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Hoyland Milton trauma kits installed at community venues
Public Access Trauma Kits are being rolled out across Hoyland Milton and Rockingham at venues including pubs, clubs and libraries to help save lives…
Barnsley Council Highways Investment Visit
Barnsley Council's leader and deputy leader visited Bolton-upon-Dearne to see how investment in roads, pothole repairs and resurfacing is improving the…
Heritage totem unveiled at Elsecar Railway Station
A new three-dimensional totem celebrating Elsecar's industrial heritage has been unveiled at the railway station, designed by artist Patrick Murphy and…
Barnsley young people launch summer projects
Four youth-led projects across Barnsley are delivering gaming events, a family fun day, a new band and a bullying awareness theatre production this summer.
Barnsley Summer Events August: Family Activities & Markets
Barnsley town centre hosts free family activities at The Alhambra, Summer on the Square attractions, markets and a Great Family Festival throughout August.
Young Traders Market Final Comes to Barnsley 1 August
Barnsley hosts the NMTF Yorkshire and Humber Young Trader Market Regional Final on 1 August 2026 at The Glass Works Square, coinciding with Yorkshire Day.
Berneslai Homes Launches Careers in a Box for Barnsley Schoo
Berneslai Homes has created a 'Careers in a Box' resource for Barnsley primary schools, featuring interactive activities and videos from housing sector…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.