About

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We deliver a diverse range of public services across Children’s Services, Corse Services, Growth and Sustainability, Place Health and Adult Social Care and Public Health and Communities. We work closely with our partners to make a real difference to people’s lives - bringing them together, connecting them to services, and helping them to be the best they can be. Our attractive local offer also makes Barnsley an appealing place to live, work and visit, with a thriving town centre, vibrant Principal Towns, and welcoming local village centres. Barnsley is open for business, offering a central location with excellent digital connectivity, strong transport links to major road networks, and close ties across South Yorkshire and the wider Yorkshire regions. With one of the highest rates of private sector jobs growth in the UK, affordable property, easy access to our beautiful outdoor spaces, and great cultural attractions and leisure facilities. Barnsley Council is a high-performing council, dedicated to continuous improvement and committed to delivering best value in everything we do. Through our bold, brave and innovative, we aim to provide excellent services for our customers while evolving our commercial thinking. Our focus remains on making Barnsley the Place of Possibilities.