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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

Ulverston Christmas lights switch on 4pm 29th Nov 2025

Posted on 18/11/2025

Ulverston Christmas light switch on Saturday 29th November 2025 at 4pm The Mayor of Ulverston, Cllr Shirley-Anne Wilson will be switching Ulverston’s Christmas lights on at the Dickensian Festival on Saturday 29th November at 4pm, Market Cross. Everyone is most welcome to come along to the event! Continue Reading

Ulverston Dickensian Festival 29th and 30th November 2025

Posted on 06/11/2025

The extremely popular Dickensian Festival returns to Ulverston on 29th and 30th November. Click here to find out all you need to know about the event, including road closures and parking – www.dickensianfestival.co.uk Continue Reading

Remembrance Sunday road closures 9th November 2025

Posted on 05/11/2025

SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER ROAD CLOSURES Due to the Remembrance Sunday parade, the following roads will be closed from 3.25pm – 4.15pm: Church Walk King Street Queen Street Market Place This also includes the Fountain Street junction with King Street, the Soutergate juntion with King Street and the Daltongate junction with Queen Street. If travelling through… Continue Reading

Ulverston Remembrance Services 2025

Posted on 24/10/2025

ULVERSTON REMEMBRANCE SERVICES 2025 Sunday 9th November Members of the public are cordially invited to join the Remembrance Sunday event on Sunday 9th November. The same as last year, the Remembrance Service at Ulverston Parish Church will start at 2.30pm. After the Church Service at approximately 3.30pm, the parade will form up outside Ulverston Parish… Continue Reading

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

Charter Family Funday Festival Saturday 6th September

Posted on 05/09/2025

Charter Festival returns for another year on Saturday 6th September Come along to Market Street and New Market Street, lots of free fun for all the family! Stalls, games, live music, free magic shows, model railway rides, free face painting, geli-plate printing. We also have the brilliant human fruit machine, children’s character walk-arounds, balloon… Continue Reading

VJ Day 80 commemorations in Ulverston

Posted on 05/08/2025

The VJ Day 80 commemorative service at the War Memorial led by the Ulverston Royal British Legion was well attended on Friday 15th August. The Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Julie Barton, the Mayor of Ulverston, Cllrs Shirley-Anne Wilson, along with the Royal British Legion, the Police and Fire Service all laid wreaths. Friday evening saw the… Continue Reading

Ulverston Civic Sunday 2025

Posted on 16/06/2025

CIVIC SUNDAY 2025 Thank you to everyone who attended Civic Sunday yesterday for the new Ulverston Mayor, Cllr Shirley-Anne Wilson. There was a special service in the Parish Church followed by a parade through town to the Coro, where afternoon tea was served accompanied by the fantastic Ulverston Town Band. We would like to thank… Continue Reading

Annual Meeting of the Council Monday 19th May

Posted on 14/05/2025

The Annual General Meeting of Ulverston Town Council will be held at Croftlands Community Centre on Monday 19th May at 7pm. All welcome to attend. View the agenda here – https://ulverstoncouncil.org.uk/category/full-council-agenda/ Continue Reading