23-692: Dodworth is a village in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire , England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire , it has a population of 5,742, increasing to 5,900 at the 2011 Census (9,777 for Dodworth Ward). Dodworth was historically a township in the ancient parish of Silkstone in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It became a separate civil parish in 1866, and an urban district in 1894. The urban district and civil parish were abolished in 1974, when Dodworth
46-758: A voluntary aided school administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council , in June 2019 Horizon Community College converted to academy status . The school is now sponsored by the Hoyland Common Academy Trust. As of 2020, Nicholas Bowen is now the Executive Principal, Vice Chair of Barnsley College , and the Chair of the Barnsley Schools Alliance, working two days a week to support school improvement across
69-516: A hill". Despite there being countless farms on hills around England, the majority of the Hoylands are concentrated in Barnsley. There are over 100 schools and colleges in the borough. State education is managed by Barnsley Local Education Authority . There are 14 state-run secondary schools and around 80 primary schools . There was an independent school, Hope House School . Post-16 education
92-470: A new campus with facilities for leisure, cultural activities and adult learning to be used by the local community. There is capacity, if needs be, to teach groups as large as 65, using classrooms with removable walls. Anne, Princess Royal visited the School on 4 July 2014 where she met the then local MP ( Dan Jarvis ), the executive principal ( Nicholas Bowen ) and a small selection of pupils. Previously
115-609: Is green belt and 9% is national park land, the majority of which is west of the M1. In 2007, it was estimated that Barnsley had 224,600 residents, measured at the 2011 census as 231,221. The neighbouring districts are Doncaster , Rotherham , Sheffield , High Peak , Kirklees and Wakefield . The borough was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 . It covered the whole area of 12 former districts and parts of another two, which were all abolished at
138-516: Is a metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire , England ; the main settlement is Barnsley and other notable towns include Penistone , Wombwell and Hoyland . The borough is bisected by the M1 motorway ; it is rural to the west, and largely urban/industrial to the east. It is estimated that around 16% of the borough is classed as urban overall, with this area being home to the vast majority of its residents. Additionally, 68% of Barnsley's 32,863 hectares
161-505: Is employment locally at the Dodworth Business Park and at Fall Bank Industrial Estate. In the past few years house prices have risen sharply, reflecting the popularity of living in the village. The soon to be relocated railway station has direct lines to Huddersfield and Barnsley. A new hotel and Toby Carvery has been built on Capitol Park close to the M1 motorway junction. The Dodworth Bypass , near junction 37 on
184-460: Is often referred to as the 'In and Out' estate by locals as many commuters from outside the village see this area as having easy access to the motorway links with house prices being reflective of their desirability. Further development is to the west with new housing at Champany Fields and Green Road, and luxury flats on Barnsley Road. These new homes are popular for commuters working in Barnsley, Sheffield, Manchester, Leeds and many other centres. There
207-526: Is provided at Barnsley College and the sixth form of Penistone Grammar School . An adult education college, Northern College, is located at Wentworth Castle in Stainborough . The University of Huddersfield has a campus in Barnsley town centre. In terms of television, the area is served by BBC Yorkshire and ITV Yorkshire broadcasting from the Emley Moor transmitter. Radio stations for
230-625: Is situated on High Street next to the war memorial. It functions as a local library, and provides internet access and 'Study Support' for local children. There are three churches in Dodworth, Dodworth Methodist Church, St John the Baptist Parish Church of 1844 by Benjamin Broomhead Taylor with three military graves, and Rosehill Wesleyan Reform Church on Keresforth Road adjacent to the school. Dodworth F.C. represented
253-448: Is the village of Hoyland itself south-east of Barnsley on the road to Sheffield, which includes the former hamlets of Hoyland Common, Upper Hoyland and Hoyland Nether ( nether being old English for "lower"). Hoylandswaine is located on the opposite side of the wide valley, and at almost 1000 feet above sea level has a wilder and bleaker feel than High Hoyland . The word Hoyland is derived from Norse, and at its simplest means "farm on
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#1732790597960276-566: The Huddersfield to Sheffield line, provides access to Barnsley centre, Sheffield, Leeds and other nearby towns and cities. There are two leading bus companies operating through Dodworth: Stagecoach and Tates. Recently there have been changes to service routes in the village, diverting buses from the main road to less populated areas. The new road system linking the motorway junction to the A628 towards Silkstone and Manchester, has bypassed what
