You are here: Home News News November 2024 Our children’s home is rated ‘good’ following an Ofsted inspection One of our Barnsley Children’s Home has officially been given a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted, reinforcing our dedication to providing safe, supportive and nurturing homes to children in our care. This... Barnsley residents prosecuted and fined for fly-tipping in Kendray A Barnsley resident was prosecuted last week after being caught fly-tipping at Veron House Yews Lane, Kendray. Mr Aidan Wood of Westfields Road, Worsborough was identified as being responsible for fly-tipping following... Christmas charity market to give good causes a helping hand Grab a Christmas bargain and support good causes at the same time at our first charity market in December. The event at Penistone Market Barn on Saturday 7 December is giving... Goldthorpe students’ key role praised as new park gateways are unveiled New gateways saluting the heritage and cultural life of the Dearne have been unveiled at Welfare Park in Goldthorpe. The park has benefitted from significant improvements as part of the Goldthorpe... Cabinet members to discuss the development of a new Edge of Care service Next week, Cabinet members will discuss the proposal of a new ‘Edge of Care’ service which aims to provide targeted support to families whose children are at risk of entering... Dodworth Ward By-Election - statement of persons nominated A by-election will take place in the Dodworth ward on Thursday 12 December. This election follows the recent resignation of Councillor Sam Christmas. Residents of Dodworth are encouraged to participate in... Join us this week as we celebrate Safeguarding Awareness Week We’re excited to be joining organisations across the country to celebrate Safeguarding Awareness Week, which runs from Monday 18 to Friday 22 November. The main themes of this year’s Safeguarding Awareness... Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens hosts a national takeover day On Friday, 22 November, Cannon Hall Museum, Park, and Gardens will hand over the keys to Year Five students from Carlton Primary School for one day. Part of Fusion’s Festival of... Fighting Fraud together this Fraud Awareness Week Next week we’re supporting Fraud Awareness Week 2024 – an opportunity to raise awareness and minimise the impact of all types of fraud against our residents, council and businesses in... Local Brewery to Open New Bar in The Glass Works Local business Nailmaker Pub Company is set to open a brand-new bar in Barnsley town centre this November. The 708 sq ft unit is located within Barnsley’s flagship retail, leisure, food... GBAC Ltd receives the Be Well@Work Silver award for outstanding commitment to employee health We are delighted to announce that GBAC Ltd, a dedicated accountancy consultancy based in Barnsley, has been awarded the Be Well@Work Silver Award. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone as... Barnsley Book Festival is set to return for an exciting second edition in the new year As we mark the first-ever Michael Rosen Day, celebrating 50 years since Michael’s first book, Barnsley Libraries are excited to announce the second edition of the Barnsley Book Festival and... Central Family Hub Nursery receives ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating We are thrilled to announce that our Central Family Hub nursery has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to providing exceptional care and... Historic Worsbrough Mill secures essential funding for repairs Barnsley's iconic Worsbrough Mill will celebrate its 400th birthday with the greatest gift - funding has been secured to save it after a £40,000 appeal by Barnsley Museums and Heritage... Barnsley Christmas Market 2024 To Bring Festive Cheer to The Glass Works Following its successful debut last year, Barnsley Christmas Market returns to The Glass Works on 5-8 December, promising to bring festive spirit and excitement to Barnsley town centre. The Christmas... Barnsley Council and NHS South Yorkshire ICB announce the appointment of Katy Calvin-Thomas as Executive Director for Place Health and Adult Social Care We are thrilled to announce Katy Calvin-Thomas' appointment as the Executive Director for Place Health and Adult Social Care. This significant joint role, shared between Barnsley Council and the NHS South... Young drivers urged to follow Don't Drive Daft campaign Launching today (6 November), we are encouraging young drivers in Barnsley to participate in our Don’t Drive Daft campaign and stay safe on our roads. In 2023, 84 17 to 24-year-olds... Government Autumn budget reaction – Council finances remain significantly challenging, but the budget is a step in the right direction. Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council, said: “The new government’s first Autumn budget provides direction on what the next few years will look like for councils and... Santa returns to Christmas at the Town Hall for 2024 We’re excited to announce that we’re bringing Christmas back to the town hall this year for our annual Christmas at the Town Hall festive family event. This year’s free event... 2023 Cooper Prize winner debuts with an exciting exhibition at The Cooper Gallery A new exhibition has arrived at The Cooper Gallery, which aims to tell personal stories through blacksmithing and metalworking. ‘Softening the blow: Stories told with fire and steel,’ an exhibition curated... Celebrating our young people during National Care Leavers' Week Last week we celebrated National Care Leavers Week, a time dedicated to celebrating and empowering our care leavers. This year’s theme focused on ‘all of us, we are one’ highlighting... Make a Difference: New Campaign Launched to Attract People to Council Careers People are being encouraged to ‘Make a Difference’ in their communities by embarking on a rewarding career with their local council. A new campaign, ‘Make a Difference, Work for your... Green-fingered Barnsley business adopts green thinking at work A Barnsley grounds maintenance business is investing in solar panels and battery-powered tools to slash energy bills and cut back undergrowth. Twiggs has gained grant funding to invest in 29 solar...
