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Barnsley Council to Demolish Derelict Homes, Invest £23 Million

11/3/2025

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Barnsley Council plans to demolish 30 derelict homes in Goldthorpe and replace them with nine new council houses by summer 2026.
Goldthorpe has declined since coal mines closed in 1994, with litter, vermin, and abandoned homes.
Residents report safety concerns, including arson and vandalism.
The council will invest £23 million in housing and community improvements.
Regeneration efforts including a new town square have begun, but locals feel forgotten and unsafe.

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Barnsley Council plans to demolish 30 derelict homes in Goldthorpe and replace them with nine new council houses by summer 2026.
Goldthorpe has declined since coal mines closed in 1994, with litter, vermin, and abandoned homes.
Residents report safety concerns, including arson and vandalism.
The council will invest £23 million in housing and community improvements.
Regeneration efforts including a new town square have begun, but locals feel forgotten and unsafe.