You are here: Home News News July 2024 Mapplewell and Staincross Library re-opens its doors following refurbishment From today, Monday 8 July, Mapplewell and Staincross Library is welcoming back its visitors following an exciting refurbishment. Mapplewell and Staincross Library is the seventh branch in the borough to benefit... Community-focused football club at Darfield to undergo major transformation Wombwell Town Football Club is receiving a makeover as part of the Council's ambitious plans to revitalise our local centres. The works now underway include redecoration and damp-proofing of the clubhouse,... Transformation works begin at Great Houghton Miners’ Welfare Hall Work has begun on a major refurbishment of the welfare hall in Great Houghton to improve the facilities for the benefit of the community. The project, which is part of the... Barnsley Celebrates the completion of Eldon Street Heritage Action Zone A day of fun and festivities to mark the end of a four-year project to restore and revitalise one of Barnsley's historic high streets The Eldon Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ)... Choir formed for The Heart of the Wood musical proud to join new celebration of Barnsley schools' talent YOUNG singers whose school choir was formed specially for an innovative theatre show will continue their musical adventure by joining Barnsley's biggest schools concert. The choir from Heather Garth Primary in... Historic Harrals clock returns to Eldon Street A cherished landmark in Barnsley town centre has been restored to its former glory thanks to the Eldon Street Heritage Action Zone (HAZ). The Harrals clock, which has been a... Barber DTS at the double in the Be Well @ Work football tournament Barber DTS secured back-to-back successes in the Be Well @ Work football tournament at Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre on Saturday 22 June, beating Cranswick Foods 1-0 in the final. Organised by... Barnsley’s general election results announced The votes have been counted for the General Election, which took place across the UK on Thursday 4 July 2024. The results are as follows: Barnsley North Dan Jarvis, of the Labour Party,... Celebrate 50 years with Barnsley Metropolitan Band Barnsley Metropolitan Band are proud to turn 50 years old in 2024. To celebrate and connect with players new and old – Barnsley Metropolitan Band have arranged a ‘50th Party... Barnsley 10k returns to help people move more, live well and feel better More than 1,000 runners hit the streets for the return of the Barnsley 10k on Sunday 30 June. Organised by our Sport and Physical Activity team, the event proved to be... Works underway on the Seam Digital Campus phase 1 Work is underway on the development of Seam Digital Campus phase 1. The Seam Digital Campus currently includes the Digital Media Centre (DMC) 01 and 02 and Barnsley College’s Sci-Tech... Barnsley Council presents new productivity plan for 2024-25 Next week, Cabinet members will discuss our Productivity Plan for 2024-25. Our new productivity plan demonstrates our achievements in increasing productivity and efficiency and our plans for future improvement. Our plan,... Cabinet to discuss changes to statutory guidance on school attendance Updated measures to promote and maintain regular school attendance in Barnsley will be discussed by Cabinet members next week ahead of changes to national guidance on school attendance from September. We’re... Barnsley’s Big Weekend is back this July Barnsley’s Big Weekend returns to the town centre in July with an exciting, packed line-up of free events and entertainment, with something for everyone. The thrilling event will run on Saturday...