News and Notices
Info relating directly to Penistone Town Council business, its premises and services will appear on this page along with other community info such as road closures as provided by Barnsley MBC etc when available.
For information about classes or events held in the Community Centre please contact the organisers directly at the details mentioned on the Classes and Events page.
Other related news items will appear on the Penistone Town Council Facebook page.
Forthcoming Penistone Paramount events and general info can be found on its own page. (Penistone Paramount is part-subsidised by Penistone Town Council.)
General News & Notices
Speed Restrictions — MILLHOUSE, 6th—13th October 2025
There will be a temporary 40mph speed restriction on Manchester Road from Fulshaw Lane to Flouch Roundabout, from 6 October 2025 for approximately one week.
Speed Restrictions — CUBLEY, 13th—15th October 2025
A temporary 40mph speed restriction will be in operation from 13 October 2025 for approximately two days on the following roads:
Mortimer Road from Oxspring Road to Joan Royd Lane; Joan Royd Lane for a distance of 30 metres from the junction of Mortimer Road.
Road Closure — ECKLANDS, 23rd October 2025
Liley Lane from Manchester Road to Ecklands Farm will be closed from 23 October 2025 for approximately one day.
Warmer Spaces Events @Paramount 2025
The return of free screenings of family films at the Paramount in October, November and December 2025 as part of the Warmer Spaces initiative.
Speed Restrictions — PENISTONE, 9th—16th October 2025
There will be temporary 40mph speed restriction on Huddersfield Road from Wellhouse Lane to Scout Bridge Farm, from 9 October 2025 for approximately one week.
Speed Restrictions — MILLHOUSE GREEN, 17—24th October 2025
There will be a temporary 40mph speed restriction on Manchester Road from Liley Lane to Hartcliff Road from 17th October 2025 for approximately 7 days.
Speed Restrictions — HOYLANDSWAINE, 21st—28th Sept 2025
A temporary 40mph speed restriction will be in operation on roads for a distance of 100 metres from Hoylandswaine Roundabout from 21 September 2025 for approximately one week. Sundays only.
PTC Temporary Office Closures
Penistone Town Council office will be closed due to staff annual leave on Friday 19th September, Friday 26th September, Monday 22nd September (morning).
Penistone Paramount — Proposed Upgrade
Second screen and new café / bar planned for the Penistone Paramount!
BIADS Open Day
BIADS provides support for Barnsley people who have any form of dementia and their families and friends.
Road Closure — MILLHOUSE GREEN, 02—07/010/2015
Millhouse Lane will be closed from 2 October 2025 for approximately 5 days. Access maintained for residents.
Road Closure — HOYLANDSWAINE, 22—27/09/2015
Cat Hill Lane from New Road to Firs Lane will be closed from 22 September 2025 for approximately 5 days.
Speed Restrictions — HOYLANDSWAINE & PENISTONE, 21st Sept 2025
There will be a temporary 40mph speed restriction for approximately one week. Sundays only: Halifax Road; Barnsley Road A628; High Lee Lane; Barnsley Road.
Paramount Open Days: 13 & 14 Sept 2025
Join the Paramount team to see behind the scenes on their second annual Heritage Open Day weekend.
Sponsor a Seat
You can put your name or the name of a loved one on a seat plaque for everyone to see! All proceeds go towards the upkeep of this vital part of our community.
Upcoming PACT Meetings 2025 (updated)
List of PACT meetings for 2025. These take place bimonthly, attended by a range of agencies that help to fix issues like anti-social behaviour and neighbourhood crime.
Please note that the August meeting is now on the 28th, not 20th.
Road Closure — HOYLANDSWAINE, 10th Sept 2025
Firs Lane from Cat Hill Livery to Cat Hill Mews will be closed on 10 September 2025 for approximately one day.
Cinema of the Year Awards —
Vote for the Paramount!
BIFA (British Independent Film Awards C.I.C.) is inviting the public to vote for their favourite independent cinema. This is your chance to vote for the Paramount!
Yorkshire Post Feature
The Yorkshire Post Magazine recently published an excellent article about the Penistone Paramount and includes an interview with manager Brian Barnsley.
Penistone Library Closure: 03/09/25 — April 2026
Extensive work is to be carried on the library, bringing a range of services together under one roof. A temporary service will operate from Penistone Town Hall during this period.
You can now Donate to the Paramount!
In response to the wishes of Paramount customers a donation button has been added to the Paramount website.
One-way Restriction — Hoylandswaine, 11th August
One-way closure allowing traffic to travel from Haigh Lane towards Barnsley Road A628 only, from 11 August 2025 for approximately 5 days.
Additional Road Closure — Royd Moor Rd, Thurlstone, 12th August
Royd Moor Road in Thurlstone will be closed from 12th July 2025 for approximately 3 days.
Road Closure — Thurlstone, 21st July for 3 weeks
Royd Moor Road from High Bank Lane to Royd Moor Reservoir will be closed from 21 July 2025 for approximately two weeks.