Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council1 day agoCouncil aims to cut number of home schooled pupilsThe council says 822 children were registered as being educated at home in October 2025.1 day ago3 days agoPupils travel miles to SEND schools, data showsAll councils in South Yorkshire have overspent on transport to SEND schools, data shows.3 days ago31 Dec 2025Children's three-year wait for autism help - reportBarnsley Council plans to invest £500,000 to tackle long waiting lists for autism assessments.31 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Increase in visitor numbers at heritage siteElsecar Heritage Centres sees a 29% increase in visitors following investment in the attraction.27 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Shop shut after illegal cigarettes and vapes raidLidia Mini Market is given a closure notice after trading standards found illegal products for sale.18 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Council U-turn on backwards road signA sign on Dodworth Road in Barnsley was mistakenly installed back to front.27 Nov 202520 Nov 2025CCTV plans for taxis taking SEND pupils to schoolBarnsley Council says CCTV will help safeguarding and reassure drivers facing challenging behaviour.20 Nov 20258 Nov 2025Council launches winter energy cost support schemeRotherham Council is offering payments of up to £250 to help with energy expenses.8 Nov 202531 Oct 2025'Our village had Britain's nicest street - now we have rats, litter and arson'Residents of Goldthorpe, near Barnsley, say delays over demolition of homes has led to decline.31 Oct 2025...
