Council cuts ‘front line’ bills service

PAYMENTS for bills such as council tax will no longer be accepted at some Barnsley Council offices after this month because of budget cuts.

The council’s Barnsley Connects payment service will stop at Wombwell Town Hall, Hoyland Town Hall, Penistone Town Hall and Laithes Lane in Athersley.

A council spokesman said: “Customers are reassured that Barnsley Connects offices will continue to provide a full information and enquiry service across the borough once local offices cease accepting payments.

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“Customers will need to choose an alternative payment method to pay for numerous council services including rent and council tax.”

The payment service will also cease in Cudworth on Thursday, April 28; in Royston on Tuesday, May 31 and in Goldthorpe on Thursday, June 30.

A Barnsley Council spokesman said: “After a period of consultation, the decision has been taken to close the front line payment facilities currently delivered by Barnsley Connects.

“This is due to the financial challenges Barnsley Council is faced with. All services have been reviewed to see if they can be streamlined.”