Cllr Andy Wray Rockingham Independent

18/06/2026

MY JUNE SURGERY CANCELLED

17/06/2026

PLEASED TO SEE THE UPGRADES ON BIRDWELL REC

Looking for somewhere to get active outdoors? Birdwell Community Park is worth a visit.

Through the Love Where You Live programme, both the junior and senior multi-use games areas have been fully refurbished, with fresh markings and target games added to create a space that works for all ages.

It’s a great place for young people to get moving, try something new and enjoy time outside with friends.

Please help look after your local park so it stays a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Love Where You Live is helping to create a Barnsley that feels vibrant and welcoming. Find out how you can get involved with Love Where You Live in the comments below.

17/06/2026

PARKSIDE WALL UPDATE

Just popped on to see the gent who is repairing this wall.

Nearly done, toppers going on next.

Turns out he knows me from my BMB Building Materials days ( that's at least 25 years).

He tells me the near misses he's seen with speeding motorists not realising there is a roundabout in situ.

I'll be contacting Highways again to see if any more signs can go up.

15/06/2026

BINS EMPTIED AGAIN

The 2 bins between Hawshaw Lane and Upper Hoyland Road emptied again. Pink bags left at side of a litter bin and reported for collection.

Nice to see people using them. I'd dread to think what litter would be spread about if not.

Just goes to prove, people do use bins when they are about. Something I've been passionate about since 1st elected in 2023.

14/06/2026

NEXT MEETING FOR RESIDENTS WITH SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE

13/06/2026

SPORTS CENTRE TRAVELLERS UPDATE

I've now received information that both BMBC and South Yorkshire Police are dealing with this matter.

Police have powers to serve Section 82 notices, which in this case, means the travellers have to move within 24 hours.

13/06/2026

TRAVELLERS ON HOYLAND SPORTS CENTRE CAR PARK.

I am at the scene speaking with staff and customers at the Sports Centre.

What I can say is the caravans are not blocking any entrances or exits and it's business as usual.

As it is an ongoing issue, as I get updates I will update this post.

12/06/2026

GREEN BINS UPDATE..

I feel it's about time people were informed about procedures for the collection of green bins.

Councils do NOT have to provide/ collect them. Of the Councils that do provide these, 70% charge. I'm led to believe Sheffield charge £80 and Rotherham £70 per year.

Mandatory bins are grey, blue, brown.

Because there are delays in collecting the Mandatory bins, green bins go to bottom of list.

I, like other Councillors, I'm sure, are getting endless enquiries about green bins. I feel like a cut and paste man with my replies.

I do believe the Council could have put this message out themselves. They may have, but i haven't read anything.

Can you please share this post to as many people as possible.

And just to inform you all, mine doesn't get collected either.

11/06/2026

At Lincoln Castle watching Peter Hook and OMD...going back to the 80s