BARNSLEY is set to benefit from government funding to help build new homes in the town.
Housing minister Brandon Lewis announced that Barnsley is among 60 councils to receive part of a £3 million fund that will help deliver up to 25,000 new homes across the country.
The money will help develop sites that have been given planning permission but remain caught up in red tape.
Mr Lewis said the money will help tackle some long-standing issues and get spades in the ground and homes built for local families.
He added: "The money will help councils clear the way for builders to get on site and get work underway quickly, providing families with new homes and boosting local businesses and jobs."
