Councillor Vacancy — 27th January 2026
Due to the resignation of Councillor Jason Barton a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for Penistone Town Council.
Please see this news page for more information.
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 — Millhouse from 4/11/2024
Royd Lane, from Manchester Road to New Royd will be closed from 4 November 2024 for approximately five days
PACT Minutes 2024
Minutes of meetings can viewed here. Includes October 2024.
Pension Credit – Are you Missing Out?
Many people are missing out on Pension Credit, which gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re on a low income. See how BMBC might be able to help.
Community Shop on the Go — Oct 2024
Calling at Penistone Church FC car park, the project takes great food to venues across the borough and sells it at a fraction of the usual cost.
Temporary Road Closure — Penistone 20/10/2024 (7 days)
Victoria Street from High Street to Vicarage Walk will be closed from 20 October 2024 for approximately one week.
PTC Office Closure
The Penistone Town Council office will be closed on Friday 27th September.
New Councillors
PTC has 3 new councillors: Matthew Nicholson, Yvette Cooper and Claire Redmond.
The Mayor @ Penistone Show
The Mayor of Penistone was at the Penistone Agricultural Show on the 14th September.
Reading Challenge @ Penistone Library
Mayor Cllr. Mandy Lowe-Flello was delighted to present the children with their awards at Penistone Library.
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