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  Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barnsley is a metropolitan borough of the metropolitan county of South Yorkshire in northern England.
The borough is bisected by the M1 motorway; it is rural to the west, and largely urban/industrial to the east.
68% of Barnsley's 32,863 hectres is green belt and 9% is National Park land, the majority of which is West of the M1.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Metropolitan_Borough_of_Barnsley   (252 words)

  
 The Borough of Barnsley (Electoral Changes) Order 2003
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council shall make a print of the map marked "Map referred to in the Borough of Barnsley (Electoral Changes) Order 2003" available for inspection at its offices by any member of the public at any reasonable time.
The Electoral Registration Officer[10] for the borough shall make such rearrangement of, or adaptation of, the register of local government electors as may be necessary for the purposes of, and in consequence of, this Order.
The areas of the new borough and parish wards are demarcated on the map described in article 2.
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2003/20033090.htm   (1763 words)

  
 Barnsley | Club | Community | BARNSLEY - COMMUNITY DETAILS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The main local government body in the area is Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council with 10,836 employees and a gross budget of approx £351 million.
Barnsley Town Hall is an imposing civic building faced in Portland Stone with a central tower rising to a height of some 145ft above the street making it one of Barnsley's most striking and attractive architectural features.
The foundation stone for the Town Hall was laid by a former Mayor of Barnsley, Councillor R.J. Plummer on the 21st April, 1932 and the building was formally opened by H.R.H Edward, Prince of Wales, on the 14th December 1933.
www.barnsleyfc.premiumtv.co.uk /page/CommunityDetail/0,,10309~244971,00.html   (284 words)

  
 Bfit Project - Home
With the launch of the Barnsley Development Agency partnership in the year 1998, economic development and regeneration activity in Barnsley took a giant leap forward.
The partnership recognises the fact that for many years individuals and organisations across the UK involved in economic development have agreed that to achieve a really coherent partnership-based strategy, a higher level of integration is required.
Barnsley Development Agency represents the fulfilment of this widely recognised objective, with all the keyplayers in economic development / regeneration in Barnsley signed up to a shared strategy across a wide range of interconnected projects and initiatives.
dis.shef.ac.uk /bfit/bda.htm   (213 words)

  
 Barnsley Chamber of Commerce - Barnsley, South Yorkshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Every business based within the boundary, and paying rates to, the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is eligible for the Barnsley Chamber’s biennial Business Awards.
Inward Investment (sponsored by Barnsley Development Agency) Recognition of the contribution of new or recent inward investor companies to the borough for the benefit of local employment and enhancement of Barnsley's business competitiveness.
The LSC will specifically be looking for a company that can prove its training and development has been effective, was an integral part of the business planning process and contributed towards its growth and productivity.
www.barnsleychamber.co.uk   (566 words)

  
 LIST OF CASES / Greenhof v Barnsley MBC EAT 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Barnsley Council thought it had awarded too much.
He had worked for Barnsley Council since leaving school in 1974 and had risen to be a project manager.
The tribunal upheld his disability discrimination claim but found that since Barnsley MBC did not want to lose him could not claim constructive dismissal (whether fair or unfair).
www.emplaw.co.uk /load/4frame/data/010617.htm   (569 words)

  
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Barnsley wants to promote a completely new way of working that will enable children to connect to their school network from wherever they are in the world, be that their local homework club, or their grandparents house in India, for example.
The aim of the project is to elevate the education standards in Barnsley by providing education and lifetime learning to a connected community in a completely revolutionary and forward thinking way, using state of the art technology.
The Barnsley NGFL Project is an innovative use of NGFL funding because it enables school children to work on projects in collaboration with their peers and teachers, not in isolation.
www.witsa.org /awards/gov01.htm   (1828 words)

  
 Barnsley Development Agency   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Barnsley is fast becoming one of the most talked about towns in the North of England and it's not hard to see why.
Ambitious plans to transform the town are seeing Barnsley become both an exciting location for business and a great place to live.
Be at the start of one of the most exciting regeneration projects in Europe.
www.barnsleydevelopmentagency.co.uk   (67 words)

  
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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC) is making good progress in becoming a more modern and flexible council.
Becoming a more modern and flexible council against a background of former paternalistic working is a lengthy process which involves changing external impressions and internal working practices and culture.
Both the political and managerial leadership of the council needs to concentrate on providing strategic guidance on organisational priorities and to ensure that there is the capacity to deliver them.
www.idea.gov.uk /lgip/reviews/barnsley.htm   (669 words)

  
 Deafblind charity brings campaign roadshow to Barnsley Town Hall   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently working to raise the profile of deafblindness so its social services identify local deafblind people and aim to meet their needs.
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council councillors and other staff will be at the roadshow on Thursday as well as the father of a deafblind boy from Leeds, plus Sense campaigns staff.
We expect this will lead to the council identifying local deafblind people who require specialist help and we are keen to work with the council to develop appropriate services.
www.sense.org.uk /campaignnews/pressroom/pressreleases/2003/q3/pr204.htm   (632 words)

