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Cabinet to consider updated Risk Management Policy and Framework
Barnsley Council Cabinet will review an updated Risk Management Policy and Framework on 7 October to strengthen how it identifies and manages risks…
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Work programme highlights Overview and Scrutiny priorities for the year ahead
Barnsley Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee will focus on AI, social care, housing and environmental crime in 2026/27, with plans presented to…
Barnsley secures further Sport England investment to help residents be more active
Barnsley has secured £744,593 from Sport England to increase physical activity among residents until 2028. Activity levels have risen from 53% to 62.9%…
Base71 wins Sustainability and Social Impact Award at Yorkshire Property Awards
Base71 Youth Zone in Barnsley has won the Sustainability and Social Impact Award at the Yorkshire Property Awards, recognising its work with almost 5,000…
Cabinet to consider plans for new specialist primary school places
Barnsley Council will consider plans to create 40 specialist primary school places for children with SEND at The Mill, Worsbrough Bridge, opening…
Town councillors bid to buy cinema site for £1
Penistone town councillors have unanimously agreed to offer £1 for the Penistone Paramount cinema after Barnsley Council cancelled a planned £1.8m…
Funding available for community ideas that get Barnsley moving
Barnsley Council invites community groups to apply for up to £5,000 to help inactive residents move more through local projects tailored to their needs.
Work starts on £19m scheme to boost water quality
Yorkshire Water has begun a £19m project to reduce phosphorus at Wombwell wastewater treatment site, due for completion in early 2029.
Walk, wheel, cycle, win: Barnsley businesses invited to reward staff who are active
Barnsley employers can sign up for a free workplace challenge launching 22 September, rewarding staff for walking, cycling and public transport use via…
Barnsley secures £270,000 funding to transform three community playgrounds
Barnsley Council has secured £270,000 in Government funding to improve playgrounds in Grimethorpe, Staincross and Thurnscoe by March 2028.
Reloved Boutique expands into community with stall in Barnsley Market
Reloved Boutique, run by Barnsley College students, opens a new stall in Barnsley Market selling preloved clothing. All 2026 proceeds go to local…
Funding boost to help more Barnsley residents walk, wheel and cycle
Barnsley Council has accepted £468,000 over three years from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to expand active travel programmes including Bike…
Barnsley Council responds to GMB’s ballot on industrial action
Barnsley Council defends plan to transfer six nurseries to private provider. GMB union announces consultative ballot on industrial action over pension…
Today in Barnsley — 22 September
Today in Barnsley: Adult learners to be welcomed to new home at Gateway Plaza next week, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Cows lose calves after suspected dog chase
Two calves lost after suspected loose dog chase at Wogden Foot Nature Reserve near Dunford Bridge. Owners warn dog owners must keep pets under control…
Council leader announces changes to Cabinet membership
Barnsley Council Leader William Brown has appointed three councillors to new Cabinet positions in Regeneration, Environment and Transport roles.
New exhibition invites visitors to see Cannon Hall through the eyes of artists
Leeds Fine Artists exhibit original work at Cannon Hall from 26 September to 14 November, exploring the hall's gardens, collections and history. Free…
Five decades of dedication help Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve thrive
Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve marks five decades of conservation work by local volunteers. The site now records over 2,000 species and holds Green Flag…
The Blessing of the Chalice: 800-year-old chalice returns to Monk Bretton Priory
An 800-year-old medieval chalice found in a Prior's grave in 1923 returns to Monk Bretton Priory for a blessing by the Bishop of Wakefield during…
Barnsley optician urges residents to prioritise eye health during national awareness week
An independent optician in Barnsley is encouraging local people to make eye care part of their everyday health routine as National Eye Health Week takes place from 21–27 September.