Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council13 hrs agoNursery staff to strike in council pension rowSix nurseries in Barnsley will be affected by the strike next month, according to the GMB union.13 hrs ago5 Oct 2026Spending on new special school places soarsThe council says the refurbishment at The Mill is more extensive than originally anticipated.5 Oct 20262 Oct 2026Anti-social children could lose free bus passesThe Barnsley MiCard is "a privilege, not a right", a meeting hears.2 Oct 202629 Sept 2026Town councillors bid to buy cinema site for £1Local councillors step in after Barnsley Council cancels plans to renovate the Penistone Paramount.29 Sept 202627 Sept 2026Early years staff to vote over nurseries strikeNursery workers in Barnsley are in dispute with the council in a row over pensions.27 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Council defends plan to pull cinema revamp fundingCouncil says pausing the £1.8m revamp of the Penistone Paramount is the 'responsible decision'.17 Sept 202631 Aug 2026MP backs campaign to save activity centreThe Penistone centre is where thousands of young people have enjoyed trips since the 1960s.31 Aug 202625 Aug 2026Project equips Tech Town jobseekers with AI skillsNew courses in Barnsley will offer training as well as paid work placements.25 Aug 202612 Aug 2026'There is no emotional support when you're a new councillor'Sheffield and Barnsley councils have seen several resignations since local elections in May.12 Aug 2026...
