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Planning application gets full support from members for the #BrilliantBarrow outdoor centre

Cumbria County Council are delighted to have received full support from Barrow Borough Council for the planning application for a multi-million-pound outdoor community and environmental education centre. The move marks a milestone in the ongoing development of the centre which forms part of the #BrilliantBarrow Community Hubs project and is proposed for a site owned… Continue reading Planning application gets full support from members for the #BrilliantBarrow outdoor centre

Solar energy set to help reduce borough’s carbon footprint

A MAJOR project to install solar technology to a series of public buildings and homes is set to save energy and reduce the carbon footprint of Barrow’s borough. Barrow’s iconic Dock Museum has had photovoltaic panels installed along with around 90 council-owned homes in the Roosegate and Yew Tree areas as part of the Low… Continue reading Solar energy set to help reduce borough’s carbon footprint

Council launches third sector grant scheme

A grant scheme has been launched to ensure the third sector organisations operating across the borough can help residents through the cost of living crisis this winter. Barrow Borough Council’s Executive Committee approved £310,000 in funding for a package of measures that will provide food, warmth and other help for those most in need through… Continue reading Council launches third sector grant scheme

Bathing water quality at borough beaches rated excellent

A rating of excellent has been awarded to three beaches on Barrow’s beautiful coastline for bathing water quality. Walney Biggar Bank, Walney Sandy Gap and Walney West Shore secured the highest classification possible following inspections by the Environment Agency earlier this year. The ratings were confirmed following publication of the Government’s new bathing water classifications… Continue reading Bathing water quality at borough beaches rated excellent

Bathing water quality at borough beaches rated excellent

A RATING of excellent has been awarded to three beaches on Barrow’s beautiful coastline for bathing water quality. Walney Biggar Bank, Walney Sandy Gap and Walney West Shore secured the highest classification possible following inspections by the Environment Agency earlier this year. The ratings were confirmed following publication of the Government’s new bathing… Continue reading Bathing water quality at borough beaches rated excellent

New lease of life for historic Duke Street building

A GRADE II-listed building in one of Barrow’s grandest streets is to benefit from essential repair works thanks to grant funding. Work to restore the roof of 107-109 Duke Street is underway to ensure the historic property is watertight and protected for the future. The building started out as two shops and was then converted… Continue reading New lease of life for historic Duke Street building

Refinements to be made to Barrow’s cycle lanes

Following feedback from the public, Cumbria County Council will be making improvements to the new Barrow cycle lanes along Bridge Road and Michaelson Road in the coming weeks. The county council in partnership with Barrow Borough Council developed a Local Cycling Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Barrow, with the Active Travel Fund providing the first… Continue reading Refinements to be made to Barrow’s cycle lanes

Free parking offer for market shoppers in Barrow

SHOPPERS can benefit from two hours of free parking when they spend £5 with any traders in Barrow’s Market Hall thanks to a new offer designed to help the town centre to thrive. The parking offer – which also applies to shops located in The Mall and the ginnel – is available on… Continue reading Free parking offer for market shoppers in Barrow

People urged to take the plunge with a temporary market stall this Christmas

BUDDING entrepreneurs, makers, crafters or those who simply want to try out a brand new venture are being urged to take the plunge with a temporary market stall this Christmas. Barrow’s Market Hall is set to open six days a week during the run up to December 25 to ensure shoppers can support local… Continue reading People urged to take the plunge with a temporary market stall this Christmas

Council leaders agree vital extra cost of living support

FUNDING to help support communities across the borough through the cost of living crisis has been agreed by Barrow Borough Council. Members of the authority’s Executive Committee voted that £310,000 from the Welfare Fund should be used to provide food, warmth and other help for those most in need this winter. The money has been… Continue reading Council leaders agree vital extra cost of living support

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