Image Agreement to develop transformational town centre plans The council has supported the first step towards a ‘once in a lifetime’ transformation of Barrow town centre. 4 June 2025
Image Suggested development sites map published Maps have been published showing sites that have been submitted for consideration for development. 19 May 2025
Image Progress at 800-home waterfront site showcased Progress towards delivering on the vision for a vibrant new community of hundreds of new homes in the heart of Barrow has been showcased during a visit to mark a major milestone . 3 April 2025
Image Affordable housing in town development applications welcomed The amount of affordable housing in two significant developments in Ulverston has been welcomed. 2 April 2025
Image Eden Homelessness and Housing Advice Service moving in-house from 1 April Council’s homelessness and housing advice service in Eden being brought in-house from 1 April. 31 March 2025
Image New strategy to improve and invest in council housing stock New Housing Asset Management Strategy sets out five-year plan for managing and investing in council housing stock. 20 March 2025
Image New council strategy for temporary accommodation New plan agreed to tackle rising costs associated with providing emergency accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. 18 March 2025
Image Strategy agreed to bring more empty homes back into use A strategy has been agreed that aims to bring 10% of empty homes back into use each year for the next five years. 22 January 2025
Image Council announces ambitious Housing Strategy to address local needs Council approves new Housing Strategy aimed at ensuring everyone in the area has access to high-quality, affordable, and sustainable housing. 21 January 2025
Image Have your say on draft Housing Strategy The council is inviting people who live and work in the area to give their views on its draft Housing Strategy. 21 November 2024