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BBC News
19-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Work starts on Barnsley's Alhambra Shopping Centre revamp
Work has started on transforming the first floor of a shopping centre in South Yorkshire into a health and wellbeing Council said the former Wilko store at the Alhambra Shopping Centre is currently being revamped as part of its Health on the High Street specialists from Barnsley Hospital's Ophthalmology Services is expected to move into the premises once work is completed by the Steve Houghton, leader of Barnsley Council, said he wants to bring health services "into the heart of our town centre", adding that by 2028 the first floor would host a range of NHS services, mental health support and a gym. He said: "Expanding the range of health and wellbeing services in the heart of our town centre is going to deliver even more efficient and effective services, hugely enhancing people's experiences and ultimately improving the lives of residents."I'm excited to see the first Barnsley Hospital services moving into the space later this year, making it easier for you to get vital health checks and scans, and can't wait for the space to continue growing its offer over the next few years."The shopping centre was bought by the council in 2023 for £ Health on the High Street initiative started three years ago with the opening of the NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in The Glass Works, near the shopping centre. South Yorkshire's mayor, Oliver Coppard, added the plans would give people "the chance to live happier, healthier lives".He said: "Phase one of the Health on the High Street project has already been a huge success - improving waiting times and patient outcomes through the Community Diagnostic Centre."Phase two, that I'm proud to be supporting with over £60m of funding from the Mayoral Combined Authority, will improve and extend that impact, making a very real difference for the people of Barnsley and South Yorkshire." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barnsley shopping centre to get £10m boost
More than £10m has been put aside to improve a major retail and leisure development in Barnsley as well as a busy town centre roundabout, said a council. The money will be used to "enhance" public spaces at the Glass Works centre, improve fire safety and attract new commercial tenants. Traffic flow in the area will also be improved as part of the project, with works planned for the Alhambra roundabout - where the entrance to Glass Works parking is. Councillor Robert Frost said this would alleviate congestion and make the area more attractive to shoppers, workers and visitors. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council also said the one of the most "pressing" upgrades was replacing fire doors in the Glass Works Market to meet modern safety standards. The funding will also be used for "essential" work on the Glass Works bridge and surrounding areas. Frost said: "As part of our commitment to maintaining the Glass Works, money was set aside for a life cycle replacement programme of planned essential maintenance and repair works. "These include necessary maintenance and repairs in the Market, such as replacing doors as well as improvements." Other allocations in the local authority's capital project budget include £18m for the Health on the High Street project in the Alhambra Centre and £6.5m for projects that promote walking and cycling across the borough, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Frost added: "The budget for this maintenance is funded from the income generated by the tenants of the Glass Works and was approved by the cabinet in 2023. "The works were completed in 2024." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here. Cinema given public money could leave town complex Lost Christmas carol inspires light festival Barnsley Council
BBC News
15-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Barnsley Glassworks to get £10m boost
More than £10m has been put aside to improve a major retail and leisure development in Barnsley as well as a busy town centre roundabout, said a council. The money will be used to "enhance" public spaces at the Glass Works centre, improve fire safety and attract new commercial tenants. Traffic flow in the area will also be improved as part of the project, with works planned for the Alhambra roundabout - where the entrance to Glass Works parking is. Councillor Robert Frost said this would alleviate congestion and make the area more attractive to shoppers, workers and visitors. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council also said the one of the most "pressing" upgrades was replacing fire doors in the Glass Works Market to meet modern safety funding will also be used for "essential" work on the Glass Works bridge and surrounding said: "As part of our commitment to maintaining the Glass Works, money was set aside for a life cycle replacement programme of planned essential maintenance and repair works. "These include necessary maintenance and repairs in the Market, such as replacing doors as well as improvements."Other allocations in the local authority's capital project budget include £18m for the Health on the High Street project in the Alhambra Centre and £6.5m for projects that promote walking and cycling across the borough, according to the Local Democracy Reporting added: "The budget for this maintenance is funded from the income generated by the tenants of the Glass Works and was approved by the cabinet in 2023. "The works were completed in 2024."Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
