Residents are sometimes unsure which council to contact for different services. Barrow-in-Furness is served by both Barrow Town Council and Westmorland & Furness Council, and each provides different services for the community.
Services provided by Barrow Town Council
Barrow Town Council focuses on local community services and initiatives within the town. These include:
- Allotments – Management and administration of town council allotment sites
- Civic Pride – Supporting projects that help maintain and improve the appearance of the town
- Mayoral Visits – Requests for the Mayor to attend community events or functions
- Community Grants – Funding opportunities for local groups, organisations, events and community projects
- Mayor’s Cadet – A Cadet selected each year to represent the local Cadet Forces alongside the Mayor at civic events
- Mayor’s Good Citizenship Award – Recognising and celebrating volunteers who make an outstanding contribution to the local community
- Military and Civic Parades – Organising and supporting parades and commemorative events recognising important national occasions
If you are a local group planning an event or community initiative, you may be able to apply for a grant from the Town Council to help support your project.
Services provided by Westmorland & Furness Council
Westmorland & Furness Council is responsible for many of the main public services across the area, including:
- Bins and recycling
- Council tax and benefits
- Housing services
- Planning and building control
- Highways and roads
- Schools and education
- Adult and children’s social care
- Environmental health and licensing
If your enquiry relates to these services, you should contact Westmorland & Furness Council.
📞 Telephone: 0300 373 3300
🌐 Website: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
Understanding which council provides which services can help ensure your enquiry is dealt with as quickly as possible.
