Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council20 hrs agoCouncillors vote for £400 rise in basic allowancesBarnsley councillors will receive a basic allowance of £12,237 per year, an increase from £11,823.20 hrs ago15 Dec 2024Roundabout sculpture to reflect 'wonderful place'Sculptors Dan Jones and Ailish Treanor will design the artwork for the new roundabout near Barnsley.15 Dec 20248 Dec 2024Safety campaign after 72 bin lorry collisionsWaste collection workers will now start and finish shifts from their depot and have extra training.8 Dec 20246 Dec 2024Funding for road 'spent on active travel' insteadResidents left 'frustrated' after road's condition deteriorates but developer's contribution spent.6 Dec 2024South Yorkshire5 Dec 2024Council must find extra £6m to plug budget holeThe council is asking departments to look at savings from services to address to the shortfall.5 Dec 20244 Dec 2024Family market hub offering help and advice opensThe service in Barnsley Market aims to provide a convenient place for families to access support.4 Dec 2024Family & Education28 Nov 2024Service aims to keep at-risk children out of careA one-off investment of about £1m is approved by councillors to get the service running in Barnsley.28 Nov 20248 Nov 2024Thousands stuck on council home waiting listMore than 5,500 residents are currently hoping to secure a council property in the Barnsley area.8 Nov 2024South Yorkshire7 Nov 2024Council faces £19m funding gap, leader warnsGovernment budget changes may have an impact on Barnsley Council's finances, its leader says.7 Nov 2024