https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:24:49 GMT Barnsley Council Barnsley Council News List en Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:22:04 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/five-creative-artist-projects-at-barnsley-libraries-to-celebrate-the-national-year-of-reading/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/five-creative-artist-projects-at-barnsley-libraries-to-celebrate-the-national-year-of-reading/ General

We’re excited to announce five artist projects at our libraries this year, to celebrate the National Year of Reading.As part of our Barnsley Libraries National Portfolio Programme, funded through Arts... ]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:45:34 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/young-market-traders-in-barnsley-to-sell-school-grown-fruit-and-vegetables-at-barnsley-market/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/young-market-traders-in-barnsley-to-sell-school-grown-fruit-and-vegetables-at-barnsley-market/ General

Children from schools across Barnsley will swap the classroom for market stalls this summer as they sell fresh, school-grown fruit and vegetables to the public in support of a great... ]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:45:53 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/billy-our-barnsley-baby-our-latest-director-of-public-health-report-illustrates-how-we-re-prioritising-the-first-1-001-days-of-a-child-s-life/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/billy-our-barnsley-baby-our-latest-director-of-public-health-report-illustrates-how-we-re-prioritising-the-first-1-001-days-of-a-child-s-life/ General

We’re proud to announce the arrival of our Director of Public Health Annual Report for 2025, which takes the form of a beautifully illustrated book, titled “Billy – Our Barnsley Baby”.This... ]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:42:37 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-council-awarded-global-health-and-safety-award-25-years-running/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-council-awarded-global-health-and-safety-award-25-years-running/ General

We are very proud to have received a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Patron’s Award, recognising our continued commitment to high standards of health and safety.This marks... ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:31:05 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/illicit-tobacco-offences-see-shop-issued-another-three-month-closure-order/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/illicit-tobacco-offences-see-shop-issued-another-three-month-closure-order/ General

A local shop has been ordered to close for three months for a second time in less than a year after we successfully secured a closure order for the sale... ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:10:29 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/help-shape-the-future-of-nature-in-south-yorkshire/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/help-shape-the-future-of-nature-in-south-yorkshire/ General

Over 1,800 people and organisations have already helped shape the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for South Yorkshire and now we want to hear your views too.The draft strategy sets out... ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:02:28 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/made-in-elsecar-a-series-of-new-events-coming-to-elsecar-heritage-centre-this-summer/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/made-in-elsecar-a-series-of-new-events-coming-to-elsecar-heritage-centre-this-summer/ General

From Saturday 8 August, Elsecar Heritage Centre will again be host to a series of high-quality and curated events, popular with locals and visitors alike. The exciting programme of events will range from makers... ]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:34:29 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-museums-and-heritage-trust-receives-garfield-weston-funding/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-museums-and-heritage-trust-receives-garfield-weston-funding/ General

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has successfully won a grant of £50,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation, which will support the work of Barnsley Museums.The funding will help Barnsley Museums’... ]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:11:31 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/young-musicians-take-centre-stage-at-metrodome-this-june/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/young-musicians-take-centre-stage-at-metrodome-this-june/ General

Barnsley Music Service is inviting families and residents to support thousands of young local performers at two events taking place at the Metrodome later this month. The events will showcase and... ]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:11:03 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/have-your-say-on-crime-and-anti-social-behaviour-and-help-keep-our-borough-safe/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/have-your-say-on-crime-and-anti-social-behaviour-and-help-keep-our-borough-safe/ Open Mail

We would like to invite you to share your views on crime and anti-social behaviour across the borough by taking part in our annual Community Safety Survey 2026-27, created by... ]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:18:21 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/score-big-move-more-barnsleys-new-rewards-app-launches-for-summer-of-sport-and-activity/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/score-big-move-more-barnsleys-new-rewards-app-launches-for-summer-of-sport-and-activity/ General

Barnsley residents can now earn points and win prizes simply by walking, wheeling, cycling, and taking public transport as a new free rewards app launches across the borough this week.BetterPoints,... ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:50:31 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/carer-connect-launches-during-carers-week-to-support-thousands-of-unpaid-carers-across-barnsley-and-south-yorkshire/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/carer-connect-launches-during-carers-week-to-support-thousands-of-unpaid-carers-across-barnsley-and-south-yorkshire/ General

