Barnsley Council South Area Team

Barnsley Council South Area Team Please bear in mind we are a small team working Mon-Fri, we will get back to you as soon as we can.

The Area Team works across the South of Barnsley (Darfield and Great Houghton, Hoyland Milton, Rockingham and Wombwell electoral wards) on behalf of Barnsley Council. We work with the Darfield, Billingley, Middlecliffe, Little Houghton, Broom Hill, Edderthorpe, Hoyland, Platts Common, Blacker Hill, Jump, Elsecar, Hemingfield, Hoyland Common, Birdwell and Wombwell communities on behalf of Barnsley

Council. Our role is to support residents, community groups and Councillors to work together to improve our communities and the quality of life for the people who live and work here. We’re able to support groups with guidance and information, identifying training and funding opportunities, recruitment of volunteers, publicity and development of project ideas. For more information on The South Area Team visit https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/community-and-volunteering/your-local-area-and-ward/


The team is made up of:
Lisa Lyon - South Area Manager
Sarah Rhodes - Project Officer
Charlotte Mould - Community Development Officer, HMR
Clare Archer - Community Development Officer, Darfield & Wombwell
Andrea Walker - Environmental Project Officer

Get in touch with us if you'd like to know more about our work or how you could get involved in helping our community. We reserve the right to delete, without notice, any comments from the page that are deemed inappropriate, disruptive or offensive to others. This includes posts that contain swearing or libellous statements.

Did we tell you about the work our Barnsley Parks & Green Spaces team did at Milton Forge play area? 🌿As part of the Lov...
01/06/2026

Did we tell you about the work our Barnsley Parks & Green Spaces team did at Milton Forge play area? 🌿

As part of the Love Where You Live programme, the space has been refreshed with newly painted play equipment, new fencing, and added seating and picnic benches, helping create a safer and more comfortable place for families to spend time together.

Please help look after your local park by keeping it clean and reporting any issues or anti‑social behaviour – it’s everyone’s space to enjoy.

Love Where You Live is all about caring for the places that matter to our communities and creating a Barnsley we’re proud to call home.
Find out more about Love Where You Live in the comments below. 👇

This weeks Chop & Chat sessions with Twenty Two Six are;Tues 6-8pm @ JUMP WMC alongside their darts night 🎯Thurs 1-3pm @...
01/06/2026

This weeks Chop & Chat sessions with Twenty Two Six are;
Tues 6-8pm @ JUMP WMC alongside their darts night 🎯
Thurs 1-3pm @ Hoyland & Birdwell Methodist Chapel alongside their warm space & food bank
Fellas, get down for a FREE trim as well as some other goodies!

Lads! Looking for a relaxed space to unwind, get your hair cut and have a chat? Join us for a friendly drop-in session designed just for men across the South...
What’s on offer:
✂️ FREE haircut from a qualified barber Twenty Two Six
☕ A relaxed space to chat and connect
🤝 Meet new people and local support services
🎁 A few freebies to take away
How it works:
Sessions run over 4 weeks – just drop in to whichever suits you best.
No pressure. No appointments. No expectations.
Just come along, have a brew, a chat, and leave with a fresh trim.
Berneslai Homes Darfield Community Centre JUMP WMC Darfield Cricket Club Hoyland & Birdwell Methodist Chapel Community Shop Hoyland

The South Area Caretaker Team hit Wombwell ward today, jobs included tackling overgrown vegetation on Valley Way and Wen...
29/05/2026

The South Area Caretaker Team hit Wombwell ward today, jobs included tackling overgrown vegetation on Valley Way and Wentworth View that was encroaching the pedestrian walkway.
A busy week for the team covering all 4 wards keeping the area clean and green 💚

Have you noticed an area in need of some attention in Darfield and Great Houghton, Hoyland Milton, Rockingham or Wombwell Wards? Or are you wanting to help keep your community clean and green? Email [email protected] for help and information.

28/05/2026
Thank you to Mates Of Milton and Elsecar Heritage Centre volunteers for their hard work today! We enjoyed repainting a b...
28/05/2026

Thank you to Mates Of Milton and Elsecar Heritage Centre volunteers for their hard work today! We enjoyed repainting a bench, planters and barriers, and taking care of the plants through weeding and watering at Mates of Milton headquarters. George took charge of strimming, making areas around planters and paths neater. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, learn new skills and meet new people. Mates Of Milton Elsecar Heritage Centre

Want to get involved in your community, but unsure where to start? Email [email protected]

28/05/2026

Chop & Chat at Saville Court, Hoyland Common, this morning is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We will be rebooking the session and updating the poster in due course! Sorry for any inconvenience.
The coffee morning and bingo game will still go ahead as every week though, so if you fancy a brew please still pop in!
Berneslai Homes Twenty Two Six

Rockingham Ward got some TLC from the South Area Caretaker Team today! ✅ Hoyland Common - The green space off Queen St h...
27/05/2026

Rockingham Ward got some TLC from the South Area Caretaker Team today!
✅ Hoyland Common - The green space off Queen St had tidy up, then Sheffield Rd near the school where weeds, debris and any litter were removed, ready for the pupils returning to school next week.
✅ Birdwell - the recreation ground play area and entrance were given a spruce up.

Tomorrow we will be joining Mates Of Milton from 10am and invite you to come along. Jobs such as painting and light gardening duties are on our list of things to do!
Everything you need is provided, even the refreshments ☺️

Come and join Clare our Community Development Officer and Jayne our Private Sector Housing Officer today at Darfield Cri...
27/05/2026

Come and join Clare our Community Development Officer and Jayne our Private Sector Housing Officer today at Darfield Cricket Club Warm Space for our Chop and Chat session.
We are here 10am till 12pm, however the Cricket Club Warm Space will be open until 1.30pm, serving refreshments and breakfast sandwiches.

With a couple of the South Area Caretaker Team on annual leave today, Jess and George covered Darfield and Great Houghto...
26/05/2026

With a couple of the South Area Caretaker Team on annual leave today, Jess and George covered Darfield and Great Houghton Ward and got stuck in to making this foot path safe for pedestrians again on College Terrace. 🌿
A quick delivery of purple bags to Darfield Library, a tidy up of Dearne St and Pinewood Close in Great Houghton alongside 2 visits to the waste management site with green waste and bags of litter, they didn't let the hot weather slow them down! 🥵
Thanks Jess and George! 💪

Address

The Hoyland Centre
Barnsley
S749AF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441226355867

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