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Barnsley Civic Trust is an independent, non political, voluntary organisation made up of local people who live or work in Barnsley or run a local business.
We speak up for local people and help local people have a voice and influence local developments.
We work to make Barnsley and its surroundings more attractive and distinctive.
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The Barnsley Civic Trust’s executive committee met this last week to discuss future events and activities. We noted the initial feedback on the Retail Awards and the Presentation Event. Lots of positive comments – and thanks to Phyllis and Rebecca … Continue reading →
Barnsley Civic Trust annual general meeting
A short annual general meeting will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 11 June 2019. It will last about half an hour. Nominations are welcome to join the executive committee – please contact the secretary for a form. Refreshments will … Continue reading →
James Hudson Taylor talk
Great talk on Tuesday 26 February by Fred Thompson and Philip Nuthall on the James Hudson Taylor trail in Barnsley and on Salem Church. We discusssed raising awareness of James Hudson Taylor and attracting more people to Barnsley to visit … Continue reading →
Barnsley Civic Trust social event
Barnsley Civic Trust has arranged its next social event on Tuesday 18 December: dining at One Momento in Peel Street. Book a place through Phyllis Barnes or Rebecca Battye.
Talk on getting good design in our town
Tom Lonsdale gave an interesting and informative talk on Design in Regeneration and the work of the Barnsley Design Panel; members of Barnsley Civic Trust were joined by others interested in the topic at a recent meeting. Tom, the chair … Continue reading →
Comments on bridge replacing jumble lane railway crossing
A decision on the planning application for the new ‘iconic’ foot bridge to replace the town centre railway crossing was made on Wednesday 24 October. Jumble Lane crossing is due to be closed by Network Rail in March 2019 … Continue reading →
Talks and short AGM – Thursday 7 June, 6.30pm Hope House Church Hall
Two interesting talks follow a short business session / annual general meeting. Sharron Sutton will talk about the development of the Museums and Arts service in Barnsley, and Paul Bennett will talk about the development of the new Library, somewhat … Continue reading →
Barnsley Civic Trust
Since its inception in March 2007, Barnsley Civic Trust has prided itself in keeping abreast of local issues, especially those which concern our urban environment. We have organised open meetings, debates and discussions and regularly comment on planning applications and … Continue reading →