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March 2023

Equality and Diversity report reveals progress in creating an inclusive borough
Next week, Barnsley Council’s annual Equality and Diversity report for 2021-2022 will be discussed by cabinet, highlighting how we’re meeting the requirements set out in the Equality Act 2010 and…
Additional road closures in place for Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday
Following discussions with South Yorkshire Police, additional road closures will be in place for Barnsley FC’s home game against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday 21 March 2023. They will take place…
Another fantastic Joining Forces Day
Yesterday, we joined forces with partners from across South Yorkshire for another Joining Forces Day in the town centre. Partners from Barnsley Council, South Yorkshire Police, South Yorkshire Fire and…
Government Safety Valve funding received from Department for Education to resolve Dedicated Schools Grant deficit
We have now entered into a 'safety valve' agreement with the Department for Education to resolve a historical deficit of our Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). Like many other councils across…
Leader’s response to the Government's spring budget announcement
Responding to the Government's budget announcement, the Leader of Barnsley Council, Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, said: "The Government announced their spring budget yesterday (15 March), setting out plans to…
More than £20m investment in council housing recommended for approval
Investments totalling more than £20m to make sure Barnsley’s council housing stock is maintained to a decent standard are recommended for approval by Barnsley Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday 22 March.…
Barnsley’s levelling up to 2030.
Levelling up is a phrase that we have all heard, but what does that mean for where you live and our Barnsley borough? Today we are launching ‘Levelling Up for…
Barnsley residents urged to register to have their say in May’s local elections
On Thursday 4 May, people in Barnsley will have their say at local elections on who represents them locally. Residents must be on the electoral register to be able to…
Barnsley gets a Great British Spring Clean.
The Great British Spring Clean is back for its eighth year in a row, from Friday 17 March to Sunday 2 April. The initiative is part of a national clean…
Gender Pay Gap report outlines continued commitment to closing pay gap
We know the greatest asset our council has, is our employees, who make a positive difference in making Barnsley the place of possibilities for our residents, communities, and businesses, enabling…
A moment of reflection to mark the lives lost to COVID-19
Barnsley Council will acknowledge the lives lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a one-minute silence at the Reverence memorial sculpture on Thursday, 23 March at 12.30pm. ‘Reverence’, the memorial sculpture…
New sculpture celebrates the Elsecar Valley, past and present
A stunning new sculpture that reflects on and celebrates Elsecar’s industrial past, and the nature and popularity of its canal valley, is due to be unveiled this Spring. Industrious Revolutions…
We joined forces for Operation Duxford
On Wednesday 8 March, we joined forces with South Yorkshire Police, Berneslai Homes, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Department for Work and Pensions, Probation Service, and…
Latest corporate performance report shows more people than ever are enjoying our museums and outdoor cultural spaces
We’ve had another record-breaking quarter for visitors to our museums and outdoor cultural spaces, highlighting why our borough is such a great place to visit and explore. Our latest corporate…
School terms and holidays agreed for 2024/25
Cabinet members have approved the proposed term times and holiday dates for Barnsley schools, for the school year 2024/2025. Discussions have taken place with neighbouring councils, as they do on…
Quit smoking to reduce your risk of dementia this No Smoking Day
Local people are being encouraged to give quitting a go this No Smoking Day (Wednesday 8 March) as research shows those who smoke are more likely to develop dementia. Latest…
An Audience with Prof. Joann Fletcher and Dr. Stephen Buckley streamed across the globe
Due to popular demand, a special event with top Egyptologists, Professor Joann Fletcher and Dr. Stephen Buckley, will be live-streamed from Barnsley Six Form College on Thursday, 16 March. Taking…
Could you foster or adopt '1, 2, 3 or more?'
It's LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week which asks people to consider if they could grow their families by '1, 2, 3 or more?' through fostering or adoption. One Adoption South…
Local poet receives recognition for services to poetry and public service
Eloise Unerman, Barnsley’s poet laureate, has been recognised for her services to poetry and public services. At a special ceremony in Barnsley Town Hall Eloise, a talented poet, scriptwriter, and…
We're supporting Food Waste Action Week
This week, we're supporting Food Waste Action Week, a national campaign to help reduce food waste and protect the environment. An estimated 4.5 million tonnes of edible food is thrown…
Government approves joint bid for new Barnsley and Sheffield special school
We are pleased to announce that a joint bid submitted by Barnsley and Sheffield councils to create a new school to provide high-quality, specialist education has been approved by the…
First learners ‘pick up’ new qualification for work
Congratulations to the first learners to complete our new forklift truck training course! Delivered at Oakwell Training over five full days, the participants learned how to operate a forklift truck…
90 per cent of Barnsley children get their first choice of secondary school
It’s National Offer Day and parents across Barnsley are finding out which secondary school their children will be starting at in September. We’ve been able to offer 2,616 children (90…

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