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Barnsley’s Sustainable Community Strategy (2008-11)

Our overall 'Vision' for Barnsley is set out in the Sustainable Community Strategy which has been developed by 'One Barnsley' the Local Strategic Partnership for the Borough.

Our 'Ambitions' for Barnsley are as follows:

  1. Our communities are attractive, clean & sustainable places to live
  2. Barnsley is one of the safest towns in Yorkshire
  3. Barnsley offers varied & exciting cultural opportunities for all
  4. Barnsley is recognised for its community spirit & diversity
  5. Barnsley people are healthier & live longer - adding life to years & years to life
  6. Enabling adults to have healthy & fulfilling lives
  7. Barnsley children & young people - aiming high, enjoying life & seizing opportunity
  8. 21st century environments for 21st century learning; enterprise; skills & services
  9. Building a prosperous & sustainable local economy
  10. Barnsley has a high performing, integrated transport system
  11. Promote Barnsley, at home & abroad, as a great place to live, work & visit