PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

To get a new, fit for purpose theatre and market in barrow in furness.

The people of barrow in furness have just found out that our theatre and market are being demolished with no clear signs of them being replaced. We would like to know when and where these are going to be replaced.

Last fetched 18 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

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Government response threshold (10,000) · 20/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 20/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Feb – Mar 2026

09 MAR 2026
Petition rejected
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17 FEB 2026
Petition created

Background

Westmorland and Furness Council have had many people voice their concerns about how Barrow is becoming less attractive to everyone, the people who live here and those who are visiting. Residents have voiced their concerns about how there is nothing left in the town, how BAE are taking over everything and shops and pubs etc close. We dont feel heard or have our questions answered. We need help to get our town back to what it once was and to get our theatre and market back!