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Covid-19 update: Playgrounds, skateparks and games areas to closeThe move will help protect the community during the coronavirus outbreak. 23 March 2020
Covid-19 update: Advice for community volunteersGuidelines for those helping others during the coronavirus outbreak. 23 March 2020
Covid-19 update: A message to our communityA special message to Barrow from borough council leader, Councillor Ann Thomson. 20 March 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak: Town Hall contact points closedResidents are urged to contact teams over the phone where possible. 20 March 2020
Barrow Borough Council works with local schools to improve air qualityBarrow Borough Council works with Furness Academy, St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Ramsden Infants, St Pauls Junior School and Newton Primary School to improve air quality and create a healthier... 31 January 2020
Have your say on Barrow Town Centre - Emerging ProposalsWe welcome your views on the emerging projects for Barrow Town Centre which match the aims of the Future High Street Fund and respond to consultation undertaken in January 2020. 25 February 2020
Barrow's schools run no idling campaignsFurness Academy, St Pius X, Ramsden Infants and Newton Primary School have been encouraging parents to turn their engines off whilst they wait outside schools in a bid to reduce engine emissions... 13 February 2020
Beauty of BarrowBeauty of Barrow to shine through as hidden tourism gem is unveiled 24 January 2020
Barrow residents urged to apply for housing support fundResidents across Barrow are being urged to apply for financial help to pay their rent from the Discretionary Housing Payments Fund. 24 January 2020
The future of Barrow's Town CentrePublic urged to take part in new consultation on the future of Barrow's Town Centre 24 January 2020
Ambitious vision for Barrow outlined in new Council PlanAn ambitious new blueprint to ensure Barrow is a great place to live and work is to be discussed at a key meeting next week. 24 January 2020
Town Deal Board launched to champion economic growth for BarrowMembers of Barrow's new Town Deal Board have met for the first time to help champion future growth and investment for the area. 24 January 2020
Tribute to councillor Rory McClureBarrow Borough Council pays tribute to longstanding councillor Rory McClure 07 January 2020
UK Parliamentary General ElectionAn early UK Parliamentary Election is due to take place on Thursday 12th December, 2019 14 November 2019
Walney's beaches achieve Good water quality classificationBathing water quality has improved for the second year, Walney's Biggar Bank, Sandy Gap and West Shore have all been classified as Good for the 2020 bathing season. 13 November 2019
Waterfront Gateway Managed Business CentreMajor new business premises under construction in Barrow within the Waterfront Business Park, Barrow Island. 07 November 2019