Due to the snow and icy conditions there are currently disruptions to some of our services.
Bin collections
We expect bin collections to be disrupted this week, with the snow and ice affecting safe access for our collection vehicles and for our crews.
If your bin is due for collection, please put it out as normal and we'll try to collect it if it's safe to do so.
If your bin has been missed, please leave it out and we'll return to empty it as soon as we can. See our disruptions to bin collections page for more details.
There are also delays to our business waste collection service. If you're due a business waste collection this week, please put your bins out as normal and we'll empty them when we can do this safely.
Bulky waste collections and bin deliveries
There are delays to our bulky waste collection service and with the delivery of new or replacement bins, until we can complete these safely.
If you've recently requested a bulky waste collection or ordered a bin, it may be longer than usual before your items are collected or your new bin is delivered.
Register office
The register office in Barnsley Town Hall will be open reduced hours this week:
- 9am to 3pm on Wednesday 8 January
- 9am to 3pm on Thursday 9 January
- 10:30am to 3pm on Friday 10 January
If you've ordered a copy certificate for collection, you'll only be able to collect it from the register office during these hours this week.
Libraries
Unfortunately Library @ the Lightbox will be closing at 5pm today due to bad weather.
If you're a library member you can take a look at our digital resources online.
Schools
See our list of school closures for details of any schools fully or partially closed, and the classes affected.
Road closures
The following roads are closed due to snow or flooding (last updated at 4:30pm on Wednesday 8 January):
- B6097 New Road, Hemingfield, from the junction of Tingle Bridge Lane to the mini roundabout at the Lions Lodge estate in Brampton
- Hemingfield Road, Hemingfield
- Smithy Bridge Lane, Hemingfield
- Wath Road junction with Royds Lane, Elsecar
- Lang Avenue, Lundwood
Please take care if you do need to travel anywhere today. For live updates on local public transport visit Travel South Yorkshire.
Flooding
Any flood alerts and warnings for Barnsley are published on GOV.UK.
You can report flooding to us online. If there's an immediate risk to people or property you should call the emergency services on 999.
You can also report a problem with a drain or gully online. If the blocked drain is causing flooding involving deep or fast flowing water, call our 24 hour emergency helpline on 01226 773555.
Stay warm and well
Please look out for older or more vulnerable neighbours and relatives, either by phoning or texting them.
There's lots of good advice on staying well this winter on the NHS website.