The vision of harnessing the power of education to transform lives in a recognised higher education (HE) ‘cold spot’ has taken a major step forward. Members of Barrow Borough Council’s planning committee have agreed to support the principle of a multi-million pound higher education campus in the town, proposals driven by the University of Cumbria… Continue reading Support for #BrilliantBarrow university campus project plans
Barrow has been praised by the Defence Secretary for its role in delivering a new generation of submarines, which he said could be the future of the Royal Navy. Writing for the Telegraph today, Ben Wallace said: “Our adversaries cannot replicate the skills we have in Barrow or the expertise of our submariners and they… Continue reading Defence Secretary gives Barrow’s submarine programme a major boost
Oli Wignall joins Russ Palmer on DriveTime today. Oli is Operations Director at BAeSystems and chats to Russ about the ‘Give as You Earn’ scheme that is now open for applications from local charities. Tune into Drivetime with Russ Palmer every Monday and Thursday from 3pm
A charity scheme that last year donated £35,000 is welcoming applications for this year’s funding. BAE Systems Submarines Give As You Earn is a salary sacrifice scheme to which local registered charities can apply. The applications window opened in January and the deadline for this year’s applications is Friday, 30 September 2022 Employees are asked… Continue reading Charity funding available from BAE Systems Give As You Earn Scheme
