St John’s Community Centre is now open
The renovation of the Community Centre is finished and the building is now open to the public.
Visit the Community Centre page for more info.
Banking Hub
A Post Office Banking Hub has been set up in the Resource Centre as part of the renovation.
For more info about the Banking Hub please see this page.
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
Banking Hub now Open (updated 08/05/2025)
The new Banking Hub is now open at the Resource Centre! (Updated to include additional info along with details about Community Bankers from Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds and Natwest.)
Bullhouse Bridge Reopened
Repair work on Bullhouse Bridge on the Trans Pennine Trail is now completed.
Annual Town Assembly — 15/05/2025
This year’s Annual Town Assembly will be held at Council Chamber, Shrewsbury Road, on 15th May 2025.
South Yorkshire to Bring Buses under Public Control
Information about the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s plans for bus services in the region.
Mayor’s Parade 2025 in Barnsley Chronicle
The Mayor’s Parade and Gala will be taking place on 7th and 8th June. The Barnsley Chronicle recently interviewed volunteer Jill Goddard.
Advertise in the Brochure
Advertising and sponsorship from local business is a vital income stream for the Paramount. If you’re interested in placing an ad in the brochure please click to read more.
Volunteers Needed
How you can volunteer to help with the day-to-day running of the Paramount and help with this valuable community service.
Friends of Penistone Paramount
A group set up enabling the community to help with the upkeep and running of their cinema.
Community Centre Closure (Jan 2025 Update)
The Community Centre will be temporarily closed for essential renovations until at elast the end of March 2025.
Temp Road Closure, New Rd, Gunthwaite — 27/02/2025
New Road, from Broad Oak Road to Cat Hill Lane, from 27 January 2025 will be closed for approximately 2 days.
FREE Warm Packs provided by PTC
Limited stocks of warm packs provided by PTC free of charge are currently available.
Temp Road Closure, Sheffield Rd, Penistone — 06/02/2025
Sheffield Road from Lairds Way to the railway bridge will be closed for around 24 hours on 6th February.
Penistone Christmas Lights and Tractor and Wagon Run 2024
See video from this year’s excellent event!
Photos & Video from Remembrance Sunday 2024
A selection of photos from Remembrance Sunday 2024. Updated to include video.
Temporary Speed Restriction – Penistone from 09/12/2024
There will be a temporary speed restriction on Halifax Road for approximately 7 weeks
Christmas Light Switch-on 30th Nov 2024
A date for your calendar – the annual Penistone Town Council lights switch on 2024!
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.