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 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 (links open in a new tab).
20th June — 10th July 2025 | 27th June — 17th July 2025
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
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.
Thurlstone Brass Band Xmas Dates
Thurlstone Brass Band will be playing at various venues in the area during December.
Roadworks on A628 Barnsley Road
Roadworks: Bridge End to Well House Lane, 22nd August – 30th September 2022.
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...