St John’s Community Centre is now open
The renovation work at St John’s Community Centre is completed and the building is now open to the public and rooms available to hire.
Visit the Community Centre page for more info; there’s also an interactive floorplan and page detailing the refurbishment including before and after pictures.
Resource Centre
The Resource Centre is situated on the same site as the Community Centre and is the modern building below the car park. It is currently the houses the PTC Offices along with the Banking Hub. For more info about the Banking Hub please see this page.
Availability of the Centre is limited so please ring us for more information on 01226 370088 or email us.
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
Temporary Road Closure — Hoylandswaine 30/09/2024 (7 days)
Skinpit Lane we be closed to non-residents from 30th September 2024 for approximately 7 days.
Councillor Vacancies (updated 13th Sept 2024)
Co-option will take place regarding the two remaining vacancies for Councillors on the PTC on 23rd September 2024 at the upcoming OTC meeting.
Election Result – Penistone Ward
An election was held on 12th September 2024 for a Parish Councillor for Penistone Town Council – Penistone Ward.
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.
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.
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.
Beware of Fake Council Scammers
A resident of Sheffield Road in Springvale has contacted PTC to report that 2 men claiming to be from Penistone Council came to her house. These people were NOT from Penistone Council.
Interview with Brian Barnsley of Penistone Paramount
Visit Barnsley recently shared a video interview with the manager of Penistone Paramount.
Temporary Road Closure — Penistone from 09/09/2024
Berrywell Avenue, Castle Close (to the end) and Burnett Close (footpath), for the full length will be closed for approximately 7 days.
Road Closure — Dransfield Ave & Wilson Ave, Penistone
Dransfield Ave and Wilson Ave will be closed from 2nd September 2024 for approximately one week.
Footpath Closure – Old Anna Lane, 27/08/2024
Footpath adjacent to Four Falls between Folly Lane to Old Anna Lane will be closed for up to 6 months.
Relocation of PTC Offices
The Penistone Town Council office and team have temporarily relocated to the Resource Centre.
Penistone Town Hall Re-Roofing
Work has begun on completely re-roofing Penistone Town Hall.
Penistone Oktoberfest — 25/08/2024
Penistone Round Table and the Yorkshire Oompah band are returning to Penistone's Market Barn on bank holiday Sunday 25 August 2024! You may already know - this is not your standard beer festival! Music, comedy, entertainment, beer - this event is outstanding! And...
Road Closure — Thurlstone, 27/08/2024
Work Bank Lane from Old Anna Lane to Woodland Villa will be closed from 27 August 2024 for approximately 4 days
War Memorial Centenary Commemoration
The centenary of the Penistone War Memorial was marked by a short ceremony.
Temporary Road Closures — 05/09/2024 Penistone area
To help deliver the Tour of Britain cycling event, there will be a large number of rolling road closures on the day, which will temporarily restrict vehicle access to some areas of Penistone, Oxspring, and Thurgoland on Thursday, 5 September.
The Tour of Britain Cycle Race — Penistone Area, 05/09/2024
Stage three of British Cycling’s Tour of Britain men’s race will pass through the region on Thursday, 5 September 2024.
Roofing works at the Town Hall
Work on the roof will start in early August. This will also have an impact on the adjacent car park.
Councillor Vacancy — 9th July 2024
Due to the resignation of Councillor Lynne Crisp a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for Penistone Town Council, Cubley & Springvale Ward.
Councillor Vacancy — 8th July 2024
Due to the resignation of Councillor Catherine Dodson a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for Penistone Town Council, Cubley & Springvale Ward.
Summer Fun – a Thank You!
What a wonderful day we had at the ‘Summer Event’ across three venues in the Town: The Market Barn, St Johns Community and Resource Centre and the Penistone Paramount. A free summer fun day for all the family to attend. Free entry, free rides and games and an...
Councillor Vacancy — 25th June 2024
Due to the resignation of Councillor Lisa Cork a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for Penistone Town Council.
Treasure Hunt in Penistone
Win free cinema tickets!