NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY
Public notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that due to the resignation of Councillor Lisa Cork a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for Penistone Town Council, Penistone Ward.
The vacancy will be filled by election if, within fourteen working days of this notice, any ten local government electors for Penistone Ward submit a written request to the Returning Officer, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Electoral Services, PO Box 634, Barnsley S70 9GG.
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.
Temporary Road Closure, Penistone
There will be a temporary road closure at Chapelfield Lane/Clarel Street, Penistone from 28th Oct 2023 for approximately 2 weeks.
Speed Restriction, Millhouse, Oct-Dec 2023
A 40mph speed restriction will be in place on Manchester Rd, Millhouse Green starting 30th October 2023 for approximately 5 weeks.
Changes to Bus Services during Roadworks
Changes to bus services in Penistone caused by the road works which will be carried out from 24th September 2023 for approximately 3 weeks.
Temporary Road Closure, Penistone
Road closures on a phased basis from 24 September 2023 for approx 3 weeks. Areas affected: Bridge St, St Mary’s St, Market St, Shrewsbury Rd.
Temporary Speed Restrictions, Oct 2023
Temporary speed restrictions will be in place at Millhouse Green, Cubley and Langsett for approx 7 days.
Fighting for a Fair Deal for Public Transport
South Yorkshire’s Mayor wants to talk to members of our community about his work around a fair funding deal for public transport across South Yorkshire. (September update – includes additional dates.)
Temporary Speed Reduction – Ecklands
A temporary 40 mph speed limit from 2 October 2023 for approx two weeks.
Antiques Fairs at the Community Centre
Dates of the new monthly Antiques and Craft Fair at St. John’s Community Centre.
Free dry-stone Walling Course
A free, one-day, dry stone walling course (with maths!). Brush up on your numbers and learn new skills.
Mayor attends Community Group Meeting
The Mayor attended a community coffee morning and chatted with representatives from local groups.
Road Closures, Penistone on 9th Sept 2023
The following roads will be affected by a temporary road closure on 9th September 2023 as part of traffic management on the day of the Penistone Show:
Bluebell Avenue, Green Road, High Street, Clarel Street, Chapelfield Lane, Schole Avenue, Back Lane and Market Lane.
Road Closure — Catshaw Lane, Millhouse Green
A temporary road closure will be in effect from 24th August for approximately 3 days.
Bus Timetable Changes
Changes to bus services in South Yorks from 3rd sept 2023. Also includes school buses.
Barbie opening night success!
The new Barbie film had a great opening night with a packed cinema…
Motown night at St John’s Church
Sing along and dance to the classics! Fundraiser for the repair of the church roof.
Mayor Presents Charity Donation
The Mayor presented a donation of £1,267.75 to Barnsley Sexual Abuse And Rape Crisis Services with funds raised by this year’s Penistone Mayor’s Gala.
Speed restrictions – Halifax Rd UPDATE
peed restrictions will be in place for around 5 months from 13th November 2023.
Meet Barbie And Ken!
Barbie and Ken will be at the Paramount at 7pm on Friday 4th August!
Mayor visits Buckingham Care Home
Cllr. Mandy Lowe-Flello congratulated staff, residents and supporters who raised £1,700 for their residents’ fund.
First Aid Classes for Kids
Free classes for kids at St John’s Community Centre, Sunday 13th August 2023.
Free Adult First Aid Class
Penistone Community Centre, Sunday 6th August 2023.
Public Toilets reopened, Penistone
Available for use 9.00am – 3.30pm, Monday – Saturday.
Penistone Oktoberfest 2023
Annual Oktoberfest organised by the Round Table. Raising money for the Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Funding for Livestock Farmers
£10 million is being made available to cattle farmers in England to help them replace ageing cattle buildings with state-of-the-art facilities.