Credit Union has changed its name to South Yorkshire Community Bank. While their name and look have changed, the things that matter most are staying exactly the same. They are still the same trusted organisation, with the same people delivering the same great services to their members and communities. This rebrand marks an exciting new […]
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Cllr Jackson would like to encourage all ward residents who are fit and well and eligible to give blood to do so. Cllr Jackson attended a donor session at Montgomery Hall at the start of the month to do his bit. Attending a session takes about an hour, with time for registration and plenty of
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Whilst the weather may have been too hot for some, and certainly a bit dry for gardeners and growers it’s been a glorious summer to be out enjoying the wonderful community events across Wath. Cllr Jackson was honoured to open the Wath All Saints Garden Party to start the summer season. The event was well
Starting primary school is a big milestone, and if your child is due to start school in September 2027, now is the time to think about applying for their school place. If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023, you can now apply online for their primary school place. Applying
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Fly-tipping is a crime that damages our neighbourhoods and local environment. It can be anything from a single bag of rubbish to a large amount of waste being dumped illegally. We investigate reports across the borough and take enforcement action where offences are identified. If you’re paying someone to take away your waste, make sure
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Students at schools across Barnsley picked up their GCSE results today, with a fantastic improved performance in the core subjects of English and maths. In total, 67.3 percent of Barnsley’s 2,483 students who sat their GCSEs at our mainstream schools achieved a Grade 4 or above in both English and maths. This is an improvement
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Barnsley Council’s Leader has outlined plans to invest an extra £10 million in roads across the borough, helping to deliver longer-lasting pothole repairs, targeted resurfacing and more teams repairing roads every day. The extra investment over the next four years, if approved by Cabinet, will expand the number of frontline teams carrying out road repairs.
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Have you ever spotted bags of litter neatly stacked beside bins around Brampton, Wath and West Melton and wondered how they got there? The answer is simple: a fantastic team of local volunteers who are passionate about keeping their community clean, tidy and welcoming for everyone. Whatever the weather, this dedicated group of regular litter
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Local Vocals are opening a new choir in Barnsley. The community choir, established in 2021 by LIPA graduate Laura Bennett-Gornall, runs forty four other choirs across the North of England and has raised over eighty thousand pounds for local charities since they formed. Local Vocals believe that everyone CAN and SHOULD sing and they’re inviting
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In today’s competitive property market, choosing the right estate agent can make all the difference. In the heart of the Dearne Valley, Hunters Estate Agents have earned an enviable reputation for combining professional expertise with a friendly, family-run approach that keeps clients coming back. We caught up with Branch Manager Rebecca Kelly to discover the
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