Barnsley Receives £15m To Regenerate Area

Future plans to regenerate the Dearne area of Barnsley have received a significant boost this week with the news that the Barnsley Housing Market Renewal Programme will receive almost £15 million between 2008 and 2011.

Cabinet Spokesperson for Development Cllr Bill Newman, said: "This sustained level of funding demonstrates our commitment to the regeneration of the Dearne. We recognise that many public and private organisations have already been working hard with residents to lay the foundations for change.