St John’s Community Centre is now open
The renovation of the Community Centre is finished and the building is now open to the public.
Visit the Community Centre page for more info.
Banking Hub
A Post Office Banking Hub has been set up in the Resource Centre as part of the renovation.
For more info about the Banking Hub please see this page.
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
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.
Changes to Bus Services
South Pennine Community Transport will now be running most of the bus services in the area. Links to official websites (where you an also download timetables) can be found in this article.
Barnsley Sports Van and RampUp, Aug 2023
Free, organised Sports activities at Penistone Showground, 15th and 21st August 2023.