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
A FREE festival to celebrate Barrow’s built heritage is to take place in December. Organised by Barrow Borough Council, the festival will take place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd December. It was originally due to take place in September but was postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Festival of Built Heritage… Continue reading Festival of Built Heritage returns to celebrate Barrow’s history
A SERIES of major regeneration projects designed to help Barrow’s town centre thrive are to take a step forward. Barrow Borough Council secured £16 million through the Government’s Levelling Up Fund in October last year for improvements to Barrow Market and its exterior. A total of £25 million has also been confirmed… Continue reading Barrow town centre regeneration projects to take a step forward
CandoFM debuted the new series Green Revolution on Wednesday 10 November. Mai will be speaking with Councillor Therese Assouad, Barrow Borough Council’s Climate Emergency Lead. Together they will discuss the council’s carbon targets for 2037, the efforts that are already underway and individual versus government actions. Find out how the county government shake-up may… Continue reading Green Revolution with guest Councillor Therese Assouad, Barrow Borough Council’s Climate Emergency Lead
