Estate walkabouts

We do regular estate inspections with residents from the local area. We’re often joined by councillors and officers from council departments such as Neighbourhood Services and the local Safer Neighbourhood team.

The walkabout looks at all parts of the estate’s condition including gardens, fly-tipping, litter and dog fouling, and general maintenance to homes.

Any issues we notice are recorded and if we're unable to resolve an issue, it’s passed on to the relevant team at Barnsley Council.

Fancy joining a future walkabout?

We’re keen to hear from everyone who lives in our neighbourhoods, so we can work together to support your community. Visit our events page for information on walkabouts in your area.

Take a look at the information below for updates on issues raised at recent walkabouts.

Maltas Court

Meeting date and time: Monday 16 March at 11am.

What happened?

We identified issues with fly-tipping, litter, weeds and brambles that need to be cut back. The Love Where You Live Action team worked to remove waste and tidy up the area.

Aldham House Lane

Meeting date and time: Monday 23 March at 10am

What happened?

We identified issues with fly-tipping, potholes and waste in gardens. The Love Where You Live Action team were out removing fly-tipping and litter picking with local volunteers. We offered support to tenants with garden issues, and we reported potholes.

Worsbrough Common

Meeting date and time: Tuesday 7 April at 11am.

What happened?

We’re contacting tenants in response to seeing household items and waste at the side of five properties in the area.

Athersley South 1

Meeting date and time: Tuesday 7 April at 10.30am.

We identified issues with waste (black bags, mattresses and fridges) in gardens and one case of dog fouling, which have been raised with the neighbourhood officer.

Cudworth Bow

Meeting date and time: Tuesday 7 April at 10:30am

What happened?

We identified issues with five gardens and two cases of fly-tipping, and we've contacted the tenants about this.

Junction Close Estate

Meeting date and time: Tuesday 3 March at 10am

What happened?

Three tenants were contacted about waste in gardens, and we raised three orders to address fly-tipping issues.

Hoyland St Peters 1

Meeting date and time: Wednesday 4 March at 10am

What happened?

We identified issues with gardens, and we've contacted the tenants about this.

Norville Crescent Estate

Meeting date and time: Thursday 5 March at 10am

What happened?

We identified various issues with gardens which we’re investigating.

Springwood Road

Meeting date and time: Friday 6 March at 11am

What happened?

We identified waste in gardens, and we’re monitoring issues with dog fouling at the flats on Springwood Road.

Hoyland St Peters 2

Meeting date and time: Friday 13 March at 11am

What happened?

We identified rubbish and household items in front gardens, which the neighbourhood officer will investigate.

Hoyland Common 1

Meeting date and time: Thursday 9 April at 10am

What happened?

We’ve identified issues with one overgrown back garden, burning bins and rubbish, and a rolled-up carpet under the hedge in a front garden. We’ve raised these issues with the neighbourhood officer.

Cloughfields Estate

Meeting date and time: Friday 10 April at 10am

What happened?

We noticed a caravan parked on a driveway along with a sofa and a fridge outside two homes. The neighbourhood officer is dealing with the caravan, and monitoring the other issues.