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#BrilliantBarrow Outdoor Centre secures planning consentPermission has been granted for an Outdoor Centre at Earnse Bay - part of the #BrilliantBarrow Town Deal. 22 March 2023
Planning permission granted for university campus in BarrowThe campus forms part of the #BrilliantBarrow Town Deal Learning Quarter project. 22 March 2023
Westmorland and Furness Council - Old Barrow and Hindpool Ward Election 4 May 2023The Notice of Election for the Old Barrow and Hindpool Ward of Westmorland and Furness Council has now been published ... 20 March 2023
Election of Parish CouncillorsThe Notice of Election for the several wards of Barrow Parish Council and Dalton with Newton Town Council and Lindal and Marton Parish Council and Askam and Ireleth Parish Council has now been... 20 March 2023
Revised street cleansing schedule launched for boroughA revised programme of street cleansing services has been introduced across the borough to keep communities clean and tidy for all residents. 20 March 2023
International artist to help revitalise town centreThe work of an international artist is set to help revitalise Barrow's town centre following a Government funding award. 17 March 2023
Pupils encouraged to make a difference to local communities this SpringSchools, community groups and organisations are encouraged to make a difference to their local area this spring by joining a national movement to improve the environment. 14 March 2023
Improvements get underway in Dalton town centre thanks to funding schemeThe works are being funded using £30,000 from the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund secured by Barrow Borough Council. 10 March 2023
Young artists win billboard competitionTalented pupils will see their artwork displayed on billboards after winning a competition to encourage residents across the borough to recycle. 09 March 2023
Work underway to redevelop Barrow town centre parkWork to create the pocket park at Argyle Place was able to go ahead thanks to a grant of £85,000 from the Government's Levelling Up Parks Fund. 06 March 2023
Innovative #BrilliantBarrow housing renewal scheme to take step forwardAn innovative project to help rejuvenate properties in a Barrow street - boosting the whole area - is to take a step forward. 03 March 2023
Local elections advisory meeting to take placeThe meeting will be held in the Drawing Room at Barrow Town Hall at 10.00 am on Monday 6 March. 02 March 2023
Stand for election to make a difference in new Barrow parishResidents of Barrow are encouraged to stand for a seat on a new town council to help make a positive and long-lasting impact on the community. 28 February 2023
Further chance to help shape exciting Barrow town centre proposalsPeople across the borough are being urged to take part in a second phase of consultation to help shape ambitious proposals to help regenerate Barrow's town centre. 27 February 2023
Public backs proposals for regeneration of Barrow's town centrePeople across the borough have backed exciting proposals for the regeneration of Barrow's town centre during a public consultation. 22 February 2023
Residents urged to have photo ID ready for local electionsVoters across the borough will have to bring official identification with them in order to vote in the upcoming local elections this year. 07 February 2023