You are here: Home News News January 2024 Learn everything you need to get started in health and care Get a head start working in health and care with the Adult Skills and Community Learning training course in February. If you’re interested in working in the health and care sector,... Get out and get active this Febru-welly! Febru-welly is back to encourage families across the borough to stay active throughout the month, whatever the weather. As part of the campaign, we'll be sharing and celebrating activities taking place... Cabinet members will discuss Habitat Bank Creation As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and in response to the Environment Act 2021, Cabinet members will discuss the establishment of a habitat bank on council-owned land.... Council's budget shows investment across the borough Updated 29 February 2024 The budget proposals for 2024-25 were approved by Cabinet Members and Full Council on Thursday 29 February 2024. Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council Our focus... Funding secured for Barnsley Museums Schools and Family Learning Programme Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust has secured funding of forty thousand pounds from the Garfield Weston Foundation on behalf of Barnsley Museums. The money will support Barnsley Museums Learning in enhancing... Welcome to Your Vote Week 2024 – Your Voice Matters This year, we’re delighted to be supporting ‘Welcome to Your Vote Week 2024’, a national campaign run by the Electoral Commission, to support young people in getting the knowledge they... Breastfeed, Anytime. Anywhere. – our new local breastfeeding campaign We’ve launched a new breastfeeding campaign in Barnsley to celebrate the beauty of breastfeeding and empower parents to feel like they can breastfeed anytime, anywhere. Data relating to breastfeeding rates in... Barnsley FC and Barnsley Council announce a historic partnership which will secure football for generations at Oakwell Barnsley Council and Barnsley Football Club are pleased to announce they have agreed on a new lease of 30 years less one day which secures the future of professional football... Barnsley Book Festival 2024: A celebration of stories, diversity, and creativity Barnsley Libraries is gearing up preparations for the Barnsley Book Festival, which is only two weeks away. The festival is set to take place in various locations across the borough... Works underway as part of ongoing investment in Hoyland town centre Town square improvements are being made as part of our work to make Hoyland town centre a more attractive and welcoming place to shop and visit. The £400,000 programme of works... Navigating financial challenges and maintaining sustainability An update setting out the scale of the financial challenge facing local government nationally, and the potential impact this has for Barnsley and its residents, will be presented to Cabinet... Barnsley Council takes proactive steps to enhance road safety on the B6428 Lee Lane in Royston In response to a series of road safety incidents on the B6428 (Lee Lane) Royston, Barnsley Council is reviewing measures to address the ongoing concerns and enhance safety for all... Worsbrough Reservoir reopens after a £2.4M investment The reservoir at Worsbrough Mill Country Park reopens on Monday, 22 January, following a considerable investment of £2.4M by Barnsley Council and the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority. The project has... Young musicians embark on Grimethorpe Adventure collaboration On Thursday 18 January, young musicians from three local primary schools are set to take to the stage at Barnsley Civic. Playing with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band will explore the story... Cabinet will consider the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2024/25 Our Cabinet is considering the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2024/25 next week, which outlines our commitment to housing sustainability and meeting the needs of our communities. The report to... Barnsley stands in solidarity to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 Next week, we’ll be standing in solidarity with communities around the world to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day 2024, a day to reflect and remember the six million Jews murdered during... Barnsley businesses to learn how AI can help in February workshop You’ve probably seen AI in the news and heard how it’s changing our world, but how can it help you? That’s exactly what local businesses can discover at our presentation. AI... Cabinet to be updated on extension of early years entitlements and the development of ‘wraparound’ childcare provision in Barnsley Our Cabinet members will receive a report which outlines the extension of early years entitlements for parents with young children, at their next meeting on Wednesday 24 January. This follows the... New story trail puts past and present of the Dearne in the spotlight An exciting new story trail aims to encourage residents to take a fresh, fun look at their local area and inspire visitors to uncover the rich past and present of... Experience Barnsley Museum is looking for Britain’s Best Tolkien Memorabilia Experience Barnsley Museum is currently hosting the ‘Magic of Middle-earth’, an exhibition which celebrates the genius of J.R.R. Tolkien. Packed with fascinating objects and collectables, it’s a must-see for any Lord... 73 Barnsley businesses inspire over 4,000 students in just one academic term Thanks to the collaboration taking place in Barnsley, thousands of students have had inspiring experiences with local businesses. The figures highlight the success of working together with schools, businesses and our... Council launches competition for school children to design the side of our bin lorries As part of our ongoing work to promote recycling, we’re partnering with schools across Barnsley to design the side of our bin lorries. Four lucky winners of our competition will see... A635 Stairfoot and Cundy Cross Improvement Scheme Barnsley Council is thrilled to announce the launch of the A635 Stairfoot and Cundy Cross improvement scheme, a transformative initiative aimed at alleviating congestion and improving access around the area. In... Barnsley showcases its incredible transformation to senior government official Barnsley Council was delighted to host Sarah Healey CB CVO, Permanent Secretary of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), on a visit to Barnsley town centre on... Explore what’s possible at our SEND employment event At this event, you will be able to meet a range of employers and education providers. Who offer opportunities for learning and work for people with SEND. You will be... Barnsley attracts record numbers of visitors in 2023 after a year full of cultural experiences It was a booming year for Barnsley in 2023 as a record number of people visited for cultural events and experiences. Tens of thousands have turned out for blockbuster events... New bin calendars for 2024 released Barnsley council’s updated bin calendar for 2024 is now available for all residents. The calendar provides details of bin schedules from January 2024 to January 2025, including any changes to services... Positive Climate Partnership looks to capitalise on impressive 2023 with continued growth Our Positive Climate Partnership (PCP) has continued to go from strength to strength in 2023 as it continues to champion and co-ordinate local action on climate change. Aligned to the council’s... Employment is for everyone Work, learning and training are important aspects of everyday life. It takes a variety of skills and knowledge. It might be the skills to read and understand job adverts or... Supporting the ‘Better Together’ campaign - Adopters needed to keep brothers and sisters across South Yorkshire together this New Year As part of One Adoption South Yorkshire, the regional adoption agency for South Yorkshire councils, we’re supporting their ‘Better Together’ campaign and encouraging anyone thinking of adopting more than one... Business leader appointed to help steer £20m investment project in Barnsley We’re delighted to announce local business leader Edward Naylor has been appointed to chair a new board to help plan almost £20m investment into Barnsley. The government announced in October... Start-up grants available for new traders at Wombwell Market We’re offering an exciting new opportunity to market traders as part of our ongoing investment in local towns and villages. Traders signing up for a stall at the market in Wombwell...
