Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council2 days agoCouncil withholds town hall clock repair cashThe device, which is now working again, was rebuilt by specialists after an earlier fault.2 days ago5 days agoHow a council plans to revive 'the towns that time forgot'Boarded up shops are all too familiar - but one council plans to revive towns using new powers.5 days ago4 Mar 2026New funding approved for town centre hotelCouncil says town centre lacks quality hotel space for travellers and business delegates.4 Mar 202627 Feb 2026New survey after Town of Culture bid confirmedResidents asked to give their views before bid for cultural funding is put to the government.27 Feb 202627 Feb 2026Council plans to force empty shop units into useEmpty shops will be put up for tenancy auction under new laws to address vacancy rates.27 Feb 202627 Feb 2026Town centre plan for £1.5m jobs and skills hubBarnsley Council wants to move its jobs and skills service to save money on rented property.27 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Fly-tipping in town hits 10-year highBarnsley Council said fly-tipping continued to have a significant impact on its communities.25 Feb 202620 Feb 202620mph school speed limit refused despite petition1,985 people called for a lower speed limit outside Penistone Grammar School on Huddersfield Road.20 Feb 202619 Feb 2026'Education system failed my partially sighted daughter'Molly Mason, now 20, struggled to access proper support for her sight loss in mainstream schools.19 Feb 2026...