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Barrow named as priority area by Arts Council EnglandThe organisation has announced the borough will be one of 15 priority places in the North where they want to develop new opportunities for investment. 17 September 2021
Exciting Low Carbon Barrow projects take a step forwardPlans to install rapid charging points for electric vehicles and solar panels on a number of homes are set to get underway in the coming months. 14 September 2021
New outdoor gym equipment installed in parks thanks to funding boostThe fitness equipment will be free to use in Barrow Park and Vickerstown Park. 03 September 2021
Free-guided tours of Barrow's historic Town Hall for national Heritage Open DaysBarrow Borough Council is opening up the historic Town Hall and offering free guided tours to members of the public. 03 September 2021
Citizens' Jury and Oversight Panel to steer vital climate change action for boroughAction on climate change across Barrow will be shaped by a citizens' jury made up of local residents and overseen by a panel of people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 26 August 2021
Ambitious plan to create university building in #BrilliantBarrow takes shapeAn image of how the university campus building could look has been revealed as part of work to develop a detailed business case for the project. 23 August 2021
Two new jobs at Barrow Park Leisure CentreBarrow Forward Limited is looking for a new Finance Manager and Marketing Executive to join the team at the Leisure Centre .... 20 August 2021
Planning permission sought to get work underway at Marina Village SitePLANNING permission to remediate Barrow's high profile Marina Village site is being sought in order to allow work to get underway. 19 August 2021
Beautiful Barrow Park becomes first location in the region to host ParkPlayParkPlay takes place in the grounds of the park every Saturday morning to offer individuals and families the chance to meet, have fun and play games with others in their community. 10 August 2021
Barrow Island set to benefit from transformational #BrilliantBarrow projectsThe area would become home to three #BrilliantBarrow projects which aim to transform the town for the future as part of the Government's £25 million Towns Fund. 09 August 2021
Borough council car parks to help boost area's visitor economyMotorhome and campervan drivers will be able to stay overnight in four car parks owned by Barrow Borough Council. 06 August 2021
Council leaders express disappoint that The Bay proposal not selected by GovernmentThe Leaders of three neighbouring councils have expressed disappointment that Government has not selected The Bay as part of its local government reorganisation for Cumbria announced today. 21 July 2021
Community urged to take care of each other as Stage 4 of the Roadmap goes aheadLegal restrictions related to Covid are lifted from Monday, July 19. 19 July 2021
Dalton Leisure Centre launches new scheme thanks to council's Covid Hardship FundingThe scheme aims to ensure families can continue to use the swimming pool and sports facilities despite the economic hardships created during the pandemic. 07 July 2021
Areas selected for innovative #BrilliantBarrow Housing Renewal schemeThe project forms part of #BrilliantBarrow - an initiative which has secured an offer of £25 million from the Government's Towns Fund for a series of projects that could transform Barrow for... 02 July 2021
Chance to shape exciting future for #BrilliantBarrow hub at Earnse BayPeople are being urged to share their views on what they would like to see included in the designs of a new outdoor community space at the location. 29 June 2021