Sam Plum, Chief Executive of Westmorland and Furness Council, has welcomed today's announcement by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of more than £200 million over the next decade to ensure Barrow thrives as the home of UK nuclear submarine-building.
An ambitious project to provide state-of-the-art learning facilities for those studying a range of further education courses in Barrow is on track and entering its final phase.
With many businesses across Cumbria now using the various improved connectivity options available to them to increase sales, work more efficiently and showcase what they have to offer, there has never been a better time to check to see what options are available in your area.
Westmorland and Furness Council's Cabinet will be asked on Tuesday (March 26) to agree in principle the £5 million pledged by government to set up and support the Team Barrow Delivery Board.
Drivers are being reminded that the next scheduled closure of an iconic Lakeland pass will start next week, as work continues to complete a multi-million pound road safety scheme.
