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Ulverston 20mph speed limit proposals- have your say

Posted on 15/04/2026

Ulverston Town Council has provisionally secured funding through Westmorland and Furness Council to reduce the speed limit in the area to 20mph, to promote safer roads, reduce vehicle noise and enhance the environment for more walking and cycling. You can comment online here There will also be an opportunity to share views with the… Continue Reading about Ulverston 20mph speed limit proposals- have your say

Ulverston Town Council’s UK Town of Culture 2028 bid

Posted on 27/03/2026

Ulverston Town Council has officially submitted an Expression of Interest to become the UK’s first Town of Culture in 2028 – a chance to celebrate the town’s heritage, creativity and community spirit on a national stage. If successful, Ulverston would receive £3 million to deliver an exciting twelve month programme of arts, music, performance, heritage… Continue Reading about Ulverston Town Council’s UK Town of Culture 2028 bid

Ulverston Festivals, Heritage & Attractions Leaflet 2026

Posted on 16/03/2026

Ulverston hosts a number of celebrated festivals and events throughout the year. The 2026 Festivals & Events leaflet is now available to view HERE and in the ‘Visiting Ulverston’ section of our website, under ‘Leaflets’. You can find more information about festivals, events and what’s happening in Ulverston via the Choose Ulverston and Ulverston News… Continue Reading about Ulverston Festivals, Heritage & Attractions Leaflet 2026

Ulverston Eco Fair is back! Sat 18 April – FREE Event

Posted on 13/03/2026

Ulverston Eco Fair is back! Saturday 18th April, 10.30am – 3.30pm @ The Coro. The event is FREE to attend. We have so much going on this year…. -Don’t miss Catkin and Scraps ‘Make a Rug Mug’* hand-sewing WORKSHOP *Limited spaces available – book directly through the Catkin and Scraps website here – FREE ‘Make… Continue Reading about Ulverston Eco Fair is back! Sat 18 April – FREE Event

Ulverston Town Band receives Freedom of The Town

Posted on 19/02/2026

On Monday 16th February, the Mayor of Ulverston presented the Freedom of the Town to Ulverston Town Band. The accolade was awarded to mark the 175th anniversary of the band’s formation and their long-standing contribution supporting Civic events, festivals and many other activities in the town and beyond. Continue Reading about Ulverston Town Band receives Freedom of The Town

Freedom of the Town presentation – Mr Anthony Hewitt

Posted on 18/11/2025

At the November meeting of Ulverston Town Council, the Mayor of Ulverston presented the Freedom of the Town to Mr Anthony Hewitt. The decision to grant this accolade was unanimous by Town Councillors. As Founder of the Ulverston Music Festival, Mr Hewitt received Freedom of the Town for producing outstanding concerts in the town for… Continue Reading about Freedom of the Town presentation – Mr Anthony Hewitt

Freedom of the Town presentation – Mr Richard Butler MBE

Posted on 22/10/2025

At the October meeting of Ulverston Town Council, the Mayor of Ulverston, Councillor Shirley-Anne Wilson presented Mr Richard Butler MBE with the Freedom of the Town. The decision to grant this accolade was unanimous by Town Councillors, for Mr Butlers unwavering commitment to the UVHS band and providing opportunities for students, as well as organising… Continue Reading about Freedom of the Town presentation – Mr Richard Butler MBE

Charter Family Fun Day Celebrations 2025

Posted on 18/09/2025

Charter Family Fun Day Celebrations 2025 Ulverston’s Charter Family Fun Day took place on Saturday 6th September in the town centre to celebrate the granting of Ulverston’s Market Charter by King Edward I in 1280. The event opened at 10.30am with Town Crier, Peter Winston, ringing the bell and reading the historic charter. Families then enjoyed… Continue Reading about Charter Family Fun Day Celebrations 2025

New Signage Unveiled on Ulverston Rope Walk

Posted on 16/07/2025

We were honoured to have the Mayor of Ulverston, Councillor Shirley-Anne Wilson, officially unveil the new signage along the Outcast Rope Walk in a special ceremony on Wednesday 23rd July. The new signage has been updated to explain the rope-making process that once took place along this historic path, with images included to help visitors… Continue Reading about New Signage Unveiled on Ulverston Rope Walk

Environmental Sustainability Grants – Up to £250 available to local groups

Posted on 19/06/2025

Ulverston Town Council has relaunched their Environmental Sustainability Grant Fund to support local efforts in making Ulverston greener and more sustainable. We welcome applications from groups, schools, charities and non-profit organisations within the Ulverston area, to apply for up to £250. The grant can either pay for the project in its entirety or can be… Continue Reading about Environmental Sustainability Grants – Up to £250 available to local groups

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