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August 2024

Less than 10 days to go until the Tour of Britain comes to Barnsley
There are now less than ten days to go until the superstars of world cycling return to South Yorkshire, as the 20th edition of Britain’s biggest professional cycle races through...
Barnsley Council awarded global Health and Safety Award 23 years running
We’re extremely proud to announce that we have once again been awarded a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Order of Distinction Award for our health and...
Barnsley’s Fan Zone announced for Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain men’s race
Excitement is building as Barnsley prepares to host the Tour of Britain men's cycling race on Thursday 5 September, and we can now confirm details of the Fan Zone, which...
Barnsley agency invests and recruits to halve the time it takes to deliver websites
A busy digital agency has expanded its team and invested in tech in a bid to improve productivity by 50 per cent after receiving a Business Productivity Grant delivered by...
Introducing Fostering Barnsley, our new brand and website that showcases the magic of fostering
We are excited to announce the launch of our new brand identity and website for Fostering Barnsley, marking a significant milestone in our heartfelt mission to bring the magic of...
Work begins on Parkside Centre in Hoyland Common
Work has begun on the new Parkside Centre in Hoyland Common with a state-of-the-art 3G football pitch the first element of the facility to be built Created in partnership with the...
Barnsley Council unveils transformative Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan for 2024-2026
Next week, 4 September, Cabinet will be asked to endorse the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan for 2024-2026. Building on the foundation of our Council Plan, this action plan...
Annual Customer Complaints and Compliments Report 2023 to 2024
Next week, Wednesday 4 September, Cabinet will be presented with our annual report, which provides an overview of our customer complaints and compliments received from 2023 to 2024 highlighting both...
Congratulations to our 2024 cohort of GCSE pupils
We’re congratulating our GCSE pupils on receiving their exam results this morning, with increased performance in most measures compared to last year’s figures. In total, 62.7% of Barnsley’s 2,445 students who sat...
The Barnsley Garden Party is Bringing Free Family Fun this September
The Glass Works are delighted to announce the return of the Barnsley Garden Party on Saturday 14 September. The event promises a packed day of spectacular music, dance, circus, family...
New Barnsley Archives Accessible On-line
Thousands of records relating to Barnsley people can be accessed online through an exciting partnership with Ancestry. Barnsley Archives and Local Studies has announced a partnership with the Ancestry website that...
South Yorkshire wants your views on the future of our local nature
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is seeking the views of residents, businesses, and community organisations on the development of its Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Led by South Yorkshire’s Mayor,...
Dearne Valley Bypass and Lockwood Road subway in Goldthorpe reopen
The Dearne Valley Bypass and Lockwood Road subway in Goldthorpe is now open following extensive repair work to the subway roof. Significant structural damage was caused when a car was deliberately...
New Cosmetic Dental Studio to Open in Barnsley
Vitruvian Dental Studio, a state-of-the-art private dental practice is set to open in Barnsley’s The Glass Works this autumn. The family-run business, which offers a variety of services, from ‘smile transformation’...
Tech and digital entrepreneurs make way for second batch on Barnsley incubator
The first digital entrepreneurs to work through Barnsley’s hot new tech incubator have made way for a second cohort with bright ideas and burning ambitions. The Furnace, launched in January this...
Barnsley product label printers aim to help brands beat the fakes
A family business in Barnsley aims to help genuine brands stick it to the global trade in counterfeit goods. JK Machinery, which specialises in the flexographic printing of labels and packaging,...
First £1,000 fine for fly-tipping handed out and offenders vehicle crushed following help from the community
The first £1,000 fine for fly-tipping has been issued and the offender’s vehicle has been crushed after community led reports helped us to identify the suspect. This marks a significant...
Towns Fund grant paves way for Goldthorpe company’s ambitious expansion
A Barnsley haulage and logistics company is moving ahead with ambitious expansion plans thanks to the support of a grant from the Goldthorpe Towns Fund. Mallinson Properties for KMS Transport has...
Opportunity to have your say on crime and anti-social behaviour in Barnsley
Barnsley's residents are invited to give their views on crime and anti-social behaviour in the borough, in a statutory annual survey created by the Safer Barnsley Partnership. The Safer Barnsley Partnership...
Brilliant results for Barnsley students as they celebrate A-level results day
Students across Barnsley received their A-level results on Thursday 15 August with a fantastic 99.6 per cent pass rate in the borough. This is an increase of 0.5 per cent from...
