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Guidance on hospitality premises reopening from 12 April 2021The government has laid out its roadmap for lifting the latest lockdown. The Council has collated some frequently asked questions in response to queries that have been received. 01 March 2022
By-election candidates revealed after deadline for nominations passesTHE candidates who will battle for votes in two by-elections in Barrow have been confirmed. 09 April 2021
Barrow Market is ready to welcome back shoppers as restrictions easeWITH non-essential retailers reopening across Barrow borough, residents are being encouraged to shop local and support their high streets safely. 09 April 2021
High streets prepare to reopen as further easing of lockdown measures beginsHIGH streets across Barrow Borough are set to reopen next week as lockdown restrictions are further-eased as part of the government's Covid-19 response. 07 April 2021
Leisure Centre prepares to open its doors as lockdown measures are further easedBarrow's leisure centre will reopen to the public from Monday, April 12, after it was confirmed Stage 2 in the government's roadmap out of lockdown will go ahead. 07 April 2021
Town centre visitors urged to download parking app as high streets reopenShoppers and visitors to Barrow town centre are being encouraged to download the parking app, RingGo, as high streets prepare to reopen. 07 April 2021
Top tips for businesses preparing to reopenAs most businesses await news of further guidance on how to run their shops, cafes, restaurants and more, we thought we would get the ball rolling with some quick and easy reminders before... 01 April 2021
Council joins the call for Community Wealth Fund to help struggling areasBarrow Borough Council has agreed to support a national campaign bidding to create a new fund that will help some of the nation's most deprived areas. 30 March 2021
The Bay Cultural Compact gains approval from GovernmentThe Arts Council and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have supported the creation of 20 Cultural Compacts nationally. One of these is known as The Bay Cultural Compact. 29 March 2021
Residents urged to maintain social distancing as Stay at Home restrictions easedPEOPLE will be able to meet outdoors across Barrow under social distancing rules for the first time this year as Covid-19 restrictions are eased nationwide. 25 March 2021
Cleaner Greener Barrow leaflets to help households recycleEye-catching guides to help people across Barrow recycle in the most effective way possible are to land on doormats across the borough this week. 24 March 2021
Roadmap for the futureA drive launched to transform the immediate and long-term fortunes of Barrow has made remarkable progress, a meeting of the council's executive committee heard today. 24 March 2021
National Day of ReflectionBarrow Town Hall will become a beacon of solidarity and hope when it is illuminated in yellow, as the borough joins the UK to reflect on a year of living under lockdown restrictions. 23 March 2021
Council adopts new strategy to reduce litter across the boroughThe Anti-littering Strategy aims to halve litter by 2024 to make the borough a cleaner and greener place for all. 12 March 2021
New campaign launched to help make the borough a cleaner, greener place to liveCleaner. Greener. Barrow. will highlight exactly what can be recycled to increase the borough's contribution to a healthier planet. 22 April 2022
Government to consult on The Bay unitary bidProposals for a new unitary authority around Morecambe Bay have been accepted for a further round of consultation. 23 February 2021