Barrow Town Council will fill its three vacant councillor spots by co-option, Westmorland and Furness Council has been confirmed.

The available roles include two in the Newbarns Ward and one in the Risedale Ward.

Those interested in taking on one of the roles can email the town clerk at townclerk@barrowtowncouncil.gov.uk to get an application form and find out more about the eligibility criteria.

For a detailed discussion about the responsibilities, call the town clerk at 01229 260002.

The deadline for submissions is March 28 at 5pm.

Selected candidates will be invited to address the town council in a brief five-minute speech.

The specific time and date for this will be disclosed in due course.