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

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.

read more

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,...

read more

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...

read more

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....

read more

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...

read more

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...

read more

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...

read more

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...

read more

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...

read more

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.

read more

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...

read more