Council Housing

Latest Updates

New Telephone Opening TimesThe opening times for calls to the Council has changed. 30 September 2022
Change to Town Hall Opening TimeOn Wednesdays, the Town Hall will open an hour later at 10am. 13 September 2022
Grass Cutting Service recommencesThe Council Housing grass cutting and grounds maintenance service recommences. 09 September 2022
Internet OutageWe currently cannot receive calls to our switchboard number. 18 May 2022
Struggling to open a bank account?Post Office card accounts will end November, 2021. If your housing benefit is paid into a Post Office card account you will have to open a bank... 19 March 2021
Coronavirus - Update from HousingFollowing the continued closure of the Town Hall to the public, here's the latest information on services provided by the Housing Department. 25 February 2022
Collecting Your DataThe new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how we collect your data. 15 April 2021
Free Help to Find WorkBarrow have committed funds to assist people back into work. 17 May 2019

How to Apply for Council Accommodation

Find out how to register for Council accommodation.

Your Rent

Different ways to pay your rent and how to view your account online

Your Home

Information relating to your Council tenancy including how to report a repair; neighbourhood management (estate issues/anti-social behaviour problems); disabled adaptations and downsizing to a smaller property.