Latest news in Yorkshire: August 31, 2017 12:36:54 PM
Latest data shows that employment figures in Barnsley are at a high. The rise suggests that local businesses are continuing to grow and this has created more opportunities. There has also been a rapid increase in the number of self-employed people, but this rate is still below national average.
The figures come from Barnsley Council's 2017-18 performance report for the last three months. The report, published this week, shows the progress the council is making towards their three priorities. It also identifies areas for improvement.
Councillor Alan Gardiner, Cabinet spokesperson for Corporate Services, said: "This report highlights some outstanding areas of performance. We said we'd support the creation of more jobs and good business growth, and these figures show we're delivering on that promise. We'll continue to work with our partners to ensure local people have the skills they need to secure employment.
"There's more work to do, and we have challenges ahead, but this report shows we're working to make Barnsley a better place to work and live."
Barnsley Museums has been awarded £1.8 million after securing National Portfolio status with the Arts Council for 2018-2022. This recognition of excellence allows the museums to undertake a programme of cultural activities to improve health, education and increase volunteering.
The council is working with local partners to improve the quality of early years and childcare settings, which helps children to achieve their full potential in life. 68.5 per cent have achieved a good level of foundation stage development, and this has contributed to Ofsted rating 96 per cent of pre-school settings either good or outstanding - above the national and regional averages. The council continues to work with the Barnsley Alliance to improve our primary and secondary schools.
In June, Barnsley became the first northern town to have an outdoor smoke-free public space in its town centre. This follows the move to create smoke-free areas throughout Barnsley's parks. It is part of the Breathe 2025 vision, which aims for the next generation to be raised in a borough free from tobacco and where smoking is rarely seen.
There have been 20 per cent fewer fly-tipping reports across Barnsley since the start of the council's #EverybodyThink campaign, compared to the same period last year. 99 per cent of incidents were cleared within a week.
Commenting on this, Councillor Gardiner added: "We're working to protect the borough for future generations, and our anti-fly-tipping campaign is having a real impact. Although the fly-tipping numbers have reduced, it still cost over £72,000 to clear and dispose of the rubbish. This is money that could have been used to fund other services."
The council's Cabinet will review the performance report on Wednesday 6 September 2017. People can view the full report online at www.barnsley.gov.uk/performance.
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