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Citizens' Jury underway to help steer action on climate changeThe 10-week process has begun with the group of residents hearing evidence from a range of climate change experts. 07 December 2021
Borough secures funding for Marina Village siteAN important site in Barrow identified for high quality, mixed homes along with wildlife habitats has secured a £1.5 million funding boost from Government. 30 November 2021
Town Hall to light up orange in support of Domestic Abuse campaignBARROW Town Hall will be lit up orange in support of an international campaign to eliminate gender-based violence towards women and girls on November 25. 23 November 2021
People urged to wear face coverings at two Christmas events in BarrowPEOPLE are being urged to wear face coverings when attending two large Christmas events in Barrow this year. 19 November 2021
High Streets Task Force boosts Barrow's transformation plans with expert supportPLANS to transform Barrow in Furness received a welcome boost when an expert from the Government's High Streets Task Force delivered a workshop for senior council, business and community leaders. 19 November 2021
Businesses and organisations urged to apply for new Low Carbon Barrow grantsBusinesses and organisations across the borough will be able to apply for new Low Carbon Barrow small grants to help them to take action on climate change. 12 November 2021
Multi-million pound transformational #BrilliantBarrow projects secure stamp of approvalA MULTI-MILLION pound programme of transformational projects that make up the #BrilliantBarrow initiative has secured final approval from Barrow Borough Council's Executive Committee 11 November 2021
New legal order will pave way for electric vehicle chargers in council car parksA NEW legal order will pave the way for electric vehicle charging points to be installed in a number of council-operated car parks across Barrow. 10 November 2021
Remembrance Sunday Services and Events in BarrowEVENTS to mark Remembrance Sunday will take place across the Borough of Barrow on November 14. 01 March 2022
Council to benefit from £16 million in Levelling Up Fund after Budget announcementBARROW is to benefit from a £16 million boost from the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund it was revealed today. 27 October 2021
Only days left to sign up to Citizens' Jury panel and help combat climate change for boroughRESIDENTS across the borough invited to join a Citizens' Jury that will help shape action on climate change have just days left to register their interest. 21 October 2021
Spooky tours to make a return at Barrow Town Hall for HalloweenA HALLOWEEN-themed tour of Barrow's historic Town Hall is set to return for the first time in 15 years. 18 October 2021
Thousands of residents supported by Covid Hardship FundingGRANT funding totalling hundreds of thousands of pounds has been used to support residents across Barrow impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. 14 October 2021
Exciting #BrilliantBarrow projects enter crucial assurance stageA RANGE of exciting projects that make up the #BrilliantBarrow initiative have entered a crucial stage in the process towards unlocking a promised £25 million in Government funding. 13 October 2021
Memories of Barrow's historic high streets wanted this autumnMEMORIES of Barrow's historic high streets and 'lost shops' are being sought as part of an exciting cultural programme. 11 October 2021
Communities urged to support first ever Cumbria Residents' WeekMore than 75 businesses are signed up to the scheme countywide which takes place between Saturday October 2 to October 10, 2021. 01 March 2022