You are here: Home News News December 2024 Barnsley Council’s approach to supporting Pensioner’s this winter is having an impact Barnsley Council have been providing vital support to Barnsley pensioners. In October, cabinet approved the Household Support Fund (HSF) for Barnsley, funded by the UK Government, to support pensioners through... Barnsley Council reacts to the provisional local government finance settlement Statement from Councillor Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council"Yesterday’s provisional local government finance settlement shows that the Government is listening to local leaders and taking the first steps... Cabinet members will discuss the Housing Revenue Account and Berneslai Homes Strategic Annual Business plan. In January, Cabinet members will consider the Housing Revenue Account for 2025/2026. The HRA budget, is an essential part of our long-term housing strategy and outlines key investments in council homes,... Lundwood fly-tipper fined and prosecuted A Barnsley resident has been prosecuted for fly-tipping after waste was discovered dumped on Lang Avenue, Lundwood. Earlier this year in March, our neighbourhood wardens investigated a report of a quantity... Teaming up to promote safety and responsible pet ownership this Christmas In response to the increasing reports of dog attacks on children in South Yorkshire, we’re taking proactive measures to promote safety, wellbeing, and responsible pet ownership this Christmas. In collaboration with... Artist chosen to create inspiring gateway artwork for Goldthorpe A sculptor with a proud record of creating celebrated landmark artworks has been chosen to design a new gateway showpiece for Goldthorpe. Dan Jones' work will take pride of place at... Dodworth ward by-election results announced Following the resignation of a former council member, a council by-election was held in the Dodworth ward on Thursday 12 December 2024. The electorate was 8,503, there were 3 rejected ballot papers... Barnsley College students partner with Worsbrough Mill to celebrate 400-year anniversary Students from Barnsley College are collaborating with Worsbrough Mill on a new campaign to mark the mill’s 400th anniversary in 2025. Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park is one of the... Barnsley Libraries secures funding to deliver an innovative perimenopause and menopause support programme Barnsley Libraries is excited to announce that it has been awarded £17,330 through the Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants for its new initiative ‘A New Chapter’. This funding... Digital parking and visitor permits to launch for residents in January We are pleased to announce the introduction of digital parking and visitor permits for residents. The scheme will start to roll out in January 2025 with all existing permits and vouchers... Barnsley specialist engineers invest in expansion to meet growing global demand A Barnsley engineering company which designs and builds bespoke polyurethane processing equipment has invested in expansion of its manufacturing and stock facilities. CTM UK Ltd is a market leader in the... Ofsted’s focused visit celebrates the strength and commitment of our Children’s Services for looked after children As part of the inspection of local authority children’s services, Ofsted conducted a focused visit looking at the placement decision making for older children aged 14 and over in November... A new political map for Barnsley Council Barnsley is set to have new boundaries for its council wards. The Local Government Boundary Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. It has reviewed Barnsley to make sure... Cabinet members will discuss reduced rates and updated Street Trading Policy to support local businesses Next week, Cabinet members will discuss our revised Street Trading Policy, featuring significant reductions in fees and charges for traders across the borough. The revised policy follows an extensive consultation process... Our new Future Careers academy with Barnsley College We've partnered with Barnsley College to create a new academy which will create a ‘new generation’ of local government employees. The Future Careers academy is a landmark which will see the... Barnsley Council launches campaign to improve safety and reduce waste collection vehicle collisions to zero The new Be Safe, Work Safe, Target Zero campaign aims to eliminate avoidable collisions involving waste collection vehicles across the borough. We’re launching a new safety campaign – Be Safe, Work... Barnsley Libraries shortlisted for a national award for pioneering oral history project Barnsley Libraries’ ‘Telling Stories’ project has been shortlisted for a prestigious ‘Fantastic for Families Best Age-Friendly’ Outreach Award. This recognition highlights the library service's innovative approach to enhancing wellbeing and community connections through its... Cabinet to discuss the new Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy Next week Cabinet members will discuss the new Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy, which will encourage economic growth opportunities for Barnsley. Developed in partnership with the Barnsley Inclusive Economy Board (IEB), the... Libraries and care leavers go from strength to strength in our latest performance report Barnsley’s libraries continue to attract visitors, with 13% more visits than the same time last year. Alongside our regular craft activities, the Summer Reading Challenge attracted 1,271 children to participate... Introducing Family Hubs at Barnsley Market Starting today, families can visit Family Hubs at Barnsley Market – our new, convenient drop-in space providing parents and families with information about the support available to them. Family Hubs at... Barnsley Council Cracks Down on Unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation Barnsley Council has successfully executed a series of warrants targeting SUSPECTED unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Two properties were identified as unlicensed HMOs, with concerns identified with regard to... Meet the winners of our Penistone Sheep Trail art competition We’re pleased to announce the winners of our special Penistone Sheep Trail art competition. This contest was held to celebrate the art and creativity of our young people and encourage everyone... Join us for traditional Christmas Carols at the Mayor’s Civic Carol Service The Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr John Clarke JP, is delighted to invite you and your family to join him and the mayoress at Barnsley’s annual Civic Carol service on Thursday...
