More than 40 Cumbrian organisations showcased all the exciting opportunities the region has to offer at a packed economic showcase event at the Houses of Parliament.
Cumbria is set to take centre stage at the Houses of Parliament next month as political leaders, investors and industry representatives gather together for an economic showcase.
The council's Cabinet member for Communities, Customer Services, Culture and Communications, Councillor Helen Chaffey, has provided a detailed update on the closure of Barrow Market and the future of the market and Forum.
As part of an ambitious multi-million-pound town centre transformational ‘Heart of Barrow’ project - plans are being proposed that would see the Forum and market hall buildings demolished.
Westmorland and Furness Council is planning to use new powers from government to get unused buildings back into productive use, bringing energy, enterprise, and footfall back to our town centres.
Today Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet said it had no choice but to recommend to its Full Council increases to charges that will sadly affect every resident in the Westmorland and Furness area.