Roof repairs begin on Cannon Hall Museum
Essential work begins to preserve the historic building and secure the future of its collections. Cannon Hall Museum, a Grade II*-listed Georgian Country House in Barnsley, has received a grant of...
Childcare choices – reminder to parents with a child aged 9 months and over
Working parents with a child who is 9 months and over by 31 August are reminded that further childcare support will be available by September, and to apply by Saturday...
New campaign launched to help expectant parents spot signs of perinatal mental health
A new campaign has launched in Barnsley to highlight the signs and symptoms of perinatal mental health. Research shows that 27% of new and expectant mums, and up to 20% of...
Barnsley Bike Works launches big bike recycle scheme
Barnsley Bike Works are launching their Big Bike Recycle scheme to get residents moving on two wheels. The team have been taking their mobile hub offer around our communities since launching...
Transformation works completed at Mapplewell Village Hall and Library
A Barnsley village hall and library is fitter for the future after undergoing a major makeover thanks to council investment. Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall has benefited from extensive improvements throughout...
Penistone Town Hall to be conserved for the future with complete re-roofing
Work has begun on completely re-roofing Penistone Town Hall to pave the way for the historic building to be used for generations to come.  The Town Hall, which opened in 1914,...
Enabling Barnsley shortlisted for LGC Workforce awards
We’re delighted to reveal that our Enabling Barnsley Programme and our work with Copilot has been shortlisted for the Smart Working category at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Workforce awards. This...
Help us put Barnsley on the map by getting creative for the Tour of Britain
We’re calling for budding artists and creative crafters to pull out all the stops and help Barnsley shine when the Tour of Britain comes to town. The borough is gearing up...
Town Centre Bridge renamed in memory of Barnsley’s own Tommy Taylor
Barnsley’s new town centre bridge is to be renamed the Tommy Taylor Memorial Bridge in memory of the former Barnsley FC, Manchester United and England footballer who was tragically killed...
New play equipment installed in Milton thanks to Mates of Milton and council Pride of Place grant
A voluntary community group has secured a £30,000 grant from the council to install new play equipment for children in Milton. Mates of Milton, a group of local residents who volunteer...
New opportunity for Barnsley Artists to Engage and Create
A new opportunity for Barnsley based creatives to make socially engaged artwork with communities. Beam, in partnership with Barnsley Council, is inviting applications from Barnsley based creatives for the ENGAGE /...
Three Barnsley artists supported by Invisible Flock through a special residency at their studio at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Invisible Flock, the award-winning interactive arts studio, are delighted to support three Barnsley artists who will join them for a ten-day residency at their studio in Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The...
Family Hubs Festival coming to Barnsley Town Centre for the first time
A celebration of Family Hubs and Start for Life services will be coming to Barnsley Town Centre for the first time in August.  The Family Hubs Festival will take place on...
First pump track in Barnsley opens at Cudworth
Barnsley’s first bike track has opened on Darfield Road in Cudworth. The pump track can be used by bikes, scooters, and skateboarders and is wheelchair accessible and features a number of...
Barnsley Council's response to the Commission's ward boundary proposals
Barnsley Council’s response to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England's (LGBCE) 2023 Ward Boundary Review, will be presented to Cabinet on Wednesday 14 August. The LGBCE is an independent body...
Cabinet to discuss Berneslai Homes’ Annual Performance Review for 2023-24
Next week, Cabinet members will discuss the Annual Performance Review of Berneslai Homes for 2023-2024. The review highlighted significant achievements and outlined future initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to placing tenants at...
Discover skills and employability opportunities at our biggest event yet
Everyone is welcome to come along on Saturday 7 September at the Glass Works Square and the Library @ the Lightbox. From 9am to 4pm, the skills and employability team...
We're pleased to announce our Children’s Home is rated ‘good’ by Ofsted
Our Children’s Home has officially been given a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted, reinforcing our commitment to providing the highest quality care and support to help our children and young people...
Our popular Pride of Place grants scheme has supported more than 50 community projects
A successful council grants scheme is supporting more than 50 sports clubs and community groups across Barnsley to grow and thrive. The Pride of Place initiative was designed to empower local...
South Yorkshire route confirmed for Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men
A challenging route through the four regions of South Yorkshire has today been unveiled to mark Yorkshire Day (Thursday 1 August), as the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men prepares...

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