Key strategies

Our plan

Our Council Plan for 2024 to 2027 shows what we aim to achieve over the next three years to improve things for you and your community. It shows our priorities and how we're going to work to deliver them. 

Delivering the plan

We've a number of key strategies that set out the detail of the work we need to do.  These key strategies are also underpinned by supporting plans and policies.

Strategy/plan What the strategy/plan will help us to do
Active Travel in Barnsley Strategy 2019 to 2033 To create a borough where active travel is a preferred choice. Providing a connected network of high quality, safe and inviting cycle routes and footpaths for all people to use. 
Barnsley Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 to 2023 Setting out the vision for a healthy Barnsley.  
Barnsley's safer road strategy 2023 to 2033 Helping to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on our roads.
Carers' Strategy A strategy for carers by carers.  Helping to support carers as one of our most valuable assets.  
Children and Young People's Strategy 2023 to 2026 Working to make sure all Barnsley children and young people are given the best start in life. Support for everyone to enjoy a happy healthy life, regardless of who they are and where they live. 
Children in care and care leavers strategy 2022 to 2025 Outlines the support available for care experienced young people and young people leaving care, helping them to achieve their potential. 
Customer Experience Strategy It outlines the way we'll support our customers in accessing the services that we offer.
Digital Barnsley Strategy Enriching the lives of citizens with modern, simple digital experiences and acting as a beacon for high value business investment and employment.
Domestic Abuse Strategy 2022 to 2027 Shows how we'll work together with our partners to tackle and prevent domestic abuse in Barnsley.
Early Help Strategy 2022 to 2027 How we'll provide support and help to children, young people and their families as soon as problems start to emerge.
Energy Strategy 2015 to 2025 Looking to reduce energy consumption across the borough. Encouraging and supporting businesses and local communities to engage and invest in greater energy efficiency.   
Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2021 to 2030 Tackling health inequalities in Barnsley.

Housing Strategy and one year action plan 

Support the building of new houses and reduce the number of empty homes. Support younger, older and vulnerable people to live independently. 
Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022 to 2026 Creating the conditions and culture to enable everyone within the local community to achieve their potential.
SEND Strategy 2022 to 2025 How we deliver support and provision to children and young people in Barnsley with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Transport Strategy 2014 to 2033 Improve transport links and public transport offered in our area. 

How we measure our progress

We ask our customers, community and partners to provide feedback.   

We report our progress on a quarterly basis so you can see what we've achieved so far.