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Due to revenue pressures associated with the 2–3 Market Square building, the hub project would likely require significant ongoing subsidy and support from the council. As a result, Cabinet will need to carefully consider the sustainability challenges on Tuesday 2 June.

Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins will lead Cumbria’s presence at the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) this May.

Team Barrow has awarded £2.8m to strengthen the town’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, helping to support delivery of its 10‑year Plan for Barrow.

Interested parties have just under two weeks left to make sure their views help shape a pilot project aimed at bringing long-term vacant town centre buildings back into functional use.

Westmorland and Furness Council have launched a new Family Help website, bringing together advice, guidance, and local services to ensure families can find the right support at the right time.

Councillors have agreed the next steps in a multi-million pound programme to transform Barrow town centre.

The Council is proud to recognise World Social Work Day today, Tuesday 17 March 2026, celebrating this year’s theme of ‘Co‑building Hope and Harmony’.

Work is set to restart on the latter phases of the Grange Lido project, with a planned finish around the end of the summer of this year.

Councillors will meet next week to determine the next steps in a multi-million pound programme to transform Barrow town centre.

Westmorland and Furness Council has appointed consultants Mott MacDonald to draw up a concept masterplan for the Windermere station area.