You are here: Home News News October 2024 Barnsley achieves highest grading for Housing Regulator’s Consumer Standards We‘re proud to announce we have become the first local authority to receive the highest C1 grading following our recent inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). This outcome means... The Washing Line Project embarks on the last leg of its community library tour to start more conversations about domestic abuse Residents are encouraged to catch a glimpse of The Washing Line Project, our unique domestic abuse art installation, as it continues to spark conversations across our community libraries. Unveiled earlier this... Local shopkeeper prosecuted for food safety offences As part of our commitment to public safety, a local Barnsley shopkeeper has been prosecuted for food safety offences, being ordered to pay over £2,000 in fines and costs. Headi Ibrahim,... Our Pride of Place grant paves way for Thurnscoe park volunteers’ sustainable new memorial crosses MOVING memorials to the sacrifice made by Barnsley’s war dead have been preserved for future generations thanks to our Pride of Place grants scheme. Thurnscoe Flower Park Volunteers have invested in... Barnsley Bright Nights festival returns this November Barnsley’s dazzling Bright Nights Festival returns to the town centre this November with two nights of free family entertainment. The fun starts from 5pm on Friday 22 November with "The Barnsley... Our latest Family Hub is here to support families in Penistone On Wednesday we launched our newest Family Hub in Penistone, hosting a fantastic day for families to take part in fun activities, find out more about the support available to... Meet the talented artists we’re supporting to get creative with our Barnsley communities We’re pleased to reveal the six creatives we will be supporting to work with our Barnsley communities to create socially-engaged art. In partnership with Beam, a cultural development organisation working across... Our Gritting Team are ready to keep our roads safe this winter Our Gritting Team are ready to keep Barnsley’s 321 miles of primary gritting routes moving this winter. Our teams will be on standby around the clock until the end of... Have a spooktacular time at Barnsley Museums It is shaping up to be a fangtastic Halloween at Barnsley Museums, with an exciting range of family activities over the October half-term. From Monday, 28 October, until Sunday, 3 November,... Appeal for funding to save Worsbrough Mill’s history and heritage A fundraiser has been created by the Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust to generate the funds required for repairs and to future-proof the history and unique industrial heritage of Worsbrough... Legal Services and Trading Standards join forces to crack down on non-compliant food businesses As part of our commitment to public safety, two Barnsley companies have recently been prosecuted for food safety offences, being ordered to pay over £14,000 in fines and costs. TSN Foods... Barnsley Libraries celebrate Black History Month with West African textile art installation On Wednesday evening, the Library @ the Lightbox hosted an unveiling of Izzy Dabiri’s installation, ‘A Celebration of West African Textile Traditions’. In honour of this year’s Black History Month, Barnsley... Discover opportunities to develop your skills and employability in Hoyland We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Hoyland skills and employability event! Whether you're looking for a fresh start, aiming to grow your skills, or looking to engage... Have your say on taking back control of South Yorkshire's buses People across South Yorkshire are being urged to have their say on taking back control of the buses as a major consultation launches into how buses should be run in... Encouraging residents to Walk Through Autumn together We're spurring people on to put some walking into their everyday lives and encourage others to do the same this half-term with our 'Walk through Autumn' programme. This year the theme... Half-term excitement ramps up with free CycleFest set for Oakwell Stadium Our Sport and Physical Activity Team are bringing the 2024 season of RampUP events to a close with a free CycleFest on the concourse at Oakwell Stadium on Wednesday 30... Barnsley Museums celebrates the end of a successful community and volunteering project Barnsley Museums are inviting all to a celebration event for the end of the Elsecar Building Bridges Project at Elsecar Heritage Centre. On Wednesday, 30 October, the event will shine a... This year’s National Adoption Week highlights how every adoption journey is different We’re proud to be supporting National Adoption Week this week alongside One Adoption South Yorkshire, the regional adoption agency for South Yorkshire councils. This year’s campaign hopes to increase understanding... Changes to Barnsley’s Local Council Tax Support Scheme – Have Your Say This week, we’ve launched our consultation to find out what you think about the potential changes we’re proposing to make to our Local Council Tax Support (CTS) Scheme for working-aged... Precision engineers gain grant to invest in solar energy for power-hungry business A precision engineering company using sparks of electrical energy to cut through metal has invested in solar panels to reduce sky-high energy bills. Erodatools has gained grant support to