You are here: Home News News April 2024 Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Channel Tunnel opening and the Book ‘The Tunnel/Le Tunnel’ by Brian Wildsmith. Barnsley Museums showcases the work of the acclaimed children's book illustrator, artist and author and his tribute to the engineering marvel that is the Channel Tunnel. Thirty years ago, the Channel... Opportunities for the next generation of Children’s Social Workers We’re offering exciting opportunities for Barnsley College students considering a career in children’s social work, with new social work apprentice roles for 2024. A social worker degree apprenticeship, delivered by Sheffield... Remember to bring your photo ID to vote Residents in Barnsley are being urged to remember their ID when they go to vote on 2 May. Voters will need to show photo ID at polling stations before they can... Historic Engine Ready to Mark a Special Year at Elsecar Colliery The world’s oldest steam engine still where originally built, in the heart of South Yorkshire, is ready to celebrate a special anniversary year thanks to local volunteers. The Newcomen Beam Engine,... Royston fly-tipper arrested, prosecuted and fined A Royston woman has been arrested and prosecuted for fly-tipping. On 15 July 2023, our neighbourhood wardens investigated a report of fly-tipping in an alleyway on Milgate Street in Barnsley and... More places for children with special educational needs to be created at Hunningley Primary School Following a previous decision made at Cabinet, approval has been given for the demolition of the former Stairfoot Family Centre, in order to create a new facility to accommodate up... Updated supplementary planning documents adopted at Full Council following consultations Updates to two of our Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) relating to the Local Plan were successfully adopted at Full Council on Thursday 28 March 2024 following a public consultation last... Road Closure to begin the Old Mill Lane Widening Scheme Work will now begin on the Old Mill Lane Widening Scheme on Sunday 28 April with a road closure from Harborough Hill Road to Old Tannery Road, between 7pm and... 98 per cent of Barnsley children get a place at one of their preferred primary schools Tuesday 16 April is National Offer Day and families across Barnsley are finding out which primary school their children will be starting at in September. We’ve been able to offer 2,452... Prepare for MAYhem: a blast of street theatre and circus fun Get ready for MAYhem on the streets of Barnsley! MAYhem is a free street theatre and circus festival coming to a high street, market square or park near you over three... Innovative designs explored for the Seam reshaped Phase 1 Barnsley Council is looking into a bold design for urban green spaces with plans to incorporate digital tree designs in the Seam Reshaped Phase One project. Drawing inspiration from the... Our regulatory services are cracking down on non-compliant businesses The teams within our regulatory and licensing services are sending out a clear message that action will be taken against businesses breaching their responsibilities. Two recent court cases highlight the wide... What's Your Move to take over Oakwell this Saturday A What's Your Move takeover is coming to Oakwell this Saturday for Barnsley's home game against Reading to promote physical activity and its benefits. Working in partnership with the Barnsley FC... Barnsley partnership shortlisted for Northern Cultural Education Award The partnership between Fusion, Barnsley’s Local Cultural and Education Partnership and the Eldon Street High Street Action Zone (HSHAZ) has been recognised for its important work to improve access to... Progress made to improve flood resilience across Barnsley Barnsley Council has been working with partners to improve flood resilience and support communities and residents across the borough. Storm Babet caused significant rainfall which marked the wettest day on record since... Council staff and volunteers combine to give Barnsley a Spring Clean The Great British Spring Clean has concluded for another year after volunteers, our neighbourhoods team, council staff and residents teamed up to clean our borough. During the initiative, over 480 bags... New local radio campaign launched to encourage residents to speak up on safeguarding In Barnsley, we believe safeguarding is everybody’s business, and that by working together, we can help make our borough a safer place to live, work and grow up. This week, Barnsley’s... Cabinet members to discuss investment in our roads through this year’s Highway's Capital Maintenance programme Next week, Cabinet members will discuss this year’s Highways Capital Maintenance programme, which is proposing to see up to £17M invested into Barnsley’s roads and Active Travel initiatives across the borough. This... Animation encourages young people to support each other We’re delighted to be able to share a short film created by young people in Barnsley, which highlights the importance of working through emotional issues as early as possible, to... Voters urged to check they’re election ready With less than two weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for the local and South Yorkshire Mayoral elections on 2 May, anyone wanting to vote must make sure... Book your spot at Hoyland Market's free showcase for charities Charities are invited to apply for a stall at our first charity market at Hoyland. The event at Hoyland Market on Tuesday, 28 May, will give charities supporting animal welfare a...
