17/10/25 Poppies on street lights

We’ve seen reports on local Facebook groups that state we’ve stopped the installation of poppies on street lights. This isn’t true.

We value the dedication of groups that honour our fallen heroes, and we fully support respectful poppy displays on street lights. There might be a change in the process of how these are installed, but we have offered support to community groups to ensure tributes are delivered safely and appropriately.

A licence is required to attach any item to a street light. This applies borough-wide and is in place to protect everyone’s safety. An increase in unlicensed attachments prompted recent updates to guidance, but our commitment to remembrance remains strong.

Barnsley Council has supported the Hoyland and Rockingham Parade Group through the Love Where You Live programme, funding a flagpole to fly a commemorative flag, two benches to mark the centenary of the memorial’s installation, and improved paving at the Blacker Hill War Memorial. £1,815 ward alliance funding is also going towards the group for this year's Remembrance Service and Parade.