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20mph Speed Limit – 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 20mph Speed Limit – 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

Mr Colin Pickthall Obituary

Posted on 12/01/2026

Some sad news to report, Colin Pickthall, the former MP for West Lancashire and former Ulverston Town councillor and Leader of the Council, died at Furness General Hospital on Saturday, December 27. A service to celebrate his life will take place on Monday, January 19 at The Ellers Chapel in Ulverston at 11:30am. His family… Continue Reading about Mr Colin Pickthall Obituary

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

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 about Ulverston Christmas lights switch on 4pm 29th Nov 2025

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 about Ulverston Dickensian Festival 29th and 30th November 2025

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 about Remembrance Sunday road closures 9th November 2025

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 about Ulverston Remembrance Services 2025

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