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February 2025

Revised start date for Green bin collections
Important update – Green bin collections will start again from April. This is a change to the original scheduled start in March. Residents should place their Green bin out on...
Sport England funding confirmed for Barnsley's Big Idea to support people to move more
Barnsley has received confirmation of almost £1m of initial investment from Sport England to improve physical activity levels and the health of 20,000 Barnsley residents. The Big Idea aims to encourage...
Barnsley Council announces proposed support package for eligible businesses
A proposed support package for businesses in Barnsley of up to £5 million to help safeguard jobs and protect the vibrancy of our high streets was announced as Barnsley Council...
Cabinet to discuss 2024 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment next week
Next week, Cabinet members will be updated on the findings from the 2024 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment for Barnsley. They will consider approving actions to maintain and grow the current childcare offer...
Storying Barnsley - bringing artists and communities together
A series of pop-up exhibitions celebrating three years of creativity across our Barnsley communities will be launched on 7 March. Funded by Arts Council England via the Department for Digital Culture,...
COVID-19 Day of Reflection: Join us in commemorating five years since the pandemic
On Sunday 9 March, we’ll be holding a service in Glass Works Square to recognise the UK-wide COVID-19 Day of Reflection. The COVID-19 Day of Reflection marks five years since the...
‘Find Your Path’ - innovative campaign launched to transform local government recruitment
A targeted recruitment campaign has been launched, which aims to address critical workforce challenges in local authorities. The Find Your Path campaign focuses on attracting young people aged between 18 and 27 to...
Great Houghton Miners’ Welfare Hall fit for the future thanks to transformation
A village hall with over 100 years of history has been brought up to date for the 21st Century thanks to investment under our Principal Towns and Local Centres Programme. Great...
Cabinet to discuss policy changes requiring CCTV in hackney carriages
Changes to the Taxi and Private Hire Policy will be discussed by Cabinet members next week, which would require all hackney carriages licensed by the council to install in-car CCTV. Last...
Cabinet to discuss plans to roll out better Pathways to Work in Barnsley
Next week, Cabinet members will discuss plans to deliver new support for people who would like to work but aren’t currently looking for a job. In November 2024, Pathways to Work...
Worsbrough Common community centre warmer and more welcoming thanks to our Pride of Place grant
USERS of a Barnsley community centre can gather in warmth and comfort thanks to a helping hand from our Pride of Place grants scheme. Worsbrough Common Community Centre has been fitted...
Energise Barnsley partnership shortlisted for LGC award
A joint partnership from Energise Barnsley, Barnsley Council and Berneslai Homes has been shortlisted in the Net Zero category of the LGC Awards. So far, the partnership has installed 321 solar...
Driver ordered to pay £3,416 for offering taxi services without a license
A driver has been ordered to pay a total of £3,416 and has been disqualified from driving for six months after being caught offering taxi services without the proper license. Mr...
Barnsley town centre awarded Purple Flag accreditation for a sixth consecutive year
Barnsley town centre has been awarded a coveted Purple Flag accreditation for a sixth consecutive year in recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and...
Barnsley Council hosts Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony to celebrate employee success
Last week, we were proud to host our second Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony to celebrate the incredible achievements of 80 employees who have successfully completed an apprenticeship with us since September...
Barnsley Book Festival is here! Join in with creative talks, workshops, family activities and more
Barnsley Book Festival is back! Until Saturday 8 March, join us for an exciting programme of events including appearances by renowned authors, creative workshops, Q and A sessions, talks, family...
Review of childcare facilities and school meals service
Councillors will vote on plans to move forward with new delivery models for our childcare facilities and our catering services to primary schools when they meet to set our budget...
Sports club facilities boosted thanks to our Pride of Place grant
MEMBERS of a community-focused sports club have transformed their facilities thanks to a £6,500 helping hand from our Pride of Place grants scheme. Ingbirchworth Pétanque Club successfully applied for a grant...
Supporting our apprentices to gain skills for life
We’re proud to support National Apprenticeship Week, a celebration of the values, benefits, and opportunities that apprenticeships bring. This year, the focus is on 'Skills for Life,' showing how apprenticeships...
New Warden Team boosts town centre safety
Barnsley Council is introducing a new Warden team to provide additional safety and support for visitors to The Glass Works and the surrounding town centre. This dedicated team will work...
Trans Pennine Trail fly-tipper fined and prosecuted
A Lundwood woman has been fined and prosecuted for fly-tipping on the Trans Pennine Trail. In February 2024, our neighbourhood wardens investigated reports of fly-tipped waste on the Trans Pennine Trail...
Barnsley unveils exciting 2025 events programme
It’s set to be another incredible year of free events in Barnsley with 2025 promising something for everyone from music lovers to families. The festivities begin on Saturday 15 February with...
Your dream wedding, your way
Imagine exchanging vows in a garden surrounded by the vibrant colours of spring, or a charming barn illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. The Your Wedding Your Way package...

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