  
 Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council | e-Tendering
Neither buyers (eg Council Officers) nor tenderers have access to download the tender bids until the tender is closed and tender witnesses (usually two) have authorised the release of the tender.
The Council shall not be liable or responsible for the loss, damage, destruction or corruption of any tender, however caused.
Faults in the tenderer's system are not the responsibility of the Council and no extension to the closing time will be made.
www.doncaster.gov.uk /Living_in_Doncaster/The_Mayor_and_Council/supplying_the_council/e-tendering/e-tendering.asp   (378 words)

  
 House of Commons Hansard Written Ministerial Statements for 5 Jun 2003 (pt 1)
The report finds that the council is not at Standard for any of the 7 functional areas of the Performance Standards—strategic management, customer services, processing of claims, working with landlords, internal security, counter-fraud, and overpayments.
The council has put in place a Vision, underpinned by strategic objectives that link performance, and it has introduced the Verification Framework and management checking, both of which have had a big impact on securing the benefits system.
The report also finds that the council has put in place a new counter-fraud policy and strategy which clearly informs the action to be taken against fraudsters.
www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200203/cmhansrd/vo030605/wmstext/30605m01.htm   (1759 words)

  
 Spies moved next to problem tenants   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
A COUNCIL is to pay "spies" to pose as residents to weed out problem neighbours and troublemakers on its council estates.
The council believes if residents see the benefits of speaking out against troublecausers it will give them more confidence in standing up for their rights.
Tom Megson, chairman of the Barnsley Federation of Council Tenants, said: "You have to protect the interests of the 96 per cent who are law-abiding.
www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/2000/03/18/nspy18.html   (259 words)

  
 The Barnsley Academy Consultation Report
The establishment of this Academy by the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seen as a key opportunity to boost standards of education (building on the recent improvements at The Elmhirst School set out below), enhance the standard of accommodation and reverse the trend of outward mobility from the area.
The Barnsley Academy is proposed to replace The Elmhirst School on 1st September 2006 in the existing school buildings and transfer to the newly built Academy in September 2007.
A high level of interest was expressed by respondents to both the self-completion questionnaire and the survey of local parents in the use of the Academy facilities for Adult Education evening classes, with access to computers and other technology and the use of sports and leisure facilities.
www.ult.org.uk /barnsbacres.htm   (3343 words)

  
 Silkstone Parish Council
The Parish Council is the first tier of local government, with Councillors elected from the local community.
Please note: The Parish Council is required to give three clear days’ notice in the Parish to advertise its meetings.
The Council’s policy is to place the agenda in each of its two notice boards.
www.ealeech.plus.com /SP/counc/counc.htm   (366 words)

  
 SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BARNSLEY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
A central body to aid Community Partnerships in the Barnsley borough with help, advice and practical support services.
Social Enterprise Barnsley meets these exacting standards and is reassessed every year on its performance.
Established to help regenerate the economies of several communities across the north of the Barnsley Borough, through helping local groups, instigating business/ economic activities and co-ordinating local action plans with appropriate investments.
www.barnsleydevelopmentagency.co.uk /seb.php?disp=132   (392 words)

  
 Shelter: Advice services directory
The council may have a duty to help you.
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Wellington House, 36 Wellington Street, Barnsley, S70 1WA.
Mediate in disputes between tenants and private landlords in cases of illegal eviction and harassment.
england.shelter.org.uk /advice/advice-1005.cfm/nearby/0/region/01WW01   (280 words)

  
 eGov monitor |
The service allows householders in the Borough to phone or register on-line if the details printed on their electoral registration forms are correct.
Anyone wanting to confirm their details over the Internet will be able to do so by visiting a secure website: www.registerbyinternet.com/barnsley It explains how to use the new service on the electoral registration form.
This is the first time that Barnsley people have been able to get on the electoral register in this way, and the fact that so many people have made use of it in such a short space of time is very encouraging.
www.egovmonitor.com /node/2503   (321 words)

  
 Bull wins $140m deal with Barnsley Council - Computer Business Review
Under the terms of the contract, Bull and Barnsley Council will create a joint venture company that will provide a range of IT infrastructure services, including helpdesk management and data center management.
Some 106 staff who are currently employed in the council's IT department will transfer to the joint venture as part of the deal.
In February 2004, Barnsley Council brought in LogicaCMG to consolidate its HR, payroll, works management, procurement, and purchasing operations.
www.cbronline.com /article_news_print.asp?guid=AB5AEA26-719B-4706-8F81-7AA1528B68D8   (293 words)

  
 Barnsley MBC - Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
FOR the third year running officers from Regulatory Services at Barnsley Council have won an industry award for their work in tackling landlords who...
THE steps being taken by Barnsley Council and its partners to keep pace with the rapidly developing Safeguarding Adults agenda were set out to Cabine...
Four Barnsley residents found themselves worse off after the council continued its tough action on environmental offenders.
www.barnsley.gov.uk   (298 words)

