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February 2024

Ghost’ signs of Eldon Street reveal hidden history
Conservation works on historic shopfronts have uncovered hidden traces of past businesses… As part of the Eldon Street High Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ), major conservation works have been taking place...
Reds go green for Barnsley Fostering takeover day
Our Fostering Service will be taking over Barnsley Football Club on Saturday, 16 March. The service has teamed up with the club to raise awareness of the need for more local...
Latest performance shows we’re reinforcing our commitment to residents’ health and wellbeing
We’re pleased that we’ve achieved significant results in reablement and safeguarding, with an impressive 86% of people finishing reablement without long-term needs. Our Reablement team, working with our Adult Social...
Popular Healthy Homes event returning to Barnsley Market next week
We're hosting a Healthy Homes drop-in event in Barnsley Market from 9am-2pm on Friday 8 March as we continue to support our residents in making sure they live in a...
Supported Employment team announced as finalists for Economic Development Award
We’re delighted to celebrate that our Supported Employment service has been shortlisted as a finalist for this year’s LGC Awards. For the category of Economic Development, the team are recognised for...
Worsbrough Mill receives funding boost to preserve its history
Worsbrough Mill has secured funding of £244,111 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to celebrate its unique industrial heritage and future proof its history through new volunteering opportunities, community engagement,...
Transformation works to begin at Mapplewell Village Hall and Library
A Barnsley village hall and library is to benefit from £450,000 of investment as part of Barnsley Council’s work to enhance community facilities across the borough. Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall...
Annual review of Barnsley’s childcare places
Our Cabinet members will be given an update on the findings of the Barnsley 2023 childcare sufficiency assessment (CSA) at their next meeting on Wednesday 6 March. A CSA is a...
Wardens join forces to stop unlicensed waste carriers and promote road safety
Recently our wardens joined police and PCSO partners for a joint road safety and environmental crime enforcement operation in Hoyland and on the Dearne Valley Parkway. The aim of the day...
Barnsley goes wild for Brian Wildsmith
The World of Brian Wildsmith: a new exhibition of art and illustrations will enchant children and parents alike. World-renowned children’s book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith will be celebrated through a...
Discover self-employed opportunities as a childminder
Find out how you can kickstart a career as a childminder at our childminding recruitment drop-in sessions. Childminders are self-employed childcare professionals who look after children in their own homes. They...
New clubs will help Barnsley children have healthier smiles
Primary schools and other early years setting are being asked to help us join the fight against tooth decay in Barnsley children. Our children’s public health team are offering primary schools...
Barnsley Hospice announced as official charitable partner of the Barnsley 10k
We're delighted to announce that Barnsley Hospice have agreed to be the official charitable partner of the Barnsley 10k. The race will take place on Sunday 30 June in the town...
Elsecar is Making History! New project for local people to share their village’s remarkable history is launched
Local residents are invited to bring objects, photographs and memories to a special community event in Elsecar, as part of a new project to share the village’s history with visitors...
Refreshed skills and employability programme presented to Cabinet
Next week, Cabinet members will review a refreshed skills and employability support programme. These plans will help more residents access education, training, employment, and volunteering. The refreshed offer focuses on support...
Family friendly half-term fun makes our Dearne Family Hub opening a huge success
Families dancing and the joyful laughter of children was the order of the day at Dearne Family Hub in Thurnscoe, as we celebrated the latest Family Hub official opening on...
JE James Cycles to open first Barnsley store
JE James Cycles – one of the largest independent cycle retailers in Europe – will be opening a brand-new shop in Barnsley town centre this May. Set to open to...
Empowering children’s social workers: the Barnsley way
We’re proud to announce the imminent launch of the Barnsley Social Work Academy, a new initiative aimed at providing a high-quality and consistent programme of learning and development for children’s...
Barnsley 10k coming this June!
It's time to lace up your running shoes - we're delighted to announce the Barnsley 10k will be taking place on Sunday 30 June 2024! The race will begin in The...
Royston Library re-opens following a major makeover
On Tuesday, 13 February, Royston Library re-opened its doors after undergoing an exciting refurbishment, turning it into a modern and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. Royston Library has been closed...
There’s so much to do in the great outdoors in Barnsley this February half-term holiday
Looking for some fresh-air fun in Barnsley this half-term? There are loads of self-guided walking trails to help get your legs moving and your brain learning at the same time. If you...
Yorkshire Smokefree Barnsley are here to help you make 2024 the year you quit
Giving up smoking is not only one of the best things you can do for your health and the health of those around you, but it can also help boost...
February Half Term Fun at Barnsley Museums
It’s set to be a fabulous February half-term at Barnsley Museums with an action-packed week of free family fun. From Saturday, 10 February, until Sunday, 18 February, children will be able...
Let's Talk About Dementia - join us next month to find out how we can help you
The Barnsley Third Sector Dementia Alliance, in partnership with Dementia and Me Barnsley, would like to invite you to our special ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia’ event next month. Taking place on...
Barnsley is flying the Purple Flag once again
Barnsley town centre has been awarded a coveted Purple Flag accreditation for the fifth consecutive year in recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and...
Barnsley operation disrupts county lines drugs ring on Summer Lane Estate
A year-long collaborative operation between Barnsley Council and South Yorkshire Police has successfully dismantled a county lines drug ring operating on the Summer Lane Estate in Barnsley. The operation revealed...
New pump track proposals in Cudworth
We’re thrilled to announce our proposal for a new Pump (bike) Track on Darfield Road in Cudworth. After the removal of our old skate park at the Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre,...
Barnsley Book Festival celebrates a successful launch weekend
Hundreds of people have attended events in the town centre across the weekend to celebrate the beginning of the first-ever Barnsley Book Festival. Barnsley Book Festival, which started on Friday last...
Wardens seize two vehicles as part of ongoing investigations into environmental crime
As part of the ongoing work to tackle environmental crime across Barnsley, council wardens have seized two vehicles to aid in their investigations into fly-tipping and illegal waste carrier offences. One...
Celebrating our apprentices this National Apprenticeship Week 2024
We are proud to support the 17th National Apprenticeship Week, a week-long celebration of apprenticeships and the values, benefits and opportunities that they bring. This year, the theme for National Apprenticeship...
Work well underway on £4m project to restore buildings on historic Eldon Street in Barnsley
Visitors to Barnsley town centre may have spotted scaffolding as work is underway to restore buildings on Eldon Street, between Regent Street and the junction of Market Hill. The Eldon Street...
Have your say on Historic Streets in Barnsley
People are invited to an important consultation event where they will have their say on the future of some of Barnsley’s historic town centre streets. The consultation takes place on Saturday,...
A new exhibition lands at Cannon Hall Museum
A stunning new photography exhibition, Andy Dunkley: A Life Imitating Art, lands at Cannon Hall Museum on Friday, 16 February. Those interested in art, architecture, the military (specifically the RAF), and...
Cabinet members approved the Housing Strategy 2024-2028
Following consultation with residents, cabinet members approved our Housing Strategy for 2024-2028. Developed in consultation with stakeholders and in partnership with Berneslai Homes, the strategy sets out the Council's priorities...

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