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Modernised Barrow Connectivity Transform Barrows bus offer, supporting the delivery of an Cumbria £1-5m
Bus Network electric / low carbon rolling stock to help de-carbonise the County
town centre, providing green transport options. Council with
support from
Measures could include steps to decarbonise buses, BAE
improved bus infrastructure, including at junctions and bus
stops.

This will provide capacity to support critical growth, but to
also ensure communities across the town can access
services and opportunities without recourse to the private
car.

This proposal could link with current Future High Street
Fund proposals and prospective Electric Bus Town
Expression of Interest.

Heat Exchange Barrow Urban Regeneration Explore options for Heat Exchange Network linking major Barrow £5-10m
Network industrial sites providing energy (battery) storage and more Borough
efficient utilisation of energy. Excess could be used to Council /
provide low cost energy for either residents or SMEs. Cumbria CC
with support
from BAE
See More Barrow & Connectivity Barrow element of wider Cumbrian See More campaign Cumbria £0-1m
Surroundings encouraging visits to tourist attractions outside the County
traditional honeypots. Council

Business Barrow Skills and Enterprise Provision of extended business support to boost growth, Barrow £0-1m
Support productivity and competitiveness – particular opportunities Borough
surround SMEs and with respect to account management, Council with
international investment, business start-up, diversification support from
and early years of trading. This could directly support Growth Hub
COVID-19 recovery among local businesses. and CLEP