Cash-saving measures have already been proposed in the borough, including dimming street lights, increasing the price of staff parking, taking away mobile phones from some staff and councillors, and stopping publishing its Spotlight magazine.
Barnsley Golf Course, currently council-run, could also be transferred as a community asset to save £30,000, while people needing new bins would also be charged for each bin delivered, rather than a flat rate for delivery.
However, according to the budget proposals, the authority also planned to fund a two-year pilot for free bus travel for all children and young people under 18, using £5m from its reserves.
That meant it would be be easier for young residents to access education, work, and social opportunities and would also promote sustainability, the documents stated.
Barnsley Council’s 2025-26 budget proposals are due be considered by a meeting of the cabinet on 5 February, before being presented to the full council on 27 February.
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