Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Tuesday 16 August 2022 at 8:15 pm
The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, The Lord Shuttleworth KG KCVO, has made a final call for Lancashire residents to nominate outstanding voluntary groups in their area for the 2023 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service before this year’s 15 September deadline.
Published on Tuesday 16 August 2022 at 2:34 pm
Move Festival is the unmissable family event of the summer – be a part of it at Witton County Park on the 21st of August.
Published on Monday 15 August 2022 at 3:10 pm
Published on Friday 12 August 2022 at 5:25 pm
RHS Judges were welcomed to a sun-soaked Blackburn this week by the Councils gardening team and partners including The BID, The Mall and the Cathedral, as the town centre is nominated for another prestigious ‘Britain in Bloom’ award.
Published on Thursday 11 August 2022 at 5:48 pm
Hundreds of people in Blackburn and Darwen will come together on Saturday, 10 September to raise awareness of suicide in the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn | Brian Taylor | Councillor | Darwen | Phil Riley | September 10 | vigil | world suicide prevention day
Published on Thursday 11 August 2022 at 4:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Health and Wellbeing Board held a special meeting to discuss further ways to support residents through the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Filed under: Cost of Living Crisis | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Health and Wellbeing Board | help | support
Published on Wednesday 10 August 2022 at 2:46 pm
Want to organise a community clean-up on your street or in your local area?
Now the six week holidays are upon us, why not think about organising a community litter-picking event with your family, friends and neighbours – you could even get the kids involved!
Published on Friday 5 August 2022 at 3:48 pm
Free bike health checks sessions and bike maintenance workshops are being made available to Blackburn with Darwen residents this August, thanks to Department for Transport funding.
Filed under: active travel | bicycle | cycling
Published on Friday 5 August 2022 at 11:43 am
The Council will receive £946,000 of Government funding to give new ways to help tenants in supported housing along with new enforcement measures – and crack down on unscrupulous landlords.
Published on Friday 29 July 2022 at 1:42 pm
Civic Service Awards were made to three BwD councillors who retired at the May elections this year.
Filed under: awards | Civic Service Awards | Council Leader | long service | mayor | recognition
Published on Thursday 28 July 2022 at 7:43 pm
A historical local figure has been commemorated with a street-naming, unveiled this week by a proud family member, Leader of the Council and Blackburn with Darwen Mayor.
Published on Tuesday 26 July 2022 at 2:48 pm
New research shows that Blackburn with Darwen is facing a waste crisis, with almost half of each households burgundy waste bin being eaten up by food.
Published on Tuesday 26 July 2022 at 2:41 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has revealed its ‘compelling’ bids for £40m of Levelling-Up Funding.
The local authority has outlined how the first £20m would be used to accelerate the first phase of its £250m masterplan for Blackburn town centre – the largest development of its kind in the North West.
Published on Tuesday 19 July 2022 at 10:53 am
The extremely hot weather is continuing on Tuesday, July 19th – but cooler weather is on the way.
Filed under: extreme heat | Hot weather | met office | safety | UKHSA | warnings
Published on Wednesday 13 July 2022 at 8:48 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Suleman Khonat, is inviting people to take part in a charity walk this Saturday.
Published on Wednesday 13 July 2022 at 1:54 pm
More Covid vaccination appointment slots are available to parents and carers in Blackburn with Darwen for their children over the school summer holidays.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Covid-19 vaccination programme | vaccination
Published on Tuesday 12 July 2022 at 10:54 am
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up-to-date.
Published on Friday 8 July 2022 at 4:06 pm
Vistry Partnerships and Together Housing Group are set to build 165 homes in Blackburn.
They’ve exchanged on a site owned by Blackburn with Darwen Council and two private sellers, brought forward by Lea Hough Chartered Surveyors.
Published on Wednesday 6 July 2022 at 9:26 am
Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services are running a recruitment and information event to help find the next cohort of Children’s Social Workers.