  
 GNN - Government News Network
Councillor Steve Houghton, the Leader of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, has been appointed to the Board of the Audit Commission, Local Government Minister, Phil Woolas announced today.
Councillor Houghton has been Leader of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council for the past 9 years.
He is also Chair of the Barnsley Local Strategic Partnership and Chair of the Local Government Association Urban Commission.
www.gnn.gov.uk /Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=195564&NewsAreaID=2   (379 words)

  
 www.wakefield.gov.uk: Barnsley MBC News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
TWO full-time welfare rights advisors will be employed to give benefits advice to Barnsley residents diagnosed or affected by cancer, following a decision made at the Council's Cabinet meeting today (Wednesday).
RESIDENTS in the Royston area of Barnsley are invited to two final consultation events to discuss detailed plans to regenerate the Midland Road area.
To keep moving forward both as a group and as individuals TAG regularly invited to its monthly meetings speakers and makers from a wide range of disciplines within the field of art and crafts as well as from the world of textiles.
www.wakefield.gov.uk /News/RegionalNews/barnsley.htm   (259 words)

  
 LogicaCMG to partner Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in major business transformation (LogicaCMG) - STT Pressi.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
It works in partnership with local authorities, such as Hertfordshire County Council, London Borough of Waltham Forest and Haringey Council, to modernise and improve the way in which they operate.
Steve Pick, Executive Director of Finance at Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, said: Our vision is to empower our employees, using technology and new processes to help deliver a better level of service, whilst reducing overall operating costs.
Dave Lowson, head of local government within LogicaCMG UK said, With the 2005 e-Government deadline fast approaching, it is essential that local authorities meet their objectives.
www.pressi.com /gb/release/85505.html   (434 words)

  
 POLITICS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Annual General Meeting of the Barnsley West and Penistone Constituency took place at 9A High Street, Penistone on Monday 22nd April 1996 at 8.00pm.
His political background is mainly local government, having served six years as Leader of Dover District Council and presently as Chief Whip to the Conservative Group at Kent County Council.
Whilst Leader of Dover District Council.He was appointed to the Department of Transport Joint Consultative Committee for the Channel Tunnel.This committee dealt with the planning,construction,transport,economic and environmental phases of the Channel Tunnel and was chaired by the Minister of Transport with responsibility for Railways and also had present a junior Environment minister.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/Paul_Watkins   (337 words)

  
 ENGLISH NATURE - Special Sites
In 1977 was purchased by Barnsley MBC for the specific purpose of becoming a nature reserve and has been managed by volunteers until the present day.
The site is particularly valuable to Barnsley residents as it is within 1 mile from the urban centre.
Between 1775 and 1841 ironstone was mined here using the Bell pit method of mining and by 1841 was planting with trees to the shape of the present woodland.
www.english-nature.org.uk /special/lnr/lnr_projects_details.asp?ID=180   (888 words)

  
 Registrars Indexing Homepage
The project began in 2004 and it aims to digitise the indexes relating to the records of Births, Deaths and Marriages held by the Barnsley Registration Service since civil registration began in 1837 to date.
The project is a joint venture between Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and volunteers from the Barnsley Family History Society who are hard at work inputting the data.
It has been decided to begin the inputting of historical data with the indexes to the marriages.
applications.barnsley.gov.uk /service/registrars   (207 words)

  
 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Thank you for your letter inviting comments on public library services.
I offer the following views on behalf of the service here in Barnsley.
Public libraries at present are in an uneasy and uneven condition of being.
panizzi.shef.ac.uk /library-review/metdist/barn.html   (538 words)

  
 LGA Link: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (M)
LGA Link: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (M) accessibility
Barnsley is Adopting a New Vision For The Future.
This requires a fundamental rethink of existing approaches to regeneration in Barnsley.
www.lga.gov.uk /LinkDetails.asp?link=150&   (60 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | South Yorkshire | Residents urged to clean streets
Residents in an area of Barnsley are being urged by the council to take part in two weekend litter picks.
The events, on 21 January at Wilthorpe Park in Willow Bank and 28 January at Sugdens Recreational Ground at Creswell Street, run from 1000 until 1230 GMT.
A spokesman for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council said equipment and drinks will be provided.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/south_yorkshire/4632370.stm   (111 words)

  
 Sheffield City Council - Useful links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Kier fulfil maintenance and repairs to around 60,000 Sheffield council houses and other council buildings such as libraries, schools and social services establishments.
Sheffield Homes is an organisation set up and owned by Sheffield City Council to manage council housing in Sheffield.  They provide housing management services and manage repairs and improvements to tenants' homes.
Sheffield One, a partnership of Sheffield City Council, Yorkshire Forward and English Partnerships, is the urban regeneration company tasked with spearheading the city's renaissance.
www.sheffield.gov.uk /index.asp?pgid=37043&mtype=print   (229 words)

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