You are here: Home News News October 2019 Calling all art lovers - Cannon Hall Museum needs you! Cannon Hall Museum Park and Gardens, Barnsley’s well-loved visitor destination, is calling out to all art lovers looking for a new and exciting volunteering opportunity. The stunning Georgian Country House is... Elsecar Park named one of the country's favourite parks Elsecar Park has once again been named one of the country’s favourite green spaces. The park has again picked up the esteemed title of ‘Nation’s Favourite Park’ along with ten other... A good night’s sleep – the stuff dreams are made of Barnsley Council will be sharing top tips for a good night's sleep in the run-up to the clocks going back on Sunday, 27 October, (National Sleep In Day) which gives... Grayson Perry at Cannon Hall Museum Cannon Hall Museum is excited to announce a very special arrival to the stunning Georgian Country house. From Saturday, 19 October until Sunday 22 December visitors have the unique opportunity to... Barnsley Council supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is breast cancer awareness month, a worldwide annual campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer and highlight the importance of education and research. It’s important to know the signs and... Sports Direct – including fashion arm USC – to open in Glass Works alongside Coffee Boy Coffee Boy to open before Christmas on Cheapside alongside JD Sports Sports Direct, the UK’s number one sporting goods retailer– including streetwear and fashion arm USC – has signed up to... One-off and ongoing investments to support schemes across Barnsley Barnsley Council's plans for one-off and ongoing investments are to be discussed by cabinet on Wednesday, 16 October. The council’s strong service and financial planning, combined with the delivery of an... Barnsley social work team shortlisted for top national award A social work team from Barnsley Council has been shortlisted for a prestigious award in recognition of their outstanding work in supporting children and families. The Children and Young People’s Team... Barnsley Council’s Alright Pal campaign marks World Mental Health Day For World Mental Health Day, Barnsley Council is continuing the conversation around mental health and wellbeing with the #AlrightPal campaign. The campaign's key message is that talking about how people are... Latest facts and figures about Barnsley’s health and wellbeing made available online Barnsley Council Cabinet members are set to approve Barnsley’s Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and the evidence that has been used to develop it at their next meeting on Wednesday, 16... Winter hours begin at Barnsley's Household Waste and Recycling Centres Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Barnsley are open seven days a week throughout the year except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Now that evenings... Be aware and take care at Household Waste and Recycling Centres Barnsley Council and FCC Environment are urging residents to keep their kids, pets and themselves safe this autumn. This autumn throughout the UK, many people will need to make a visit... A pilot of early help support sessions to start in the Dearne A number of organisations in Barnsley are working together to offer a series of drop-in sessions over six months called 'Talking Point', allowing residents to speak face-to-face to a number... Members asked to approve electric vehicle charging infrastructure Barnsley Council Cabinet members will be asked to approve the procurement for an Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure on Wednesday 16 October. The council has been successful in obtaining funding from the... Elsecar ‘serves’ up a weekend of celebrity chefs and foodie fun Michelin award-winning chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli, will be making a welcome return to Elsecar’s annual Flavours Food Festival on Saturday, 19 and Sunday, 20 October. The well-loved television personality will be cooking... Begin your adoption journey throughout National Adoption Week Barnsley Council is proud to be supporting National Adoption Week, which will run from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 October. The week aims to address common myths about who can... Barnsley Music Service look to hit the right notes at regional performance Barnsley Music Service will participate in a South Yorkshire Music Celebration later this month showcasing the best musical talent the county has to offer. Working alongside Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield, the... Have your say on Barnsley West (MU1) consultation A community consultation exercise to gather views on the draft Barnsley West (MU1) Masterplan Framework is underway. Barnsley Council is working alongside developers Strata and Sterling Capitol and their representatives to... Celebrating Barnsley’s history in memory of a local battalion The Mayor of Barnsley will be attending the opening of a new lychgate in memory of the historical battalion, Albert Edward Shepherd VC. The event will be held at Royston,... Remembering the Second World War through the eyes of Barnsley folk Opening at Experience Barnsley on Saturday, 12 October is a fascinating, thought provoking and inspirational exhibition - ‘The Second World War, Barnsley's Story’. Telling remarkable stories of the experiences of people... Tastes of the world coming to Barnsley as new businesses join Market Kitchen Six new offers – including a bar - to join traditional cafes and coffee shop in independent food court Tastes of the world will come to Barnsley when six new businesses... Cabinet approves revised elective home education policy for Barnsley Cabinet members have been advised of arrangements for ensuring the tracking, oversight and wellbeing of children of compulsory school age who are not receiving their principal education in a mainstream... Annual Review of the Borough Placement and Sufficiency Strategy for Children in Care and Care Leavers (2018-20) Barnsley Cabinet Members have today, (Wednesday, 2 October) been informed of the outcomes concerning the latest review of the borough’s Placement and Sufficiency Strategy for Children in Care and Care... Healthy Barnsley businesses and responsible town centre venues celebrated at awards night Local businesses joined the Mayor of Barnsley, BBC Radio Sheffield’s Steve White and members of the council’s Public Health team to celebrate two brilliant local award ceremonies – the Be... Council Tax Support Scheme survey underway Community consultation is underway to gather residents' views on the proposed changes to the Council Tax Support Scheme. The proposed scheme seeks to better target support to those low-income households that... SNS picks up partnership award The Safer Neighbourhood Service enjoyed success at the South Yorkshire Police Force Awards last week. The Safer Neighbourhood Service, which is a joint venture between the council and South Yorkshire Police,... Sheffield City Region Better Business for All Partnership Regulators Workshop Barnsley Council Regulatory Services staff will be part of an event aimed at bringing local regulators together with the local business community to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to... Stoptober is back – are you ready for the challenge? Barnsley Council is encouraging smokers to quit this Stoptober. Support is available locally, with the NHS Yorkshire Smokefree service ready to help the region’s smokers in their mission to split...
