Council sends back more than £8.5 million in grants from the Government Wednesday, 7 April, 2021 Barrow Borough Council is coming under pressure from local businesses after it emerged that the Labour led council has sent back £8.5 million in unpaid grants to the Government’s department for Housing, Communities and Local Government. The figures, obtained from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, show that for the initial business support schemes aimed at helping businesses who were forced... Local News
Sad death of Stanley Harry Lewis M.B.E. 2nd March 2016 It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Stanley Harry Lewis M.B.E. He was awarded an MBE in 1989 for his work as chief engineer of the... Local News
Budget proposals to close Cumbrian fire stations. 7th February 2016 Leader of the Conservative Group Cllr James Airey has welcomed Cumbria County Council’s announcement on 4 th February 2016, that the Labour-Lib Dem run... Local News
Reminder Supper Evening "WHY ALPACAS" 17th January 2016 A talk titled Why Alpacas, will be given by Maggi Hook, this is a talk on Her Alpaca herd based just outside Ulverston, Maggi will be also brining along Items... Local News
Cllr. Bill Bleasdale 9th January 2016 It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the sudden death of Cllr. Bill Bleasdale. Local News
A child is Born 17th December 2015 Hello folks - After first alerting us to her presence at 1am on the sleeper train from Fort William we're very happy to announce that Local News
Cumbria Community Foundation Appeal 12th December 2015 At a recent meeting of the Low Furness and Ulverston Conservative Branch a discussion took place on the severe weather and flooding that has taken place... Local News
"Corbyn a catastrophe for Cumbria" 20th September 2015 "Corbyn a catastrophe for Cumbria" Newly elected Labour leader labelled a "catastrophe" for Cumbria due to no nuclear stance Jeremy Corbyn was crowned leader of... Opinions
Barrow and furness conservatives futures 20th August 2015 Barrow and Furness conservatives Futures This is a very exciting period in our evolution as an association, a mile stone to look back on later in life. Local News
Children’s Services Directions 22nd July 2015 Cumbria Conservative Group Leader, James Airey supports the Children’s Services Directions Notice from the Minister and says this is Children’s Services last... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
