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#BrilliantBarrow website relaunched as programme enters exciting delivery stageA NEW look website has been launched for the inspirational #BrilliantBarrow programme as its seven projects move forward through the crucial delivery phase. 24 June 2022
Thinking of starting a business? #BrilliantBarrow project aims to helpA brand new project designed to support people as they take the leap to start their own business is to be launched in Barrow this summer. 22 June 2022
Shadow Council Cabinet members take a tour of BarrowCouncillors on the new Westmorland and Furness Council have been getting to know their new 'patch' and are promising to consider all parts of the authority area equally. 13 June 2022
Energy Rebate PaymentsThe Council has started processing the £150 Energy Rebate payments 09 June 2022
Top Barrow attraction receives high score from VisitEnglandThe Dock Museum, in Barrow, shares the region's shipbuilding heritage and welcomes thousands of visitors through its doors every year. 01 June 2022
Council secures industry-leading award for address data managementThe scheme acknowledges authorities across the country that have maintained the highest level of data quality. 27 May 2022
Join the Platinum Jubilee celebrations with a special community street partyTaking place in Barrow Town Square, between The Forum and Barrow Town Hall, there will be entertainment throughout the day for people of all ages to enjoy. 25 May 2022
Keys to unique island pub handed to new landlordThe opening date for 2022 season at The Ship Inn on Piel Island is now just around the corner. 25 May 2022
New Mayor confirmed and leader-re-apppointed as borough council enters final yearCouncillor Hayley Preston will be Mayor of Barrow for 2022/23 while Councillor Ann Thomson remains leader of the authority. 19 May 2022
Disability advocate awarded Honorary Freewoman of the Borough titleA Barrow resident who has dedicated decades to charity work and helping local people overcome obstacles has been recognised by Barrow Borough Council with its highest honour. 19 May 2022
£120,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund boost for Barrow'Barrow's Heritage - Micro to Mighty' programme to support local groups 18 May 2022
New leader confirmed for shadow Westmorland and Furness CouncilThe inaugural meeting of the shadow authority took place on Tuesday, May 17. 18 May 2022
Internet OutageUPDATE - the issue has been resolved and our Customer Services Team is now taking calls 21 June 2022
Election for Westmorland and Furness CouncilThe historic first ever election for the new Westmorland and Furness Council has concluded. 09 May 2022
Help shape the future of local government this Thursday, May 5In the biggest change to Cumbria's council structures since 1974, two new 'unitary' councils are being formed to replace the existing set-up of six district councils and Cumbria County Council. 03 May 2022
Covid-secure measures in place for local electionsThe new Westmorland and Furness Council will take over responsibility for all services in the current Barrow Borough, Eden District and South Lakeland District council areas from April 2023. 29 April 2022