Community Centre Temporary Closure
Please note that due to essential renovation work the whole of the Community Centre building will be inaccessible until June 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND SCREENINGS
Click the links below to view a copy of the newsletter featuring info about new shows and films (opens in a new tab).
View the May—October 2025 flipbook brochure here >
For more details and to book online please visit the Paramount website: https://www.penistoneparamount.co.uk/
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.
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General News & Notices
Social Prescribing Drop-in Sessions
Social Prescribing Link Workers will be on hand to listen and connect people to services or support. Sessions will be held in Penistone Library on Thursdays.
Annual Town Assembly, 20th April 2023
If you would like to meet the PTC Councillors and hear about their work over the last year please join us at the Annual Town Assembly.
Public Toilets, Penistone
General information regarding the public toilets in Penistone and what’s being done to improve the situation.
PTC and Cost of Living Crisis
Penistone Town Council was recently recognised by BMBC for its work helping the community during the cost of living crisis.
Whams Road, Hazelhead — Road Closure.
Whams Rd, Hazelhead will be closed from Flouch roundabout to Old Manchester Rd roundabout, from 27th March 2023 for approximately two nights
Election of Councillors
Notice of election – official information including nominations.
Towngate, Thurlstone – Temporary Closure
An order will be made to close Towngate from outside The Crystal Palace to Manchester Road, from 3rd April 2023 for approximately 2 days.
Millhouse Speed Restrictions, April 2013
Speed restrictions will be in place on Manchester Road for around 3 days from 17th April 2023.
Hartcliff Rd/Hartcliff Hill Rd/Mossley Rd Closures
An order will be made to close the roads from 17 April 2023 for approximately six weeks.
Penistone Arts Week, 4th—26th March 2023
Penistone Arts Week is the arts festival for the community, by the community.
Closure of Public Toilets
Toilets in Market Place are currently closed, awaiting repairs.
Photo ID now needed in order to vote
Residents will need to show photo ID to vote at this year’s local elections and are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID.
Warmer Spaces at the Paramount — Feb 2023
Penistone Paramount Free Screenings, Feb & March 2023. In collaboration with the Welcome Warmer Spaces Project.
Wellhouse Lane Road Closure, from 23rd Jan
An order will be made to close Wellhouse Lane from the junction of Barnsley Road to Wellhouse Way, from 23 January 2023 for approximately 8 weeks in phases.
Bluebell Avenue – Road Closure, 6th Feb 2023
An order will be made to close Bluebell Avenue, from Chapelfield Lane to Schole Ave, from 6 Feb 2023 for approx 5 days.
PACT Meetings 2023—2024
The meetings of Police and Community Together (PACT) can be viewed here. Includes all dates from Jan 2023—Feb 2024.
Warmer Spaces at the Paramount — Jan 2023
Penistone Paramount Free Screenings, Jan 2023. In collaboration with the Welcome Warmer Spaces Project.
Warm Homes – General Info (Updated)
Help and advice regarding heating costs etc from Barnsley Council. Updated to include further info and new leaflet (22-12-22)
Warm Homes Drop-in Sessions, Early 2023
Drop-in sessions (and a warm space!) at Penistone library, Jan, Feb March 2023. Organised by Berneslai Homes, officers will be there to provide advice about keeping your home warm and check your eligibility for grants for heating and insulation.
Age UK Advice – how we can all help
Age UK’s practical tips and what we can all do to help someone else.
Telecoms Mast outside Penistone Church
Info about the planning application for an 18m high telecoms mast outside Penistone Church – the only Grade 1 listed building in the town.
Christmas Dates
Useful dates including the Christmas Lights switch-on. (10th Dec at 4pm!)
Warmer Spaces Policy and Info
What to expect from the Warmer Spaces project.
Warmer Spaces Project at the Paramount
Penistone Paramount Presents Relaxed Screening. All welcome. Free Showings in collaboration with the Welcome Warmer Spaces Project.