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About Your Council

Ulverston Town Council is the administrative body that looks after the various elected Councillors that represent you on a day-to-day basis. With eighteen unpaid Councillors on the Council, all of whom serve a period of four years, the organisation ensures that Ulverstonians are listened to by Westmorland and Furness Council.

What we do

Ulverston Town Council owns and manages:

  • The Sir John Barrow (Hoad) Monument on Hoad Hill
  • Sir John Barrow Cottage at Dragley Beck – now leased to and run by Greenlane Archaeology
  • Seven allotment sites, containing nearly 300 allotments
  • Manages one public toilet in the town centre (The Gill)
  • Manages two green spaces (Little Hoad and Gill Banks)
  • Owns and manages 6 bus shelters
  • Is a statutory consultee on all planning issues in Ulverston,
  • Partners in projects with other organisations including Groundwork
  • Lobbies SLDC and CCC on issues of concern to residents and businesses.
  • Works with local business to support the growth of Ulverston
  • Supports Ulverston Community Enterprises in its work to manage the Coronation Hall and Markets in the town centre.
  • Organises the annual charter festival family day
  • Provides grants to local charitable organisations, festivals and non-profit making bodies.
  • Point of contact for agencies, including Highways and Environment.
  • Funds the Ulverston Community Partnership to market and promote the town.
  • Supports Ulverston in Bloom
  • Supports the Ulverston-Albert Twinning Association.

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Charter Family Fun Day Celebrations 2025

Charter Family Fun Day Celebrations 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

Charter Family Funday Festival Saturday 6th September

Charter Family Funday Festival Saturday 6th September

  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

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Call: 01229 585 778

Email: admin@ulverstoncouncil.org.uk

Ulverston Town Council Office
County Square
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7LZ