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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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Ulverston Festivals, Heritage & Attractions Leaflet 2026

Ulverston Festivals, Heritage & Attractions Leaflet 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