News and Notices
Info relating directly to Penistone Town Council business, its premises and services will appear on this page and can be found under General News below the Paramount section. Other community info such as road closures as provided by Barnsley MBC etc will also appear where 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.
Penistone Paramount Info
Penistone Paramount Cinema is part-subsidised by Penistone Town Council. It’s a highly successful and popular resource for the community and continues to go from strength to strength, showing recent films and a wide variety of live performances.
What’s On at The Paramount: 15th—28th November 2024
The list of upcoming films and shows at the Paramount.
New Paramount Website Launched
The new Penistone Paramount website is now online!
New Display Boards
We’ve installed new displays in town exclusively to promote the Paramount.
Folk Cancer – Paramount, 23 & 24 Nov 2024
An exciting weekend of folk music at the Paramount raising funds for cancer research. Artists include, Kate Rusby and Eddi Reader.
Interview with Brian Barnsley of Penistone Paramount
Visit Barnsley recently shared a video interview with the manager of Penistone Paramount.
General News & Notices
Temporary Speed Restriction – Penistone from 09/12/2024
There will be a temporary speed restriction on Halifax Road for approximately 7 weeks
What’s On at The Paramount: 15th—28th November 2024
The list of upcoming films and shows at the Paramount.
Christmas Light Switch-on 30th Nov 2024
A date for your calendar – the annual Penistone Town Council lights switch on 2024!
Photos from Remembrance Sunday 2024
A selection of photos from Remembrance Sunday 2024. Video will also be uploaded soon.
New Paramount Website Launched
The new Penistone Paramount website is now online!
Remembrance Day Temporary Road Closures 10/11/2024
The following roads in Penistone will be closed between 10.00am – 12.00 noon: Back Lane, Church Street, High Street, Market Place, Market Street, Park Avenue, St Mary’s Street, Schole Avenue, Shrewsbury Road
Remembrance Sunday, 10th November 2024
Information about the parade and service on Sunday 12th November 2023. (Updated to include road closures.)
Christmas Chalkathon — ‘Gonks for Good’
The Chalkathon is a fundraising initiative by local artist, Lucy Burns. Unique gonk designs will be painted on windows around Penistone. Each will be available for a donation with all proceeds going to Barnsley Hospice.
Bus Reform Consultation
There is currently an ongoing discussion about the future of the bus services in the South Yorkshire area and the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority is offering the public the chance to have its say.
Temporary Road Closure — Millhouse from 4/11/2024
Royd Lane, from Manchester Road to New Royd will be closed from 4 November 2024 for approximately five days
PACT Minutes 2024
Minutes of meetings can viewed here. Includes October 2024.
Pension Credit – Are you Missing Out?
Many people are missing out on Pension Credit, which gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re on a low income. See how BMBC might be able to help.
Community Shop on the Go — Oct 2024
Calling at Penistone Church FC car park, the project takes great food to venues across the borough and sells it at a fraction of the usual cost.
New Display Boards
We’ve installed new displays in town exclusively to promote the Paramount.
Temporary Road Closure — Penistone 20/10/2024 (7 days)
Victoria Street from High Street to Vicarage Walk will be closed from 20 October 2024 for approximately one week.
PTC Office Closure
The Penistone Town Council office will be closed on Friday 27th September.
New Councillors
PTC has 3 new councillors: Matthew Nicholson, Yvette Cooper and Claire Redmond.
The Mayor @ Penistone Show
The Mayor of Penistone was at the Penistone Agricultural Show on the 14th September.
Reading Challenge @ Penistone Library
Mayor Cllr. Mandy Lowe-Flello was delighted to present the children with their awards at Penistone Library.
Folk Cancer – Paramount, 23 & 24 Nov 2024
An exciting weekend of folk music at the Paramount raising funds for cancer research. Artists include, Kate Rusby and Eddi Reader.
Temporary Road Closure — Hoylandswaine 30/09/2024 (7 days)
Skinpit Lane we be closed to non-residents from 30th September 2024 for approximately 7 days.
Councillor Vacancies (updated 13th Sept 2024)
Co-option will take place regarding the two remaining vacancies for Councillors on the PTC on 23rd September 2024 at the upcoming OTC meeting.
Election Result – Penistone Ward
An election was held on 12th September 2024 for a Parish Councillor for Penistone Town Council – Penistone Ward.
Temporary Road & Footpath Closures 14/09/2024
On the day of the Penistone Show, Bluebell Avenue, Green Road, High Street, Clarel Street, Chapelfield Lane, Schole Avenue, Back Lane and Market Lane, Penistone will be closed on 14 September 2024 between 0600 and 2000.