Council & civic — Barnsley
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Barnsley visitor numbers rise to 4.09 million in 2025
Barnsley welcomed 4.09 million visitors in 2025, generating £431.21 million for the local economy — up 8.2% on the previous year.
Barnsley Great Family Festival — Free Activities 22 August
Barnsley's Great Family Festival returns to the town centre on 22 August with free rides, entertainment, and activities for children across multiple venues
6,537 Barnsley Households Added to Water Bill Savings Scheme
Barnsley Council and Yorkshire Water partnership adds 6,537 households to bill reduction schemes, saving residents over £1.4 million annually.
Four Barnsley Parks Win Green Flag Awards 2024
Elsecar Park, Cannon Hall Parklands, Locke Park and Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve awarded Green Flag status for excellence in management and community acces
Barnsley Big Summer Markets July–August 2024
Barnsley Council is hosting free Big Summer Markets across four venues from July to August, featuring live music, family activities, traders and competitio
South Yorkshire Markets Partnership Launched
Barnsley Council has led the launch of the South Yorkshire Markets Partnership to support markets across the region and strengthen town centres.
Barnsley Council and Police Target Crime in Operation Duxfor
Barnsley Council and South Yorkshire Police carried out coordinated enforcement action targeting environmental crime, antisocial behaviour and exploitation
Barnsley AI Skills Fund Opens – £800,000 Available
Barnsley Council launches £800,000 AI Upskilling Challenge Fund. Organisations can apply from Wednesday to deliver innovative AI training to workers, busin
Barnsley Wins Four Awards at South Yorkshire Property Awards
Barnsley has won four prizes at the 2026 South Yorkshire Property Awards, including wins for the Seam Digital Campus, Base71 Youth Zone, and Barnsley Colle
Penistone East Ward By-Election Set for 20 August
Penistone East ward residents will vote on 20 August to elect a new councillor following Councillor Kay Hughes's resignation. Candidates announced 24 July.