A new, easy to use support service for unpaid carers has launched this Carers Week. Carer Connect is a free, accessible tool, providing advice, support and information around the clock... ]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:15:42 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-s-armed-forces-celebration-day-returns-with-family-activities-live-entertainment-and-the-chance-to-see-a-spitfire-up-close/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-s-armed-forces-celebration-day-returns-with-family-activities-live-entertainment-and-the-chance-to-see-a-spitfire-up-close/ General

We’re thrilled that our Armed Forces Celebration Day will be back on Saturday 20 June, bringing a fantastic family day out celebrating our armed forces to The Glass Works Square.The... ]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:12:35 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/ambitious-plan-to-improve-support-for-barnsley-s-children-and-young-people-with-send-is-set-out/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/ambitious-plan-to-improve-support-for-barnsley-s-children-and-young-people-with-send-is-set-out/ General

Our Cabinet members will consider a major new SEND Reform Plan at their next meeting on Wednesday, 17 June.The plan responds to the Government’s national SEND reform agenda, which is... ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:11:56 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/new-council-homes-for-goldthorpe/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/new-council-homes-for-goldthorpe/ General

We have recently appointed Keystone Construction Limited to build nine new council houses in Goldthorpe, marking another important step in the area’s regeneration.The development will provide a mix of two-... ]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:35:17 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/welcoming-the-new-mayor-of-barnsley-for-2026-27/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/welcoming-the-new-mayor-of-barnsley-for-2026-27/ General

Councillor Liam Hardcastle has been appointed as the new Mayor of Barnsley for 2026 to 2027.He was formally elected as Civic Mayor on the 29 May Annual Council meeting, marking... ]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:22:48 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/base71-youth-zone-shortlisted-for-rtpi-planning-excellence-award/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/base71-youth-zone-shortlisted-for-rtpi-planning-excellence-award/ General

We’re delighted that Base71 Youth Zone has been shortlisted in the RTPI Yorkshire Awards for Planning Excellence 2026, which recognise the best plans, projects and people shaping our communities.This shortlist... ]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:45:14 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/wage-subsidy-scheme-expands-to-create-hundreds-of-job-opportunities-for-young-people/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/wage-subsidy-scheme-expands-to-create-hundreds-of-job-opportunities-for-young-people/ General

The next phase of £1m funding will help more Barnsley businesses access the expanded Wage Subsidy Scheme across South Yorkshire.Funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), the Wage... ]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:31:11 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/volunteering-at-barnsley-museums-delivers-success-for-jobs-skills-and-economic-impact/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/volunteering-at-barnsley-museums-delivers-success-for-jobs-skills-and-economic-impact/ General

This Volunteering Week, an evaluation of the Barnsley Museums service reveals that over 17,000 hours were undertaken by volunteers in 2025-26. Those hours have an economic worth of over £230,000 and includes... ]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:58 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/nominations-for-cabinet-announced-ahead-of-annual-council-meeting/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/nominations-for-cabinet-announced-ahead-of-annual-council-meeting/ General

The councillors nominated for Cabinet positions have been confirmed ahead of tomorrow’s Annual Council meeting.The meeting in Barnsley Town Hall at 11am will begin with a vote of all 63... ]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 13:55:42 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-food-business-fined-over-misleading-fresh-lamb-claims/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-food-business-fined-over-misleading-fresh-lamb-claims/ General

A Barnsley food business has been fined more than £11,000 after falsely labelling products as “fresh lamb” following a successful prosecution by Barnsley Council.Town Kebab and Pizza, also known as... ]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 11:07:39 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-receives-10-nominations-in-the-south-yorkshire-property-awards/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-receives-10-nominations-in-the-south-yorkshire-property-awards/ General

The strength and quality of Barnsley's ongoing regeneration have been recognised with the borough receiving ten nominations in the 2026 South Yorkshire Property Awards.The awards, which will take place on... ]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 11:05:28 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/mayor-reflects-on-year-of-pride-fundraising-and-community-spirit/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/mayor-reflects-on-year-of-pride-fundraising-and-community-spirit/ General

As the mayoral year draws to a close, outgoing Mayor of Barnsley, David Leech, has reflected on a memorable year spent bringing people together, supporting local charities and celebrating the... ]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 10:48:19 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/sunday-makers-and-preloved-market-to-launch-at-market-kitchen/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/sunday-makers-and-preloved-market-to-launch-at-market-kitchen/ General

A brand-new shopping experience is set to launch at Market Kitchen, bringing together local creativity, unique finds and great food all under one roof. The first-ever Market Kitchen Market will take place on... ]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 11:35:01 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-launches-phase-one-of-the-national-centre-for-digital-technologies/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-launches-phase-one-of-the-national-centre-for-digital-technologies/ General

