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1. The Shipyard. BAE Systems owns the shipyard in Barrow. It operates one of the few shipyards in the world capable of designing and building nuclear submarines, which has constructed all but three of the Royal Navy’s nuclear-powered submarines. It’s got a long history dating back to 1986 and employs approximately 9000 people. 2. Dave Myers One half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers was born and bred in Barrow before he flew the nest to study fine arts in London and later in life becoming a popular television chef and presenter. He then went on to perform alongside his partnering chef the “Big Night Out” show in theatres throughout the UK.
Sketch Market Hall from Duke Street
Plans to transform Barrow’s town centre will continue, despite it losing out on a £22 million Government bid.
Town chiefs submitted a blueprint to regenerate Barrow to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund in July, but it has been confirmed that it was rejected.
However, ministers have confirmed Barrow has not been selected to receive a grant from the fund by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Barrowâs plan – designed to boost the boroughâs economy, increasing footfall and retaining spend – would have seen:
⦠A contemporary new look for Barrow Indoor Market to help independent businesses to thrive and grow.
NEW funding opportunities are to be sought for an ambitious scheme to renew and regenerate Barrow’s town centre for the future. A blueprint and bid for £22 million was submitted to the government’s Future High Streets Fund in July. owever, ministers have confirmed Barrow has not been selected to receive a grant from the fund by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Barrow’s plan - designed to boost the borough’s economy, increasing footfall and retaining spend - would have seen: a contemporary new look for Barrow Indoor Market to help independent businesses to thrive and grow, apublic reception area, visitor information hub and space to host weddings, public and exhibitions within Barrow Town Hall, the transformation of the town square in front of Barrow Town Hall to high quality public space including a play park and a gardens and events area to host a vibrant calendar of events throughout the year, public realm improvements and the creation