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New Larger Home Extension FeeNew Larger Home Extension Fee coming into force on 19th August 2019 13 August 2019
Cultural Partnership for Morecambe BayCouncils join forces in Cultural Compact to develop arts, culture and visitor economy around Morecambe Bay 06 August 2019
Bay Business Prospectus LaunchedThe Lancaster & South Cumbria Economic Region Business Prospectus was launched at Lancaster University's Management School on Friday 14th June. 25 June 2019
Adoption of Local PlanBarrow Borough's Local Plan, the framework for future growth and development in the borough to 2031, has been formally adopted at Barrow Borough Council's Full Council meeting on 4th June. 06 June 2019
Council Tax ScamWe are aware that some people are receiving telephone calls relating to Council Tax rebates. 10 May 2019
Fraudulent textsFraudulent texts - We are aware that some people are receiving texts relating to Council Tax refunds which are supposedly from Barrow Borough Council. The Council is not sending these texts and we... 06 June 2019
Local Plan Inspectors Report- March 2019Local Plan Inspectors Report- March 2019 26 March 2019
Public Space Protection Order NO.1 2018Public Space Protection Order NO.1 2018 - see here for further information 26 March 2019
What arts and events would you like to see in Barrow?We would like to know how you think any potential future Arts Council funding should be spent in the town. 08 February 2019
Public Space Protection Order ConsultationPublic Space Protection Order Consultation - see here for further information 14 November 2018
Main Modifications Consultation - Barrow Borough Local PlanMain Modifications Consultation - Barrow Borough Local Plan - see here for further information 04 December 2018
Consultation on the Statement of Gambling Policy 2019-2022Consultation on the Statement of Gambling Policy 2019-2022 18 September 2018
Illegal encampment Schneider Rd playing fieldsIllegal encampment Schneider Rd playing fields A group of Travellers recently forced entry onto Schneider Rd playing fields and set up an illegal encampment. Council Officers and colleagues from... 04 December 2018
Holiday Inn Express, BarrowConstruction to begin on new Holiday Inn Express in June, click for more information. 08 June 2018
Barrow Borough Local PlanThe Inspector has produced an initial timetable, guidance notes and Matters, Issues and Questions document which are available in the Examination Library. 31 July 2018
Submission of Barrow Borough Local PlanThe Council submitted Barrow Borough Local Plan to the Secretary of State for examination on Friday 2nd February 2018. 14 February 2018