299-517: The M1, was completed in early 2007. The bypass allows commuters to travel from central Barnsley, or the motorway, to Silkstone and surrounding areas without travelling through Dodworth. A new business park called Capitol Park, part funded through the European Objective One scheme, is under construction along the bypass. Pharmaceutical company Galpharm International operate from a purpose-built distribution and office complex in
322-651: The area are: Local newspaper for the area is served by the Barnsley Chronicle . 53°33′N 1°28′W / 53.550°N 1.467°W / 53.550; -1.467 Horizon Community College Horizon Community College is a co-educational secondary school located in Barnsley , South Yorkshire , England , on the A628 . The school was formed in 2012 from a merger of Holgate School and The Kingstone School . The school relocated to
345-442: The mayor every year. On the day of the mayor's appointment, a parade takes place in front of the town hall in honour of the new mayor. Barnsley borough is represented by four MPs: Dan Jarvis for Barnsley Central (Labour), Marie Tidball for Penistone & Stocksbridge (Labour), Stephanie Peacock for Barnsley East (Labour) and John Healey for Wentworth and Dearne CC (Labour). There are many Hoylands in Barnsley – there
368-454: The oldest trading routes in the area. Along High Street are a number of old weavers' cottages. Opposite the library is one of the village's oldest buildings. It dates back to 1600, with evidence of this above its High Street front door. There are established private housing estates at Baslow Crescent and Strafford Walk. Extensive newer housing is at the eastern side of Dodworth around Water Royd Drive and Rose Hill Drive. The Water Royd Drive area
391-477: The past twenty years, trees and wildlife have flourished. Now the whole of the east, south and west side are covered with trees. The north side is occupied by farmland and the former 'muck stack' is completely invisible apart from the rise. The crossroads between High Street, Station Road and Barnsley Road lead to Barnsley and Manchester . Dodworth's High Street acted as part of a historical trade route for salt brought from Cheshire to Barnsley, proving to be one of
414-487: The same time: The county borough of Barnsley had been self-governing, whereas the other 13 districts were all lower-tier authorities where county-level services were provided by West Riding County Council . From its creation in 1974 until 1986, the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley was a district-level authority, with county-level services provided by South Yorkshire County Council . The county council
437-790: The village in the FA Cup during the 1920s. Dodworth MWFC currently play in the Sheffield County Senior premier division. Dodworth Miners ARLFC was established in 2018 and competes in the Yorkshire Men's Summer League; it's predecessor Dodworth ARLFC (1980–2015) initially competed in the West Yorkshire Amateur League and later the National Conference League. Barnsley (borough) The Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley
460-711: The village. A memorial dedicated to the miners killed in the industry has now been erected on the High Street. A charity music festival was held at the Dodworth Miners' Welfare on 3 June 2012 to raise money for the memorial fund. Proximity to the M1 Junction 37 means that Dodworth has a high proportion of commuters to Sheffield and Leeds. It also has easy access to Manchester along the A628 through Woodhead. Many people also work in Barnsley town centre, 3 miles (4.8 km) away. Dodworth railway station , on
483-612: Was abolished in 1986, since when Barnsley has been responsible for all local government services. The borough forms part of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority . Elections to the council are held in three out of every four years, with one third of the 63 councillors being elected at each election. The council has been controlled by the Labour Party since its creation in 1974. The borough council appoints one councillor to be
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#1732790597960506-560: Was once a busy thoroughfare, producing a much quieter and sought-after retreat for villagers. Dodworth has two primary schools, Keresforth Primary School and Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy. Dodworth St John (formerly Dodworth Junior School) amalgamated with Dodworth CofE Infant School in 2002. Local secondary schools are Horizon Community College on Dodworth Road, and Penistone Grammar School in nearby Penistone . Dodworth Branch Library
529-422: Was transferred to the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in the new county of South Yorkshire. Dodworth is now an unparished area . Dodworth is a former coal mining village with approximately 5,800 people. The land occupying the former pit is now the Dodworth Business Park. The "muck" stack from the pit is clearly visible throughout the village. The spoil heaps are now covered with grass, scrub and birch trees. Over
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