Barnsley's, the UK's first government-backed Tech Town, is launching phase one of its National Centre for Digital Technologies (NCDT).The NCDT will tackle bespoke challenges through collaboration between industry, academia and... ]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 09:24:15 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/roarsome-dinosaur-day-to-take-over-the-alhambra-shopping-centre/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/roarsome-dinosaur-day-to-take-over-the-alhambra-shopping-centre/ General

Families in Barnsley are invited to step back in time this May as the Alhambra Shopping Centre hosts a free, fun-filled Dinosaur Day packed with prehistoric adventure. Taking place on Thursday... ]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:49 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-sets-out-bold-plan-to-give-every-child-the-best-start-in-life/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-sets-out-bold-plan-to-give-every-child-the-best-start-in-life/ General

We’ve worked with local partners to publish a new Best Start in Life Plan, setting out how we will work together over the next three years to improve outcomes for... ]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 07:47:53 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/new-barnsley-gift-card-designs-unveiled-across-principal-towns/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/new-barnsley-gift-card-designs-unveiled-across-principal-towns/ General

New Barnsley gift card designs themed around each of the borough’s Principal Towns are now available and accepted by a growing line-up of local retailers.With more businesses signed up to... ]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 12:06:34 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/new-exhibition-celebrates-cannon-hall-s-family-and-home/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/new-exhibition-celebrates-cannon-hall-s-family-and-home/ General

A new exhibition at Cannon Hall Museum explores 300 years of local history. Running from Saturday 23 May to Saturday 20 September 2026, the exhibition invites you to discover the people who called Cannon Hall home, from... ]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 09:17:42 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/top-marks-for-barnsley-s-send-support-under-new-ofsted-framework/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/top-marks-for-barnsley-s-send-support-under-new-ofsted-framework/ General

Barnsley’s support for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has been recognised in a new Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) Area SEND inspection, carried... ]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 09:12:45 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/balfour-beatty-joins-pathways-to-work-to-support-local-people-into-employment/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/balfour-beatty-joins-pathways-to-work-to-support-local-people-into-employment/ General

Pathways to Work is opening doors to employment for Barnsley residents, with leading infrastructure group Balfour Beatty playing... ]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 13:09:10 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/reform-uk-group-in-barnsley-chooses-a-leader-and-deputy-leader/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/reform-uk-group-in-barnsley-chooses-a-leader-and-deputy-leader/ General

The Reform UK group on Barnsley Council has confirmed the appointment of its Leader and Deputy Leader.Councillor William Brown has been selected by the group as Leader, and Councillor Edward... ]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 09:54:57 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-garden-party-returns-with-a-spectacular-day-of-free-family-fun/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-garden-party-returns-with-a-spectacular-day-of-free-family-fun/ General

Barnsley town centre will spring to life as Barnsley Garden Party returns on Saturday 23 May, delivering a free day of outdoor arts, music, dance and creative activities for all... ]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 09:48:08 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/parents-and-carers-asked-for-their-views-on-the-under-18-barnsley-micard-bus-pass/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/parents-and-carers-asked-for-their-views-on-the-under-18-barnsley-micard-bus-pass/ General

Parents and carers of children aged between five and 18 years old are being asked to give their views on the Barnsley MiCard bus pass scheme. The pass lets children and... ]]> Sat, 09 May 2026 12:08:09 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-s-local-elections-results-2026-announced/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-s-local-elections-results-2026-announced/ General

The votes have been counted for Barnsley’s local elections, which took place on Thursday 7 May 2026.   The total eligible electorate in Barnsley was 188,414. In all, 70,182 people voted, including 23,376 postal votes,... ]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 09:12:37 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/foster-care-fortnight-2026-this-is-fostering/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/foster-care-fortnight-2026-this-is-fostering/ General

We’re really grateful to our foster carers who’ve opened their homes and hearts to provide love, stability, and care to Barnsley’s children and young people in need.  But many more foster carers are urgently needed to ensure every child can be... ]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 07:56:08 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/new-care-experienced-ambassadors-to-shape-services-for-young-people/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/new-care-experienced-ambassadors-to-shape-services-for-young-people/ General

