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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