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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Heritage Day at the Paramount – 14/09/2024

The Paramount will be open all day long for everyone to have a wander in and see the place as it looks in the daytime, have a chat to the fantastic staff, and learn more about its 110 year history.

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Cycle Race comes through Penistone

Cycling’s Tour of Britain men’s race stage came through Penistone on 5th September 2024. Needless to say in our area, this part of the race is a “hill climb” and provided a real test for some of the world’s top riders. Here’s a selection of photos taken by the town clerk.

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