Cumbria County Council, working with Barrow Borough Council, are updating the local community about the Barrow Waterside project and the progress so far (formally known as Marina Village). In November 2021, Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP), agreed to invest £5.5 million of its Getting Building Fund provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and… Continue reading Barrow Waterside updates the community on progress so far
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New College partnership to boost opportunities for young people and tackle local jobs gap
Furness College has teamed up with the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership on a new initiative to help more get young people into work after their studies. The project is aimed at providing extra support to help young people to be ready for work and to meet the needs of local employers. Barrow has one of… Continue reading New College partnership to boost opportunities for young people and tackle local jobs gap
Tribute to Barrow Borough Council Leader Councillor Ann Thomson
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of the Leader of Barrow Borough Council, Councillor Ann Thomson. Councillor Thomson died peacefully in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, 31st January, surrounded by her family. Today the Mayor of Barrow, Councillor Hayley Preston, paid tribute to the person she described as ‘a… Continue reading Tribute to Barrow Borough Council Leader Councillor Ann Thomson
Deadline reminder as hundreds share views on council tax proposals
Over 750 people have so far had their say on Westmorland and Furness Council’s proposals for changes to council tax from April. Those that haven’t yet have until Monday 13 February to share their views. The consultation comes as the council prepares to set its first budget ahead of vesting day on 1 April this… Continue reading Deadline reminder as hundreds share views on council tax proposals
Copeland Council urges residents to check ID
Copeland Council is urging residents to check they have a suitable identity document (ID) to vote this year. New UK Government requirements mean that people must show photo ID, when voting at a polling station, in the upcoming local parish elections on May 4. Acceptable forms of identification are: Passport Driving licence Blue Badge Identity… Continue reading Copeland Council urges residents to check ID
Football fans encouraged to enjoy the Cumbrian derby responsibly
Cumbria’s leading football clubs are supporting police in urging fans to enjoy this week’s Cumbrian derby responsibly. Carlisle United welcome Barrow AFC to Brunton Park in this Tuesday’s highly-anticipated rearranged League Two fixture. Both Cumbrian clubs are supporting the police’s message for fans to enjoy the match responsibly and not to let the emotions of… Continue reading Football fans encouraged to enjoy the Cumbrian derby responsibly
Detectives appeal for key witness as part of investigation in Barrow
Detectives are appealing to identify a key witness as part of an ongoing investigation into an incident of sexual assault that occurred on 14 January. Officers are looking to identify a taxi driver who picked up three people, one man and two women at the taxi rank on Cavendish Street, Barrow. The taxi then… Continue reading Detectives appeal for key witness as part of investigation in Barrow
Police ask communities to be vigilant following spate of burglaries in south Lakeland
Police are increasing patrols across south Lakeland following a rise in house burglaries in recent months. Officers are taking the measures to deter offenders and help prevent any further burglaries. They are also asking the public to be vigilant and follow simple security tips to help prevent any further properties being targeted. The incidents have… Continue reading Police ask communities to be vigilant following spate of burglaries in south Lakeland
Operation Alliance protects Cumbria against serious and organised crime
Cumbria Constabulary today reveals the scale of the work underway to protect the county against serious and organised crime. Drugs criminals, online offenders and those exploiting the vulnerable were among those caught and jailed in the last year after departments across the constabulary worked to keep the streets safe and deter and solve crime. Officers… Continue reading Operation Alliance protects Cumbria against serious and organised crime
Coastal running event launched
A MULTI-TERRAIN running festival will be held on Copeland’s coast in May, as part of the Connecting Cumbria’s Hidden Coast programme. Run The Edge – organised by the Millom Striders running club on behalf of Copeland Borough Council – will take place around the breathtaking Duddon Estuary area on Sunday, May 21. It will… Continue reading Coastal running event launched