NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY
Public notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that due to the resignation of Councillor Lisa Cork a vacancy exists in the office of Town Councillor for Penistone Town Council, Penistone Ward.
The vacancy will be filled by election if, within fourteen working days of this notice, any ten local government electors for Penistone Ward submit a written request to the Returning Officer, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Electoral Services, PO Box 634, Barnsley S70 9GG.
News and Notices
Info relating directly to Penistone Town Council business, its premises and services will appear here.
Class cancellations will also appear here if we have been informed beforehand but please note that general information about classes or events held in the Community Centre, Paramount but not organised by the PTC will not be included here: please contact the organisers directly at the info mentioned on the Classes and Events page.
Other related news items will appear on the Penistone Town Council Facebook page.
Cost of Living Help
Advice and information from Barnsley MBC.
Green Road Closure, 13th/14th August
Part of Green Road will be closed due to a bridge inspection on 13th and 14th August 2022.
Provision for the exercise of public rights 2021/22
Documentation for public rights 2021/22
Town Council Receives Foundation Award In National Scheme
PRESS RELEASE 5TH MAY 2022 Penistone Town Council has received a prestigious award as part of the Local Council Award Scheme. This achievement recognises that the council achieves good practice in governance, community engagement and council improvement. Moreover,...
Office Closure Monday 2nd May 2022
The Town Council Offices will be closed on Monday 2nd May 2022 for the May bank holiday. We will be back open on Tuesday 3rd May at 10 a.m. Thanks.
We are Recruiting
VACANCY FOR FINANCE OFFICER’S Penistone Town Council are currently recruiting for two posts for Finance Officer’s on a part-time basis. Penistone Town Council are an active, busy Council that are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic person who can...
Town Council Office Closure Easter 2022
OFFICE CLOSURE EASTER BANK HOLIDAY The Town Council offices will be closed Friday 15th April and Monday 18th April for the Easter Bank Holiday.We will be back open Tuesday 19th April at 10 a.m. until 2.p.m. We wish you all a good break over the Easter period. Thanks....
Annual Town Assembly
Penistone Town Council will be holding its Annual Town Assembly on Wednesday 20th April at 7.00. p.m. in the Town Hall, Shrewsbury Road. The Annual Town Assembly Meeting is the meeting where the Town council report to its electorate on what it has accomplished in the...
Town Council Supporting Statement for The People of Ukraine
Penistone Town Council's elected members have released a statement in relation to the situation in Ukraine. 'The elected members of Penistone Town Council unanimously condemn the aggression and occupation of Ukraine.' 'We offer our unequivocal support and solidarity...
Queens Platinum Jubilee Community Celebrations
At a community meeting held at St John's Community Centre on the 15th March, a number of community organisations agreed and advised of the events that they have planned for the Jubilee celebrations.These are not Town Council events as we are acting as a...
We Are Recruiting
PART-TIME CARETAKER Penistone Town Council are currently recruiting for a permanent Caretaker. Penistone Town Council are an active, busy Council that are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic person to take on the role as caretaker at Penistone...
Queen’s Jubilee Community Planning Meeting
QUEENS JUBILEE COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETING 15th March 2022 at 7.30 p.m. at St John’s Community Centre – Top Hall. Penistone Town Council will be formally hosting two events over the Queens Jubilee weekend as follows -: 1) Thursday June 2nd – Lighting of the beacon at...
Town Council Office Christmas Closure Period
The Town Council Offices will be closed from Monday 27th December 2021 until Monday 3rd January 2022 for the Christmas period. The Town Council would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.
Mandatory Face Coverings
MANDATORY FACE COVERINGS TO BE WORN IN THE COMMUNITY CENTREDue to the recent changes in legislation and the move to Level 4, face coverings are now compulsory when using St Johns Community Centre, the Paramount and for all public meetings unless you are exempt. Please...
Christmas Market at the Market Barn
PENISTONE CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE MARKET BARN The Penistone Christmas market is to be held this Saturday the 4th December in the Market Barn, Penistone. There will be a number of Christmas stalls with local traders in attendance, the Thurlstone Brass Band playing and...
Christmas Light Switch on 4th December 2021
We are pleased to announce the Penistone Town Council annual light switch on 2021.The annual light switch on will take place at Market Place at the Lychgate at St John's Church from 4 p.m.Thurlstone Brass band will be performing Christmas Carols in the Market Barn at...
Remembrance Sunday – 14th November 2021
Information about the the Remembrance Day Parade on November 14th.
Community Centre Refurbishment
It’s been a busy week at St John's Community Centre with the refurbishment of the lower hall floor. This was damaged during the election in May and B.M.B.C have sent in the contractors to repair the damage. Now this has been completed we wanted to share with you the...
Road Closures 11th September
Info about temporary road closures for the Penistone show on Sat Sept 11th 2021.
Pandemic Update – from 19th July 2021
From 19th July the Community Centre will resume normal activities and all groups are able to return.
Town Council and Planning Meeting, 19th July 2021
The next meeting of the Town Council and Planning Committee will be held on Monday 19th July 2021 at 7.00 pm, at St John’s Community Centre, Penistone. Members of the Public and Press are invited to attend. Click here to download the official notice (PDF).
Job Vacancy – Assistant to the Clerk
Info about new vacancy at PTC.
PTC Donates Plaques to RAFA Penistone
PTC donated memorial plaques to commemorate the VE/VJ75 Anniversary 2020 and in recognition of the late RAF Veteran, Ronald David Andrews.
Attendance Instructions for Face to Face Meetings
As we resume face to face meetings for the Town Council please see instructions on attending meetings to ensure social distancing and to adhere to Covid guidelines. Attendance instructions for Face to Face Meetings.