Community Centre Temporary Closure
Please note that due to essential renovation work the whole of the Community Centre building will be inaccessible until the end of March 2025 at the earliest. However, the PTC offices — in the Resource Centre below the car park — will be open as usual during this time.
News and Notices
Info relating directly to Penistone Town Council business, its premises and services will appear on this page and can be found under General News below the Paramount section. Other community info such as road closures as provided by Barnsley MBC etc will also appear where 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.
Penistone Paramount Info
Penistone Paramount Cinema is part-subsidised by Penistone Town Council. It’s a highly successful and popular resource for the community and continues to go from strength to strength, showing recent films and a wide variety of live performances.
To see the listings of upcoming releases, events and book online please visit the Paramount website.
You can also follow the Paramount’s social media on Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.
The Paramount Newsletter is published regularly and you can sign up using the form on the website. It’s easy to unsubscribe and your information will not be passed onto third parties.
Paramount Hoodie
Paramount hoodies are now available from the cinema box office and all profits go towards the upkeep of the Paramount.
General News & Notices
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!
Road Closure: Barnsley Rd, Penistone, 23-06-2024
Barnsley Rd, Penistone will be closed either side of the railway bridge, from 23 June 2024 for approximately 1 day.
Speed Restriction, Penistone – Ingbirchworth, July 2024
There will be a 40mph speed restriction on A629 Halifax Road and A629 Huddersfield Road from 1 July 2024 for approximately one month.
St John’s Community Centre Car Park Closure
The Community Centre Car Park will be closed from Thursday 20th until the end of Sunday 23rd June.
Summer Fun Afternoon — 22nd June (updated)
PTC are proud to present our Summer Fun Afternoon. Please come and join us for a FREE afternoon of family fun and entertainment on Saturday 22nd June 2pm – 7.30pm.
Temporary Road Closure, Whitley Rd, 8th — 13th July 2024
Whitley Road, from Hog Close Lane to Royd Moor Hill will be temporarily closed from 8 July 2024 for approximately five days.
Sponsored Hanging Baskets 2024
Promote your business or make a personal tribute to a friend or family member by sponsoring a beautiful hanging basket in Penistone.
D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration, 06-06-2024
A D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration will take place at the War Memorial outside St John’s Church on Thursday 6th June 2024 at 10.45am.
Temporary Speed Restriction, Halifax Rd, Penistone
A 40mph speed restriction will be in place on Halifax Road from Wellhouse Lane to Huddersfield Road, from 6th May 2024 for approximately five weeks.
MAYhem Street Theatre, 5th May, Penistone
MAYhem is a FREE street theatre and circus festival with a variety of exciting and fun acts coming to Penistone on Sunday 5th May 2024.
Road Closure: Huddersfield Rd, 11th—21st April (approx)
A section of Huddersfield Rd, Penistone will be closed from 11th April 2024 at least until 21st April 2024 for safety reasons following a collapsed wall. Alternative routes are available.
Road Closure: Green Rd, Penistone, 23/24 April 2024
An order will be made to close Green Road for approximately 30 metres either side of the railway bridge, from 10.00 pm 23 April 2024 to 6.00 am 24 April 2024
Annual Town Assembly, 18-04-2023
Discuss any local issues at the Penistone Annual Town Assembly.
Community Warming Project
Community Warming is a local volunteer project which might be able to help you by installing some free energy saving measures in your home.
SYP Rural Crime Meeting, 14-03-2024
South Yorkshire Police have invited local residents to attend a rural crime meeting on Thursday 14th March 2024.
Paramount Hoodie
Paramount hoodies are now available from the cinema box office and all profits go towards the upkeep of the Paramount.
Paramount in Yellow!
The Paramount was lit up yellow as part of the nationwide event marking the 60 years since Cystic Fibrosis Trust was first established