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November 2024

New murals commissioned to celebrate the best of the Dearne
We are pleased to announce that mural artist Jayde Marie Bell has been awarded two new commissions following her exceptional work on painting shop shutters in Goldthorpe. Firstly, she will be...
Annual accounts receive clean bill of health from external auditor
Our annual statement of accounts has been given a clean bill of health by external auditors Grant Thornton, confirming our commitment to transparency and financial integrity. In their report, Grant Thornton...
Community events hosted to help with the cost of Christmas
Experience Barnsley Museum and Wentworth Castle Gardens are hosting a Community Toy Swap to help people with the cost of the festive season. From Saturday, 30 November, until Sunday, 1 December,...
Barnsley Council reacts to the Government’s Local government finance policy statement 2025 to 2026
Statement from Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council “This policy statement is an important first step in realigning funding alongside need. It's very welcomed to see the government's...
Date set for 2025 Barnsley 10k
The Barnsley 10k is returning on Sunday 29 June 2025 and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! Organised by our Sport and Physical Activity team, the race returned...
Get into the festive spirit at Barnsley Museums
Make special memories this Christmas at Barnsley Museums, with an exciting variety of events over the festive period. From Saturday, 30 November, until Tuesday, 24 December, visitors can meet Santa, shop...
New film celebrates rediscovered 90-year-old Christmas carol
Barnsley Museums and Fusion, Barnsley’s Cultural Education Partnership, are thrilled to announce an exciting new campaign, centred around a short film for the recently uncovered local carol "Christmas Eve". The...
Barnsley’s trailblazing approach will support more people to benefit from work
A pioneering approach to tackling economic inactivity, developed through Barnsley’s Pathways to Work Commission, which aims to get 10,000 South Yorkshire residents back into work over the next four years...
A World of Festive Flavours: Worsbrough’s Christmas Celebration
The Worsbrough Ward Alliance is hosting a fun community event, Flavours of Christmas, on Thursday, 12 December, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The event brings people from across Worsbrough...
Grant enables community radio station to invest in staff training and equipment
A COMMUNITY radio station is helping more people take to the airwaves thanks to support from our Pride of Place grants scheme. Penistone FM has invested in new IT equipment at...
Festive events around Barnsley to fill you with Christmas spirit
Are you crazy about Christmas and a huge fan of all things festive? There’s so much going on around Barnsley over the coming weeks to keep your Christmas spirit topped up. From...
Healthy Homes Week returns to support residents this winter
Barnsley's Healthy Homes Week returns on Monday 25 November as part of our wider campaign to support residents through the winter. During the week, we'll share advice and guidance about staying...
Our children’s home is rated ‘good’ following an Ofsted inspection
One of our Barnsley Children’s Home has officially been given a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted, reinforcing our dedication to providing safe, supportive and nurturing homes to children in our care. This...
Barnsley residents prosecuted and fined for fly-tipping in Kendray
A Barnsley resident was prosecuted last week after being caught fly-tipping at Vernon House Yews Lane, Kendray. Mr Aidan Wood of Westfields Road, Worsbrough was identified as being responsible for fly-tipping...
Christmas charity market to give good causes a helping hand
Grab a Christmas bargain and support good causes at the same time at our first charity market in December. The event at Penistone Market Barn on Saturday 7 December is giving...
Goldthorpe students’ key role praised as new park gateways are unveiled
New gateways saluting the heritage and cultural life of the Dearne have been unveiled at Welfare Park in Goldthorpe. The park has benefitted from significant improvements as part of the Goldthorpe...
Cabinet members to discuss the development of a new Edge of Care service
Next week, Cabinet members will discuss the proposal of a new ‘Edge of Care’ service which aims to provide targeted support to families whose children are at risk of entering...
Dodworth Ward By-Election - statement of persons nominated
A by-election will take place in the Dodworth ward on Thursday 12 December. This election follows the recent resignation of Councillor Sam Christmas. Residents of Dodworth are encouraged to participate in...
Join us this week as we celebrate Safeguarding Awareness Week
We’re excited to be joining organisations across the country to celebrate Safeguarding Awareness Week, which runs from Monday 18 to Friday 22 November. The main themes of this year’s Safeguarding Awareness...
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens hosts a national takeover day
On Friday, 22 November, Cannon Hall Museum, Park, and Gardens will hand over the keys to Year Five students from Carlton Primary Academy for one day. Part of Fusion’s Festival of...
Fighting Fraud together this Fraud Awareness Week
Next week we’re supporting Fraud Awareness Week 2024 – an opportunity to raise awareness and minimise the impact of all types of fraud against our residents, council and businesses in...
Local Brewery to Open New Bar in The Glass Works
Local business Nailmaker Pub Company is set to open a brand-new bar in Barnsley town centre this November. The 708 sq ft unit is located within Barnsley’s flagship retail, leisure, food...
GBAC Ltd receives the Be Well@Work Silver award for outstanding commitment to employee health
We are delighted to announce that GBAC Ltd, a dedicated accountancy consultancy based in Barnsley, has been awarded the Be Well@Work Silver Award. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone as...
Barnsley Book Festival is set to return for an exciting second edition in the new year
As we mark the first-ever Michael Rosen Day, celebrating 50 years since Michael’s first book, Barnsley Libraries are excited to announce the second edition of the Barnsley Book Festival and...
Central Family Hub Nursery receives ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating
We are thrilled to announce that our Central Family Hub nursery has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted. This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to providing exceptional care and...
Historic Worsbrough Mill secures essential funding for repairs
Barnsley's iconic Worsbrough Mill will celebrate its 400th birthday with the greatest gift - funding has been secured to save it after a £40,000 appeal by Barnsley Museums and Heritage...
Barnsley Christmas Market 2024 To Bring Festive Cheer to The Glass Works
Following its successful debut last year, Barnsley Christmas Market returns to The Glass Works on 5-8 December, promising to bring festive spirit and excitement to Barnsley town centre. The Christmas...
Barnsley Council and NHS South Yorkshire ICB announce the appointment of Katy Calvin-Thomas as Executive Director for Place Health and Adult Social Care
We are thrilled to announce Katy Calvin-Thomas' appointment as the Executive Director for Place Health and Adult Social Care. This significant joint role, shared between Barnsley Council and the NHS South...
Young drivers urged to follow Don't Drive Daft campaign
Launching today (6 November), we are encouraging young drivers in Barnsley to participate in our Don’t Drive Daft campaign and stay safe on our roads. In 2023, 84 17 to 24-year-olds...
Government Autumn budget reaction – Council finances remain significantly challenging, but the budget is a step in the right direction.
Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council, said: “The new government’s first Autumn budget provides direction on what the next few years will look like for councils and...
2023 Cooper Prize winner debuts with an exciting exhibition at The Cooper Gallery
A new exhibition has arrived at The Cooper Gallery, which aims to tell personal stories through blacksmithing and metalworking. ‘Softening the blow: Stories told with fire and steel,’ an exhibition curated...
Celebrating our young people during National Care Leavers' Week
Last week we celebrated National Care Leavers Week, a time dedicated to celebrating and empowering our care leavers. This year’s theme focused on ‘all of us, we are one’ highlighting...
Make a Difference: New Campaign Launched to Attract People to Council Careers
People are being encouraged to ‘Make a Difference’ in their communities by embarking on a rewarding career with their local council. A new campaign, ‘Make a Difference, Work for your...
Green-fingered Barnsley business adopts green thinking at work
A Barnsley grounds maintenance business is investing in solar panels and battery-powered tools to slash energy bills and cut back undergrowth. Twiggs has gained grant funding to invest in 29 solar...

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