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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

Planning application submitted for #BrilliantBarrow outdoor centre

Cumbria County Council has submitted a 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 by Cumbria County Council in Earnse Bay, on Walney Island.… Continue reading Planning application submitted for #BrilliantBarrow outdoor centre

Support for #BrilliantBarrow university campus project plans

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

Planning application submitted for ambitious #BrilliantBarrow outdoor centre

Cumbria County Council has submitted a planning application for a multi-million-pound outdoor community and environmental education centre which forms part of the ambitious #BrilliantBarrow programme. 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 by Cumbria… Continue reading Planning application submitted for ambitious #BrilliantBarrow outdoor centre

Chance to explore #BrilliantBarrow projects at special drop in event

People are being urged to attend a special drop in event this week to find out more about #BrilliantBarrow’s multi-million pound Town Deal projects. Barrow was offered £25 million from the Government’s £3.6 billion Town Deal fund last year for seven ambitious schemes that are set to secure a bright and transformative future for the… Continue reading Chance to explore #BrilliantBarrow projects at special drop in event

Andrea met David Haughian Senior Programme Manager and chats about the “Marine Village”

CandoFM assistant manager and presenter Andrea Williams met David Haughian Senior Programme Manager working on behalf of Barrow Borough Council. David chats about the ‘Marina Village’ 23-hectare site currently being brought back to life. The ‘Marina Village’ is one of seven innovative projects that make up #BrilliantBarrow – a scheme which last year secured… Continue reading Andrea met David Haughian Senior Programme Manager and chats about the “Marine Village”

Barrow Island set to benefit from transformational regeneration schemes

Barrow Island is set to benefit from a series of major regeneration schemes over the next three years. The area would become home to three #BrilliantBarrow projects under the initiative which aims to transform the town for the future as part of the Government’s £25 million Towns Fund. Business cases are now being… Continue reading Barrow Island set to benefit from transformational regeneration schemes

Innovative business support programme under development as part of #BrilliantBarrow

WORK is underway to develop a ground-breaking programme of business support to help people across Barrow make the most of economic opportunities throughout the area. The scheme – which could be launched as early as April 2022 – aims to equip individuals as well as small to medium-sized businesses with the knowledge and skills they… Continue reading Innovative business support programme under development as part of #BrilliantBarrow

Police appealing for local witnesses in Barrow

POLICE APPEALING FOR LOCAL WITNESSES BARROW Police are investigating a report of assault on Dalton Road on Friday (March 5) at about 10.40am. It is alleged a man, described as white, about 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build and wearing a flat cap, blue puffer jacket, blue jeans and brown boots, approached another man, shouted… Continue reading Police appealing for local witnesses in Barrow

Barrow residents begin innovative journey to shape new vision for the borough

Barrow residents begin innovative journey to shape new vision for the borough What’s your boldest dream for Barrow? This thought-provoking question has popped up on a Barrow billboard, in bus shelters and in vacant shop windows across the area this weekend. Now, residents are being encouraged to call a free phone number – 0800… Continue reading Barrow residents begin innovative journey to shape new vision for the borough

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