Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council6 days ago'There is no emotional support when you're a new councillor'Sheffield and Barnsley councils have seen several resignations since local elections in May.6 days ago28 Jul 2026Temporary closures planned at recycling centresDrainage work to improve safety is to be carried out in phases from August into 2027.28 Jul 20269 Jul 2026Council school uniform support could be scaled backVouchers that were available for all could be restricted to primary and secondary new starters.9 Jul 202610 Jun 2026Council to no longer fly Pride flag on town hallBarnsley Council says it will continue to support campaigns "in various ways" throughout the year.10 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Row as Reform claim council has '£30m black hole'Labour and Lib Dems say Reform’s comments are “disingenuous” and based on “fantasy politics”.4 Jun 202629 May 2026Jeers from public gallery after row over new mayorReform blocks Labour from the post of Barnsley mayor to cries of "shame" from the public gallery.29 May 202623 May 2026'We voted in an election for the first time - this is how it felt'Young people explain their feelings about being able to cast a ballot in May's local elections.23 May 202621 May 2026Outdoor activity centre at reservoir could reopenCampaigners hope to have the building near Barnsley listed as an asset of community value.21 May 202616 May 2026How Reform and Greens took advantage of Labour's slow-motion election nightmareA week on, what should we take from this year's local election results in Yorkshire?16 May 2026...
