Case study

£16 million to boost Barrow’s regeneration

Almost £16 million from the Levelling Up Fund was allocated to Barrow. These funds will help continue the town’s regeneration.

From:
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Published
17 January 2023

Regeneration of the Market Hall

Plans for the funding include improvements to Barrow Market Hall.

These improvements include:

  • providing better access to the market and Forum Theatre
  • a more attractive exterior
  • improvement to stall spaces
  • a soft play area for children
  • a new food hall

Improved connectivity in the town

Plans also feature improvements to Barrow’s transport infrastructure, such as:

  • demolishing vacant buildings to create better links between the Market Hall and the high street
  • upgrades to pedestrianisation
  • creating new bus stops

The award from the Levelling Up Fund will build on the package of projects funded by the £25 million Town Deal for Barrow.

Find out more about levelling up.

Published 17 January 2023

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