New Lodge Community Centre

New Lodge Community Centre is now fit for the future thanks to investment under our Principal Towns and Local Centres Programme.

The centre has been given a major makeover, with new doors and fencing, roofing improvements and brickwork repairs.

Local company O&P Construction also created extra space by adding office extensions and new storage facilities.

Solar panels and an air-source heat pump have been installed to make the centre more energy-efficient and cut its fuel bills.

New Lodge Community Centre is managed by Berneslai Homes and community group Ad Astra runs a range of activities for people living in St Helen’s community from the centre. These range from sessions for pre-school and school-aged children, to support groups for men and women and food support services.

The refurbishment works are a clear example our of commitment to building and maintaining happy, healthy communities.

The Renaissance Centre, Bolton upon Dearne

This centre in the Dearne South ward hosts various craft, fitness and community groups.

It was closed last November for a major renovation project as part of our Principal Towns and Local Centres programme.

The renovation works include replacing the roof, rewiring the electrical system, redecorating the interior, and installing new doors, radiators and lights.

The centre – which is managed by Dearne Valley Venture - will also benefit from an air-source heat pump, which will reduce its energy consumption and environmental impact.

The modernisation of the Renaissance Centre will make it more attractive and comfortable for the users and the community.

Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall and Library

Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall is a popular venue in the north of the borough which hosts various community groups and activities.

The centre was refurbished and future-proofed under our Principal Towns and Local Centres Programme, with the works completed in August 2024.

We updated all the lighting to LED lighting inside and out, replaced the main boiler and heating system and made improvements to sewerage, as well as to the foyer and other key areas of the building.

The village hall is now more welcoming to all visitors, as well as being more sustainable and energy-efficient.

A range of activities are available every week, from aerobics, art and ballroom dancing to a toddler group, yoga and Zumba, with more details available on the Mapplewell and Staincross Library webpage.

The council-funded works to the village hall took place alongside transformation works to the library in the same building, which were funded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund.

Great Houghton Miners' Welfare Hall

Great Houghton Miners' Welfare Hall has been officially reopened after it was made fitter for the future.

We completely replaced the roof of the popular community hub, installed LED lighting, built an office extension and updated the kitchen.

Local firm O&P Construction carried out the renovations as part of our principal towns and local centres programme.

Sustainability is at the heart of this programme, and the works at Great Houghton will help save on energy costs. This will help in turn to keep rental fees down for people hiring the venue.

The Mayor of Barnsley, Councillor John Clarke JP, cut the ribbon to celebrate the successful works at the hall, which is managed by Great Houghton Parish Council.

In the video below, parish council chair Cllr Dorothy Coates talks about how the works have made the hall more welcoming and energy-efficient.

Wombwell Football Club

Wombwell Town Football Club is undergoing a makeover as part of the Council's plans to revitalise local centres. 

The clubhouse will be refurbished, rewired and damp-proofed and a new outside decking area added. 

The transformation is part of the Principal Towns and Local Centres programme, which aims to enhance community facilities around the borough. 

The works are expected to be completed by the end of the year.