You are here: Home News News September 2024 New wayfinding totems to boost visitor experience in Barnsley town centre Barnsley Council is excited to announce the installation of new wayfinding totems throughout the town centre. The development, which is due to be completed in October, will make it easier for... Join us at our Breastfeeding Exhibition at the Library @ the Lightbox Our Infant Feeding team is delighted to showcase the Breastfeeding Exhibition at Library @ the Lightbox, from Monday 7 October to Friday 11 October. This exhibition is a vibrant celebration of... Historic Barnsley Market Picks Up Prestigious National Award The team responsible for the management of Barnsley’s historic and thriving market were presented with the prestigious ‘Market Team of the Year’ (large market) award at the National Association of... New car parking strategy to be introduced in the town centre Barnsley’s new car parking strategy for the town centre will launch on 14 October bringing together all car parks under one pricing scheme. The current split of car parks between commuter... Barnsley business prosecuted for supplying illegal e-cigarettes and underage sales of vaping products A local business has been ordered to pay over £19,000 after a series of offences related to the sale of illegal e-cigarettes and the underage sales of vaping products in... Hargreaves Industrial Services recognised for health and wellbeing initiatives Hargreaves Industrial Services has been awarded the Bronze Award for Workplace Wellbeing by Barnsley Council. The award recognises the company's efforts to promote and support the physical and mental health... Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens wins national heritage learning award Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens is delighted to announce that it has received the Sandford Award for Heritage Learning. The award recognises Cannon Hall’s excellent learning opportunities and outstanding... Mayor visit helps Advanced Electronics to celebrate 25th anniversary The Mayor of Barnsley, Councillor John Clarke JP, visited the Research and Development offices of Advanced Electronics in Barugh Green earlier today to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary. Advanced Electronics are... New safeguarding report highlights great partnership working at the heart of keeping people in Barnsley safe from harm and abuse Yesterday, Cabinet members reviewed this year’s Barnsley Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report, highlighting the great work happening locally to help adults be and feel safe. This report looks at how we’re... Progress being made on trailblazing Health and Wellbeing Hub in Barnsley town centre Today, cabinet members have agreed several recommendations to help Barnsley Council and key partners develop a Health and Wellbeing Hub in the Alhambra Shopping Centre. The Health and Wellbeing Hub will... Come and get “creatively lost” with Ian McMillan and Patrick Murphy this autumn Do you have a fascinating story to tell? Then we want to hear it! Our Storying Barnsley team are delighted to be working with Ian McMillan and Patrick Murphy on their... Unlock New Opportunities at the Cudworth Employability Event Looking for a fresh start or eager to develop new skills? Whether you want to learn something new or get involved in your community, join us to explore a wide... Save the date for Barnsley’s SEND Local Offer Live Event - Wednesday 25 September We’re delighted to announce the details of our latest Local Offer Live Event taking place on Wednesday 25 September at Barnsley Metrodome Arena, between 10am and 6pm. The popular event... Mayor opens new active travel scheme on the A635 The Mayor of Barnsley was on hand to officially open the new active travel route on the A635 earlier today. The scheme, located on the A635 between Stairfoot Roundabout and Hollygrove... Libraries in Darfield and Goldthorpe to benefit from our Libraries Refurbishment Programme Darfield and Goldthorpe libraries are set to be transformed into modern and flexible library spaces. To allow the refurbishment to take place, Darfield Library will close on Tuesday 24 September,... Barnsley Schools Excel in Latest Corporate Performance Report Barnsley’s schools continue to shine, with 94.5% of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding our target and the national average of 90%. This is just one of the fantastic... Barnsley Museums celebrates local heritage in a national festival of culture This month, Barnsley Museums is celebrating cultural heritage from across the borough, with some venues hosting Heritage Open Days. Heritage Open Days is a national festival held every year in September,... Camper van specialists gain grant to speed up productivity A Barnsley manufacturer who has built more than 3,000 camper vans has invested in cutting edge technology to speed up production. Wellhouse Leisure has bought a CNC machine with the support... Welcome to our first cohort of learners in our Social Work Academy We are proud to announce that today we have officially welcomed our first cohort of learners into our Social Work Academy. Launched in February 2024, the academy is a new initiative... The Story Shell: collaboration between international artists and Barnsley Libraries Barnsley Libraries unveils The Story Shell, a unique and functional art space created by international artists Steve Messam and Suzie Devey. An air-filled space in the shape of a seashell, measuring... Amazing day as Barnsley hosts the finish of Stage Three of the Tour of Britain Thousands of people lined the streets of Barnsley today as the borough hosted the final leg of Stage Three of the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain men's race. The stage was... Barnsley welcomes a South Yorkshire approach to music hubs Following the announcement from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, we’re delighted to welcome a new approach to music hubs across the region. Last year, the Barnsley Music Education Hub connected... Thousands of Barnsley residents supported by members of Barnsley’s Affordable Warmth Charter Thousands of our residents have received support from members of Barnsley's Affordable Warmth Charter, an annual report has revealed. Launched in December 2022, the charter brings partners across the borough together... Fantastic Family Hubs Festival entertains crowd in Barnsley Town Centre A free festival for families provided a proper party atmosphere in Barnsley Town Centre at the weekend. The first ever Family Hubs Festival took place in the Glass Works Square on... Barnsley launches 1,000 solar homes project We’re pleased to announce that Energise Barnsley will be offering their third Solar Bond deal. Energise Barnsley have been working with us for over 10 years, installing rooftop solar PV...