help install... Halloween fun and activities to enjoy in Barnsley this half-term Fancy some spooky Halloween fun and outdoor adventures in Barnsley this half-term holiday? There’s loads going on around the borough to keep you and your family busy both indoors and outdoors... Take Action, Live Longer community projects celebrated for raising awareness of cancer signs and symptoms and promoting cancer screenings Last week, we celebrated the community and voluntary groups who have started important conversations about cancer prevention as part of our Take Action, Live Longer (TALL) project. The project, funded by... Barnsley town centre bridge officially dedicated in memory of Tommy Taylor by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has officially dedicated the Tommy Taylor Memorial Bridge in memory of the former Barnsley FC, Manchester United and England footballer tragically killed in... Barnsley Libraries reflect on the successes of National Portfolio Organisation creative commissions so far As Barnsley Libraries reach the midpoint of this year’s National Portfolio Organisation programme, it’s a great time to reflect on the fantastic creative commissions that have been involving local communities... Enterprising brothers develop AI-powered platform to help fellow entrepreneurs Two enterprising brothers have moved to Barnsley to launch a digital innovation designed to help other entrepreneurs get the best out of business support. Richard and Graham Downs are co-founders of... Open call for artist to provide the perfect backdrop to Goldthorpe’s Horse and Groom Square An exciting opportunity has arisen for artists to contribute to the vibrant regeneration of the Dearne by creating new mural artwork for the Horse and Groom Square at the heart... Walk Safe route launched to connect Barnsley Hospital to our vibrant town centre Barnsley Council and Barnsley Hospital are excited to announce the launch of a fully funded Walk Safe route on Summer Lane, connecting Barnsley Hospital to our town centre. Funded by the... Barnsley Council joins Recycle Week 2024 We are delighted to join this year’s Recycle Week (14 – 20 October) to celebrate the efforts of people in Barnsley and help us all to recycle right. Now in its... First spade in the ground at Forge Parkside Centre The first spade has gone in the ground at the site of the new Parkside Centre on Friday 11 October signifying a key milestone in the development of an impressive... Barnsley Council propose a Household Support Fund to help pensioners this winter. Barnsley Council Cabinet members will be asked to approve the Household Support Fund (HSF) for Barnsley, funded by the UK Government, ensuring vital help is available through the challenging winter... Announcing our Tour of Britain art competition winners We’re delighted to announce the winners of our Tour of Britain art competition, which showcased a wealth of talent. This exciting competition was held to celebrate Barnsley being selected to host... Recycle your electricals and cables with our pop-up collection points Barnsley residents are encouraged to join the Great Cable Challenge and recycle their small electronics and cables at our pop-up collection points during Recycle Week. Between Monday 14 October and Saturday... Introducing Help Out Barnsley, a brand-new partnership between Barnsley Hospice and Barnsley Council As we celebrate Hospice Care Week, we are excited to announce the launch of Help Out Barnsley – an exciting collaboration with Barnsley Hospice to help us address poverty in... The Cooper Gallery wins national family friendly award The Cooper Gallery is thrilled to announce that it has won the Best Accessible Museum Award in the Kids in Museums' Family Friendly Museum Awards 2024. Organised by Kids In Museums,... Join us at Barnsley Market as we unveil our fostering washing line display On Wednesday 16 October we'll be unveiling our fostering washing line display in Barnsley Market. Designed to spark important conversations around the need for foster carers, the display will feature around... Barnsley In Bloom winners revealed The winners of this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom awards have been revealed with Barnsley’s beautiful landscapes once again excelling. Overall, 16 awards were given out to parks, gardens, allotments and green... The Story Shell embarks on its first tour for National Poetry Day On National Poetry Day, the UK’s largest celebration of poetry, the Story Shell has embarked on its very first tour, visiting Penistone Grammar School. This unique, air-filled space in a shape... Barnsley Council Announces Comprehensive Support Plan for Pensioners Amid Winter Fuel Allowance Changes Barnsley Council is committed to ensuring that all of our pensioners have the support they need to stay warm and well this winter. In light of recent changes to the... Trespass Set to Make Store Debut in Barnsley International outdoor clothing retailer, Trespass, will be opening a brand-new store in the heart of Barnsley town centre this Autumn. The new 2000 sq ft unit will be located within Barnsley’s... Dearne Playhouse reopens following extensive Towns Fund refurbishment The Dearne Playhouse is reopening its doors after being transformed into a modern, accessible cultural hub offering more creative opportunities to the community. The theatre has benefitted from significant investment from...
