You are here: Home Statements Statements February 2023 22/02/2023 - Statement from Cllr Caroline Makinson around the latest round of Household Support Grant funding Councillor Caroline Makinson, Cabinet Spokesperson for Public Health and Communities, said: “As the cost of living crisis continues to impact on our communities, we’re really pleased to see the government’s… 14/02/2023 - Statement from Cllr Trevor Cave on the proposed Barnsley Youth Zone Cllr Trevor Cave, Barnsley Council’s Cabinet Spokesperson for Children’s Services, said: “I’m delighted we’re able to move forward with OnSide and partners in bringing a Youth Zone to Barnsley. "Our… Statement from Cllr Robert Frost on the appointment of a new Active Travel Commissioner for South Yorkshire Cllr Robert Frost, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: “I’m really pleased to welcome Ed Clancy OBE as the new Active Travel Commissioner for South Yorkshire. “Ed is from… 03/02/2023 Response regarding the latest national and local figures for the winter mortality rate I would like to give my assurance that this is an area which is at the forefront of some key pieces of work by Barnsley Council and local partners. We… 01/02/2023 - Two new trees to be planted in Hoyland Town Square Cllr Robert Frost, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture, said: "We can confirm that, sadly, a tree has been cut down by a contractor in error as part of ongoing…