Health & social care

Council backs positive result on alcohol test sales

Published on Friday 3 June 2016 at 11:45 am

Twelve off-licences came up trumps after refusing to sell alcohol to under-age test purchasers.

A team of officers from Blackburn with Darwen Council’s public protection department and local police led an operation to ensure under-18s are not being sold alcohol.

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Smokefree open spaces consultation

Published on Tuesday 16 February 2016 at 4:19 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is currently consulting with residents on proposals to introduce smokefree signs in a number of Council-owned or operated outdoor spaces across the Borough.

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Join in the fun of the Witton parkrun

Published on Thursday 14 January 2016 at 12:28 pm

Event director Michelle Searby explains what Witton parkrun is and how to get involved

Every Saturday at 9AM you will find a bunch of people in Witton Park ready to run a 5K course all in the name of parkrun.

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Council welcomes progress of new care service

Published on Thursday 14 January 2016 at 11:56 am

Council leader Councillor Mohammed Khan, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care, Councillor Mustafa Desai and Ewood ward member Councillors Jamie Groves, Maureen Bateson and Jim Casey have warmly welcomed progress on the EachStep Blackburn care home being built on the old Infirmary’s Memorial Wing site.

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