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
Santa’s Sleigh 2023
Between 29th November and 23rd December Santa will be travelling from the North Pole for his numerous visits to our area, with Silkstone as the first location on his annual Santa sleigh run.
Christmas Cracker (Updated 28/11/23)
2nd December 2023: a host of activities leading up to the Christmas Lights switch-on! Also includes info about the Tractor Run coming through the town after the switch-on.
Local Police Newsletter, November 2023
Barnsley West Neighbourhood Policing Team newsletter, November 2023.
Beer & Carols at St John’s Church
A special Christmas event featuring live carols, Thurlstone Brass Band andbBar – 16th Dec at St John’s Church.
Penistone Sheep Trail
You may have noticed sculptures of sheep popping up around the town recently. Here’s a trail leaflet showing you where they are along with background information.
Cost of Living Advice Booklet
A guide published by The Penistone Area Team offering a wide range of financial advice and points of contact.
Road Closure, Hoylandswaine, 14/12/2023
There will be a temporary road closure on the full length of Cooper Lane from 14 December 2023 for approximately 2 days.
Late Night Christmas Shopping In Penistone
Late night shopping in Penistone on Thursdays leading up to Christmas.
Car Rally CANCELLED
The rally set to pass through the Penistone area on 10th December 2023 has been cancelled.
Drone Footage of Remembrance
Excellent drone video of Remembrance Sunday in Penistone.
Temporary Road Closures: Xmas Lights, 2nd Dec
Market Place and Church Street will be affected for a short time during the Christmas Lights switch-on.
Road Closure – Hoylandswaine, 7th Dec 2023
Part of Cooper Lane will be closed on 7 December 2023 for approximately one day.
Community Car Park Closure
The Community Centre Car Park will be closed between the evening of Saturday 11th Nov and noon on Sunday 12th.
Road Closures – Remembrance Sunday
Temporary road closures will be in place on Remembrance Sunday, 12 November 2023 10.30 – 11.30.
Thurlstone Brass Band Fundraising Event, 04-011-23
TBB will be playing at the Penistone Royal British Legion on 4th Nov to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.
Temporary Road Closure, Penistone
Roads in the town centre will be closed for a short while for the Penistone Christmas lights Switch On.
New Community Café at Springvale
The a new community café is being delivered by Penistone Community Church in Springvale and may be of interest to residents in the area. ‘Hill Country Kitchen’ is open to all ages and is providing a warm space and hot meals free of charge or on a pay-as-you-can...
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.