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CONNECTED COMMUNITIES

Welcome to your thriving local community

Loci has everything covered in your local area:

  • Bin schedules with notifications
  • Recycling centres
  • Council tax
  • Local business directory
  • Health & support
  • Housing & maintenance
For Residents
For Councils
For Businesses

FAQs

What is Loci, and how can it help me?

Loci is a new community app that connects you with what’s happening in Barnsley. It helps you stay informed about local news, services and events, while also making it easier to share information, get involved and support your community.

You can use Loci to:
• Discover local updates, activities, and opportunities in one trusted place
• Easily find services and contact Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, or local groups when you need support
• Share useful information with neighbours and stay connected to your area

Loci brings your Barnsley local community online in a way that’s positive, inclusive, and privacy-friendly.

How can I check my bin day in Barnsley?

Through Loci, you can quickly reach the official Barnsley council bin collection information to check my bin day, see bin days Barnsley, and confirm what is my bin day. You can also find details for the Smithies Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre. Loci simply links you to the right pages on the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council website (barnsley.gov.uk).

How does Loci help me find support with housing benefit in Barnsley?

Loci guides you to the correct pages on the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council website (barnsley.gov.uk) where you can learn about housing benefit, how to apply for housing benefit, and find information on Barnsley Council housing. It keeps everything in one place so you can reach trusted local support quickly.

Where can I pay my council tax or check Barnsley council tax bands?

Loci connects you to the official council tax section on the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council website (barnsley.gov.uk), where you can pay my council tax, use My Bentax, explore council tax Barnsley pay options, see Barnsley council tax bands, or find the Barnsley Council tax contact number. Loci helps you reach the right place to pay Barnsley Council tax securely and clearly.

How can I find out if schools in Barnsley closed or check Barnsley school holidays?

Loci links you directly to school updates on the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council website (barnsley.gov.uk), helping you see if there are schools in Barnsley closed, any school closures Barnsley, and term-time details such as Barnsley school holidays and Barnsley schools holidays.

How does Loci help me search the Barnsley planning portal or check BMBC planning applications?

Using Loci, you can reach the official planning pages on Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council’s website (barnsley.gov.uk), including the Barnsley planning portal, BMBC planning portal, Barnsley MBC planning portal, and tools like the BMBC planning explorer. You can look up BMBC planning applications, read about BMBC planning permission, and carry out a Barnsley Council planning search.

 

Please note: availability of specific features and services within the Loci app depends on your local council. Loci connects to official council systems, so only services that your council provides and chooses to make accessible through Loci will be available in your area

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