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January 2021

Are you a tech hoarder?
Home technology has been great for keeping everyone connected during the Covid pandemic, but many of us own much more of it than we need. The latest survey estimates that there...
A message from Mel John-Ross, Executive Director of Children's Services, to parents and carers during the national lockdown
Dear parents and carers, I want to thank every one of you, for all that you are doing by following the rules during this national lockdown, helping to keep your families...
Press Release from Post Office: New Post Office for Wombwell at Wombwell Library
A new Post Office for Wombwell is being introduced at Wombwell Library to restore service whilst we continue to look for a permanent solution. Wombwell Post Office closes today (26 January)...
Barnsley lights the darkness on Holocaust Memorial Day
The Mayor of Barnsley would like to ask residents to stand in solidarity this week to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day 2021. The international day, held each year, remembers the six million...
Barnsley awarded renewed Purple Flag status
Barnsley town centre has been awarded an interim renewal of its Purple Flag status for 2021. Purple Flag identifies the town centre as offering an entertaining, diverse, safe and enjoyable night...
Consultation on the Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework begins
A community consultation to gather views on the draft Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework is now live until Monday 8 March. The Masterplan Framework will support the development of site ES10, land south...
Message from Julia Burrows, Barnsley Director of Public Health – 22 January 2021
Latest figures The most recent seven-day rate of new COVID-19 infections in Barnsley is: 238.2 per 100,000 people in the population (using data for the 7 days ending on 16 January...
Local tradespeople invited to deliver energy efficiency improvements across the region
Following the success of the Better Homes Barnsley scheme, Barnsley Council is seeking tradespeople to register their interest in working with them to deliver energy efficiency measures to support improvements...
Over £57M provided to Barnsley businesses since the COVID-19 pandemic began
Barnsley Council has dedicated extensive financial aid to both residents and businesses across the borough to support them to remain economically stable throughout coronavirus pandemic. As a commitment to support local...
Proposed new primary school in Royston to be presented to cabinet
At their next meeting on Wednesday 27 January, cabinet members will be asked to give their approval to begin the process of establishing a new 210-place primary school in the...
Cabinet members asked to endorse a SEND engagement and participation strategy
At their next meeting on Wednesday 27 January, cabinet members will be asked to endorse a Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) engagement and participation strategy. This strategy will encourage the...
Don’t throw in the towel
Around three billion disposable nappies are thrown away every year in the UK and make-up around three per cent of all household waste. From birth to potty training, the average baby...
Message from Julia Burrows, Barnsley Director of Public Health – 15 January 2021
This is my first message of 2021, as we find ourselves in another national lockdown. However, hope is on the horizon, with vaccinations being rolled out across Barnsley. It’s been great...
BARNSLEY COUNCIL SHORTLISTED FOR HEARTS FOR THE ARTS AWARDS 2021
The shortlist has been announced for the National Campaign for the Arts' (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2021. The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities who are...
Memorial garden to remember young people to be added to crematorium grounds
A dedicated area for bereaved families to remember children is being added to Barnsley Crematorium following fundraising efforts in memory of a Barnsley schoolboy. When Lucas Fleetwood died aged 14, parents...
Goldthorpe Masterplan Consultation proposal approved at Cabinet
A proposal to undertake a community consultation exercise on the draft Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework has been approved Barnsley Council’s Cabinet members. The Goldthorpe Masterplan Framework will support significant employment growth in...
Census is coming this March
Households across Barnsley will be asked to participate in Census 2021 on Sunday 21 March. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the...
Cabinet to discuss plan for homeless provision
On Wednesday 13 January, Cabinet is set to discuss rough sleeping in Barnsley and future plans following the council's Prevention of Homelessness Strategy in 2018 and the 'Everybody In' initiative...
Asymptomatic testing for all critical workers who cannot work from home launched in Barnsley
Testing targeted at all critical workers who are unable to stay at home due to their job role and who are likely to come into contact with vulnerable residents A targeted community testing initiative,...
New award scheme launched to support age-friendly projects in Barnsley
Barnsley Council together with Age UK Barnsley have launched the Age Friendly Award. Each month, an award will be presented to projects which embody the Age Friendly spirit, showing approaches...
ICON programme launches in Barnsley
Today the ICON programme launches across Barnsley, aiming to help parents and carers cope with a crying baby. The project is being adopted across the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System, including Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and...
More local homeowners and tenants to benefit from Warm Homes Funding this winter
Barnsley Council has expanded the Warm Homes Fund’s eligibility criteria to benefit more local homeowners and tenants. Residents now need to have a household income of £30,000 or less to...
New 2021 bin calendars now available to residents online
Barnsley Council’s updated 2021 bin calendar is now available to residents, providing details of bin schedules running from January 2021 to January 2022, including changes to the Christmas and New...
CityFibre kick starts Barnsley’s Full Fibre future
Work to transform Barnsley into one of the world’s best digitally connected towns has kicked off. Barnsley is celebrating a major milestone in its digital transformation today as work begins on...
Proposed decommissioning of the Multi-Systemic Therapy Service
At their next meeting on Wednesday 13 January, cabinet members will be asked to approve the decommissioning of the Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) Service. The funding currently allocated to the MST...
Cabinet members asked to support a new council-managed children’s residential home
Cabinet members will be asked to approve a report to set up a new council-managed children’s residential home at their next meeting on Wednesday 13 January. The report proposes a five-bed...
A message from Mel John-Ross, Executive Director of Children's Services - The closure of Schools and Colleges in Barnsley
Further to the Prime Minister’s briefing and announcement on Monday 4 January 2021, schools and colleges must close during the current national lockdown. However, schools will stay open for vulnerable children...
Message from Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council, on new National Lockdown
The latest Government announcement is not the news any of us wanted to hear, however we must all recognise that it is needed to slow down the spread of this virus, particularly with the new variant being up to 70 percent...
Barnsley Council launches DrinkCoach digital tools to help residents tackle their alcohol use
Barnsley Council has partnered with DrinkCoach to commission a new digital platform with access to free online appointments to help residents cut down their drinking. DrinkCoach allows people to assess how...

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