Some Barnsley council services “unable to operate as normal” as staff isolates
The leader of the Council is urging people to get vaccinated and wear face masks
Last updated 17th Jan 2022
Some Barnsley council services are “unable to operate as normal” as staff are isolating.
More than 4,300 people tested positive for Covid in the town between the 10th and 16th January.
The Council's leader is warning some services are critical.
Latest updates and information was published on Barnsley Council social media:
The leader of Barnsley Council, Sir Steve Houghton CBE, advised residents to get vaccinated and wear face masks, as he warned that some council services are ‘unable to operate’ amid rising rates.
He also said:
“Our staff, like you or any members of the public, are susceptible to COVID-19 and in turn, have to follow the guidance on isolating.
“Many of our services are critical, like children’s services and adult social care, as well as emptying your bins, gritting roads and emergency repairs to potholes.
And as a result, he stated that "some services may take longer than usual, or some may be paused temporarily."