We’ve strengthened our commitment to children in care and care leavers by appointing two new Care Experienced Ambassadors who will help influence council services, challenge barriers, and represent the voices... ]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 15:47:53 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/renters-rights-act-introduced-nationally-bringing-new-renting-rules-for-private-tenants-and-landlords-in-barnsley/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/renters-rights-act-introduced-nationally-bringing-new-renting-rules-for-private-tenants-and-landlords-in-barnsley/ General

The Renters’ Rights Act comes into force nationally today (Friday 1 May), and our teams have been working hard to prepare for these changes and our new enforcement duties.Designed to... ]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:40:42 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/remember-to-bring-your-photo-id-to-vote/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/remember-to-bring-your-photo-id-to-vote/ General

Residents in Barnsley are being reminded to take their photo ID when they go to vote on Thursday 7 May. Voters will need to show photo ID at polling stations... ]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:38:32 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/could-you-help-make-a-short-break-create-a-big-impact-for-a-barnsley-child/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/could-you-help-make-a-short-break-create-a-big-impact-for-a-barnsley-child/ General

We’re appealing for people with experience of caring for children with additional needs to consider becoming short break foster carers, as part of work to strengthen local support for disabled... ]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:36:40 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/annual-childcare-sufficiency-assessment-2025-now-available-online/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/annual-childcare-sufficiency-assessment-2025-now-available-online/ General

We have a legal duty to ensure there are sufficient childcare places across the borough. Each year, we review local provision to understand the supply and demand in Barnsley. Our... ]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:01:00 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/great-british-spring-clean-2026-sees-volunteers-collect-over-550-bags-of-litter-across-barnsley/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/great-british-spring-clean-2026-sees-volunteers-collect-over-550-bags-of-litter-across-barnsley/ General

The Great British Spring Clean has taken place across Barnsley once again, with volunteers, council teams and residents working together to improve local neighbourhoods.Litter picking events were held in areas... ]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:59:13 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/new-commemorative-stones-pay-tribute-to-barnsley-s-armed-forces-community/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/new-commemorative-stones-pay-tribute-to-barnsley-s-armed-forces-community/ General

On Friday 17 April, six new stones were officially unveiled at Barnsley’s Armed Forces Walkway in the Barnsley College Gardens.The ceremony brought together members of the Armed Forces community, families,... ]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:15:45 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-council-to-showcase-boroughs-growth-and-investable-opportunities-at-ukreiif-2026/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-council-to-showcase-boroughs-growth-and-investable-opportunities-at-ukreiif-2026/ General

Barnsley Council will join the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and other local authority partners from the region at the three-day UK Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF)... ]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:37:08 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/local-shop-closed-for-three-months-after-illegal-tobacco-offences/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/local-shop-closed-for-three-months-after-illegal-tobacco-offences/ General

A local shop has been ordered to close for three months after Barnsley Council successfully secured a closure order for the sale of illegal tobacco. At Barnsley Magistrates’ Court, B.U Dearne... ]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:52:58 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/majority-of-children-offered-their-first-preference-of-primary-school-for-september/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/majority-of-children-offered-their-first-preference-of-primary-school-for-september/ General

Families across Barnsley have been finding out which primary school their children will be joining in September, in today’s National Offer Day. It has been another year of great news as... ]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:07:44 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/penistone-library-reopens-next-week-after-transformation-into-modern-community-hub/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/penistone-library-reopens-next-week-after-transformation-into-modern-community-hub/ General

We’re looking forward to inviting everybody back to Penistone Library next week after a major refurbishment to make the much-loved community venue even more welcoming.   Book lovers will be able... ]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:51:54 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/discover-the-world-of-printmaking-at-cooper-gallery-s-latest-exhibition/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/discover-the-world-of-printmaking-at-cooper-gallery-s-latest-exhibition/ General

Get ready to discover fascinating artworks this spring at the Cooper Gallery with the new exhibition, Studio Prints: Creative Collaboration. The exhibition runs from Saturday 25 April to Saturday 31... ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:16:13 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/voters-urged-to-register-to-vote-before-it-s-too-late/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/voters-urged-to-register-to-vote-before-it-s-too-late/ General

With only two weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for local elections on Thursday 7 May, anyone who wants to vote must make sure they are registered in time.   The deadline to register... ]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:59:19 GMT https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-residents-urged-to-check-routine-vaccinations-following-meningococcal-cases-in-kent/ https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/barnsley-residents-urged-to-check-routine-vaccinations-following-meningococcal-cases-in-kent/ General

Barnsley residents are being encouraged to check their routine vaccinations are up to date following the tragic death of two university students in Kent linked to meningococcal disease. The risk to... ]]>