Simon Fell, the local Member of Parliament for Barrow & Furness, has today launched a petition to support Ulverston Library. Ulverston Library closed almost two months ago after an electrical fault was found. Further surveys have identified further issues and the library remains closed. Westmorland & Furness Council are currently ‘considering their options’… Continue reading Furness MP Simon Fell calls for local residents to speak up to support the return of Ulverston Library.
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Public invited to apply for up to £2,500 from the PFCC’s Property Fund
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, is inviting local organisations to apply for up to £2,500 from the Property Fund, to help support projects that engage in community initiatives and interventions to reduce crime. The Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner receive funds from the Police (Property) Act 1997… Continue reading Public invited to apply for up to £2,500 from the PFCC’s Property Fund
Local Appeal – Suspected arson at Ormsgill allotments
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson at an allotments. On 22nd October 2023 at around 8.43pm a fire has been deliberately ignited causing damage to an allotment shed and a pigeon coop at Ormsgill Lane allotment, Barrow-In-Funress . Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed anything or who has information which… Continue reading Local Appeal – Suspected arson at Ormsgill allotments
Council exploring all options for Ulverston library service
Ulverston’s library building on King’s Road was closed following the discovery of issues with the building’s electrics during routine statutory checks. The building has now been thoroughly checked and made safe but still has no power available so cannot be used by the service. Further investigations have revealed that the issues with the electrics are… Continue reading Council exploring all options for Ulverston library service
Catch up… Russ Palmer at Drivetime with guests from Furness Youth Theatre 23 Oct 23
https://www.mixcloud.com/CANDOFM_1063/russ-palmer-at-drivetime-with-guests-from-furness-youth-theatre-23-oct-23/ 🎭🎤 Don’t miss tomorrow’s exciting episode of Russ Palmer’s Drivetime! We’ll be joined by special guests from Furness Youth Theatre, and they have some thrilling news to share. 🌟 Get ready to dive into the world of classic literature as they discuss the upcoming production of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” directed by Roma Munro. Mark… Continue reading Catch up… Russ Palmer at Drivetime with guests from Furness Youth Theatre 23 Oct 23
Catch up…. Russ Palmer at Drivetime with Adele from”Looking Good Feeling Great”
Catch up here 🎙️ Catch up with Russ Palmer’s Drivetime for a heartwarming segment with special guest Adele Dean from “Looking Good Feeling Great.” They are an amazing Cancer Support and Fundraising group dedicated to our Furness community. 🌟 These incredible ladies share a common interest—raising awareness of the warning signs of spotting cancer. 🚩… Continue reading Catch up…. Russ Palmer at Drivetime with Adele from”Looking Good Feeling Great”
Brilliant Barrow Board visits site of new university campus
Members of the Brilliant Barrow Town Deal Board have visited the site of an ambitious scheme to create a dedicated university campus in the town. The board, made up of representatives from a range of private, public and third sector organisations, saw first hand the prominent location that will become home to a new… Continue reading Brilliant Barrow Board visits site of new university campus
ICB first in UK to enable nursing homes staff to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to their own residents
Nursing homes in Barrow are to trial a new way of delivering COVID-19 and flu jabs to residents and staff aimed at increasing vaccine uptake and relieving pressure on local primary care teams. In a nationwide first, nursing staff at four homes in the town have been trained to vaccinate residents and staff, meaning… Continue reading ICB first in UK to enable nursing homes staff to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to their own residents
Call issued for young people to make a difference in their community
Young people with a passion for where they live are being encouraged to ensure their voice is heard and make a difference to their community. Cumbria Community Foundation is looking for young people aged 16 to 25 and living in West Cumbria to join the #CanDo Youth Advisory Panel. #CanDo encourages community organisations to… Continue reading Call issued for young people to make a difference in their community
Preparation works near completion at key Barrow homes site
Work to prepare a key piece of land in the heart of Barrow is nearing completion, so it can provide high-quality homes in the future. A project to clear and remediate the first six hectares of the Marina Village site got under way last year, thanks to funding of £5.5 million from the Government’s Getting… Continue reading Preparation works near completion at key Barrow homes site