Barnsley Council

A Metropolitan Local Authority in South Yorkshire serving a population of 244,000 residents. Delivering a diverse range of public services across Growth and Sustainability, Childrens Services, Public Health, Adult Social Care and Communities. The borough is bisected by the M1 motorway; it is rural to the west, and largely urban/industrial to the east. 68% of Barnsleys 32,863 hectares is green belt and 9% is National Park. Barnsley has a lot to offer - one of the highest private sector jobs growth in the UK, affordable property, great links to the outdoors and cities alike, and a transforming town centre. Our town centre regeneration scheme is well underway - you can find out more at www.theglassworksbarnsley.com Barnsley Council is changing: By focusing on our customers, developing innovation in service delivery and evolving our commercial thinking we are focused on making Barnsley the Place of Possibilities. The council has been shortlisted for the LGC Awards, Council of th...