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.
We Are Recruiting
PART-TIME CARETAKER Penistone Town Council are currently recruiting for a permanent Caretaker. Penistone Town Council are an active, busy Council that are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic person to take on the role as caretaker at Penistone...
Queen’s Jubilee Community Planning Meeting
QUEENS JUBILEE COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETING 15th March 2022 at 7.30 p.m. at St John’s Community Centre – Top Hall. Penistone Town Council will be formally hosting two events over the Queens Jubilee weekend as follows -: 1) Thursday June 2nd – Lighting of the beacon at...
Town Council Office Christmas Closure Period
The Town Council Offices will be closed from Monday 27th December 2021 until Monday 3rd January 2022 for the Christmas period. The Town Council would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.
Mandatory Face Coverings
MANDATORY FACE COVERINGS TO BE WORN IN THE COMMUNITY CENTREDue to the recent changes in legislation and the move to Level 4, face coverings are now compulsory when using St Johns Community Centre, the Paramount and for all public meetings unless you are exempt. Please...
Christmas Market at the Market Barn
PENISTONE CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE MARKET BARN The Penistone Christmas market is to be held this Saturday the 4th December in the Market Barn, Penistone. There will be a number of Christmas stalls with local traders in attendance, the Thurlstone Brass Band playing and...
Christmas Light Switch on 4th December 2021
We are pleased to announce the Penistone Town Council annual light switch on 2021.The annual light switch on will take place at Market Place at the Lychgate at St John's Church from 4 p.m.Thurlstone Brass band will be performing Christmas Carols in the Market Barn at...
Remembrance Sunday – 14th November 2021
Information about the the Remembrance Day Parade on November 14th.
Community Centre Refurbishment
It’s been a busy week at St John's Community Centre with the refurbishment of the lower hall floor. This was damaged during the election in May and B.M.B.C have sent in the contractors to repair the damage. Now this has been completed we wanted to share with you the...
Road Closures 11th September
Info about temporary road closures for the Penistone show on Sat Sept 11th 2021.
Pandemic Update – from 19th July 2021
From 19th July the Community Centre will resume normal activities and all groups are able to return.
Town Council and Planning Meeting, 19th July 2021
The next meeting of the Town Council and Planning Committee will be held on Monday 19th July 2021 at 7.00 pm, at St John’s Community Centre, Penistone. Members of the Public and Press are invited to attend. Click here to download the official notice (PDF).
Job Vacancy – Assistant to the Clerk
Info about new vacancy at PTC.
PTC Donates Plaques to RAFA Penistone
PTC donated memorial plaques to commemorate the VE/VJ75 Anniversary 2020 and in recognition of the late RAF Veteran, Ronald David Andrews.
Attendance Instructions for Face to Face Meetings
As we resume face to face meetings for the Town Council please see instructions on attending meetings to ensure social distancing and to adhere to Covid guidelines. Attendance instructions for Face to Face Meetings.
Paramount reopens, 28th May 2021
Penistone Paramount will reopen on Friday 28th May 2021.
Community Centre – limited reopening
St John’s Community Centre reopens.
COVID-19 outreach team: Penistone Market, Thurs 13 May
COVID-19 community outreach will be handing out home testing kits and face coverings.
New Email Address
Please note the new address.
Town Council Meeting, Wednesday 5th May 2021
The annual meeting of the Town Council will be held on Wednesday 5th May 2021 at 7.00 pm via Zoom.
Thurlstone Chase Fell Race 02/07/2021
Info about the 2021 Thurlstone Chase.
Car Parking Issues
Info about what we can and can’t do regarding car parking legislation in the area.
Annual Town Assembly, 28th April 2021
The next Annual Town Assembly Meeting will be held remotely via internet platform (Zoom) on Wednesday 28th April 2021 at 7.00 pm.
Town Council Meeting, 26th April 2021
The next meeting of the Town Council will be held on Monday 26th April 2021 at 7.00 pm via Zoom.
Pandemic Update, April 2021
Info about reopening the community centre and offices.