News and Notices
Info relating directly to Penistone Town Council business, its premises and services will appear here.
Class cancellations will also appear here if we have been informed beforehand but please note that general information about classes or events held in the Community Centre, Paramount but not organised by the PTC will not be included here: please contact the organisers directly at the info mentioned on the Classes and Events page.
Other related news items will appear on the Penistone Town Council Facebook page.
Community Centre Car Park Maintenance
Work will be carried out in the car park on 31st May from 00:00 for a minimum of 24 hours as resurfacing and marking upgrades take place.
80s Music Night
At the Paramount, part of the 2023 Mayor’s Parade and Gala weekend.
Mayor’s Gala and Parade 2023
Info about this year’s parade and gala.
Sponsored Hanging Baskets
Promote your business or make a personal tribute to a friend or family member by sponsoring a beautiful hanging basket in Penistone.
Phillip Beard – Honorary Freedom of the Town
We were proud to award the Freedom of Town to Philip Beard earlier this month in recognition for all his voluntary work for Penistone.
The Coronation Event at Penistone Paramount
Around 100 people attended the Coronation Event at the Paramount.
Message from the Outgoing Mayor
The outgoing mayor, Neville Shiggins, addressed the Council at a meeting on 23rd April 2023. The text can be read here.
Preparations for the Coronation
PTC gets ready for the Coronation…
Wellhouse Lane Speed Restriction UPDATE
The 30mph speed limit on Wellhouse Lane from Halifax Road from 27 March 2023 has been extended until 30th June 2023.
Warm Spaces Events at Paramount, April & May 2023
Free warmer spaces screening event at PENISTONE PARAMOUNT – ‘Over The Hedge’, 29th March 2023 at 4.15pm
King’s Coronation at Penistone Paramount
Penistone Town Council invites you to the Paramount Cinema to watch the King’s Coronation on the big screen – free entry.
South Yorks Police Survey
South Yorkshire Police are launching an engagement survey and need your views to help shape the future of their services for victims of crime.
Social Prescribing Drop-in Sessions
Social Prescribing Link Workers will be on hand to listen and connect people to services or support. Sessions will be held in Penistone Library on Thursdays.
Annual Town Assembly, 20th April 2023
If you would like to meet the PTC Councillors and hear about their work over the last year please join us at the Annual Town Assembly.
Public Toilets, Penistone
General information regarding the public toilets in Penistone and what’s being done to improve the situation.
PTC and Cost of Living Crisis
Penistone Town Council was recently recognised by BMBC for its work helping the community during the cost of living crisis.
Whams Road, Hazelhead — Road Closure.
Whams Rd, Hazelhead will be closed from Flouch roundabout to Old Manchester Rd roundabout, from 27th March 2023 for approximately two nights
Election of Councillors
Notice of election – official information including nominations.
Towngate, Thurlstone – Temporary Closure
An order will be made to close Towngate from outside The Crystal Palace to Manchester Road, from 3rd April 2023 for approximately 2 days.
Millhouse Speed Restrictions, April 2013
Speed restrictions will be in place on Manchester Road for around 3 days from 17th April 2023.
Hartcliff Rd/Hartcliff Hill Rd/Mossley Rd Closures
An order will be made to close the roads from 17 April 2023 for approximately six weeks.
Penistone Arts Week, 4th—26th March 2023
Penistone Arts Week is the arts festival for the community, by the community.
Closure of Public Toilets
Toilets in Market Place are currently closed, awaiting repairs.
Speed restrictions – Halifax Rd
In order to enable safe access to the new development site, speed restrictions will be in place for around 5 months from 13th March 2023.