Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council8 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 20246 Nov 2024Council urged to fund lost winter fuel paymentsCampaigners say Sheffield City Council should use savings to restore the payment for 75,000 people.6 Nov 2024South Yorkshire31 Oct 2024Terraced house to become care home for one childThe house in Goldthorpe will be used to replicate a family environment, the applicant says.31 Oct 202420 Oct 2024Hundreds of homes could be built at ex-pit siteMore than 200 homes could be built on the former East Gawber Hall Colliery site in Barnsley.20 Oct 202417 Oct 2024Pub's extended hours plan sparks noise fearsThe owners of the Green Dragon pub in Thurgoland want to keep it open for longer at weekends.17 Oct 20241 Oct 2024Hospital park and ride scheme 'not viable'Report finds bus routes serving site are underused and some health services moving to high street.1 Oct 202428 Sep 2024Council fund to fill gap left by winter fuel cutBarnsley Council is writing to the chancellor to request a review of the winter fuel decision.28 Sep 202425 Sep 2024Developer wins appeal to build 200 new homesBuilder wins appeal after being refused permission for development near Site of Scientific Interest.25 Sep 2024