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Ulverston Town Council Office, County Square, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7LZ
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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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Latest News
Sir John Barrow Cottage blue plaque unveiling 19th June 11am
On Friday 19th June (which is Sir John Barrow’s birthday!) the Mayor, Cllr Paul Smith will unveil the new Town Council blue plaque on the Sir John Barrow cottage at 11am. The address is Dragley Beck, Ulverston LA12 0HA. All very welcome to attend! To coincide with this event, there will be a showing of… Continue Reading about Sir John Barrow Cottage blue plaque unveiling 19th June 11am
World Environment Day – FREE Drop-in Event
Celebrate World Environment Day! Saturday 13 June, 10am – 1pm The Coro, Ulverston Join us for a free drop-in event celebrating World Environment Day and discover how small changes can make a big difference to reduce textile waste and live more sustainably. What’s On Learn about textile waste – Representatives from Westmorland and Furness /… Continue Reading about World Environment Day – FREE Drop-in Event