Children and young people aged 5 to 18 living in Barnsley can now access free bus travel between 7am and 9pm, seven days a week. Journeys must start or end in the Barnsley local authority area and be within South Yorkshire. The Barnsley MiCard scheme, one of the first of its kind in England, aims
On Sunday 7 September, Barnsley Civic will host its first-ever Garden Gathering in Mandela Gardens – and the event will be the official launch of Barnsley’s brand-new local radio station, Barnsley’s Essentials (powered by Barnsley Civic). The free event will run from 11am to 2pm and will kick off Barnsley Civic’s Autumn/Winter season with a
Barnsley Youth Choir (BYC), one of the world’s leading youth choir organisations, is offering young people across the borough a chance to join its award-winning ensembles from September 2025. With choirs based in Barnsley town centre, Penistone, The Dearne, and Hoyland, BYC welcomes anyone aged 0 to 24 to be part of this inspiring musical
People across Barnsley are being urged to share their views on safety in the town as part of the Community Safety Survey 2025 — a new initiative aimed at tackling concerns around crime and anti-social behaviour after dark. The survey asks an important question: Do you feel safe at night time or on a night
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has been recognised for making significant improvements, according to the latest inspection report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), published today. The service has been rated ‘Good’ in several key areas, including the prevention of fires and other risks, promoting the right values and
Families across Barnsley can look forward to a summer of fun and active travel opportunities, as the popular RampUp sessions return this school holiday. Delivered by the RampUp team, these free cycling and scooting events are set to take place throughout the summer break at parks and open spaces right across the borough. Aimed at
A planning application has been submitted by the Darfield Area Amenity Society for the installation of a Blue Plaque at Darfield Museum in Barnsley. The proposed plaque aims to commemorate the lives of Maurice Dobson and Fred Halliday, who both lived and worked at 2 Vicar Road, Darfield—the current home of the museum. Maurice Dobson
Barnsley has done it again – and this time, they’ve gone above and beyond. This year’s Barnsley Live has smashed all previous records, raising an incredible £8,000.15 in support of Yorkshire Air Ambulance – the highest total the event has ever achieved. The success of the event was made possible by the remarkable efforts of
A new defibrillator has been installed in Darton, thanks to a joint effort between Darton Primary School, the Outreach Christian Centre, and local community groups. The school received the life-saving device through government funding and wanted to ensure it was accessible to the entire community. However, additional funds were needed to buy a secure cabinet
Barnsley Council has approved funding for its school uniform support scheme and Year 11 support packs, A total of £2.7 million will be invested as part of the Great Childhoods Ambition, aimed at helping families and young people across the borough. This one-off investment is being made possible thanks to an improved local government financial