Filed under: recruitment; social worker; event
Published on Tuesday 5 July 2022 at 2:53 pm
Have you heard about our trial with recycling organisation TerraCycle, allowing our residents to recycle items usually headed for the burgundy waste bin?
Published on Monday 4 July 2022 at 1:29 pm
The countdown is on to Blackburn with Darwen welcoming the Queen’s Baton Relay – part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Published on Monday 4 July 2022 at 8:00 am
As Srebrenica Memorial Day approaches, the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Council Leader are pledging to learn from the lessons of history to help to keep the borough one where difference and diversity is celebrated.
Published on Friday 1 July 2022 at 1:47 pm
Advice is being issued today following an increase in reported banking scams.
The cost of living crisis means that more people are becoming vulnerable to criminals using sophisticated methods to target victims.
Published on Friday 1 July 2022 at 11:22 am
If you live in Blackburn with Darwen you can benefit from the newly opened Newground Together Employment Hub in The Mall, Blackburn.
Published on Thursday 30 June 2022 at 4:15 pm
Britain’s best IRONMAN weekend is back in Bolton from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July and people are being encouraged to take part, support the athletes or simply turn up and enjoy the spectacle.
Published on Thursday 30 June 2022 at 12:11 pm
A new service supporting people who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction has been launched in the borough.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | addiction | Blackburn | Calico | Darwen | Director of Public Health | recovery | Spark | Treatment and Recovery
Published on Thursday 30 June 2022 at 9:08 am
At a civic reception for retiring Council Leader Mohammed Khan CBE, Blackburn with Darwen Council affirmed its commitment to moving forward and ‘thinking big’ on behalf of its diverse communities.
Filed under: Council Leader | councillors | leadership | partnership | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 29 June 2022 at 7:17 am
People in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to consider adopting children who have been waiting the longest.
Filed under: adoption | Adoption Now
Published on Thursday 23 June 2022 at 1:14 pm
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has written a message to the borough’s residents.
Filed under: Councillor | Leader | letter | Phil Riley | update
Published on Wednesday 22 June 2022 at 4:52 pm
The secret is out! Shh! Bar has been officially revealed as the new tenants of a restored Blackburn public house.
Published on Monday 20 June 2022 at 5:20 pm
Over 120 pupils took part in a unique opportunity to explore a ‘pilgrimage across four faiths’.
Filed under: faith | Faith groups | pilgrimage | Religious Education | schools | Schools and Education | Schools Working Together
Published on Monday 20 June 2022 at 9:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s Adult Learning Team have a fantastic open day planned with fun for all the family this Saturday.
Published on Friday 17 June 2022 at 3:47 pm
On Monday Blackburn with Darwen will join many councils across the country in the annual raising of flags to show our support for our Armed Forces.
Filed under: Armed Forces | Armed Forces Day | Deputy mayor | mayor
Published on Thursday 16 June 2022 at 2:45 pm
Children from a Blackburn primary school have been presented with a Young Forestry Award and commemorative coins recognising their Jubilee tree planting efforts.
Filed under: climate change | environment | schools | tree planting
Published on Thursday 16 June 2022 at 2:32 pm
We are looking for super people to become part of our rewarding Shared Lives scheme.
Shared Lives is a care and support service which is for people aged 18 and over who want to live independently in their community, with the support of a family and community network.
Filed under: Councillor | Mustafa Desai | Shared Lives Scheme | Shared Lives Week
Published on Thursday 16 June 2022 at 10:08 am
Public health leaders in Blackburn with Darwen are reminding residents of the importance of Covid boosters while the NHS drive-through vaccination clinic is still in the borough.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Covid-19 vaccination programme | vaccination
Published on Wednesday 15 June 2022 at 6:03 pm
It’s Men’s Health Week the week’s theme this year of the health and wellbeing benefits to getting a Man MOT.
Filed under: health and wellbeing | mens health
Published on Wednesday 15 June 2022 at 1:06 pm
Former four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty was the guest of honour as Great Places’ Bowland House in Blackburn was officially unveiled.
Published on Wednesday 15 June 2022 at 11:52 am
For Men’s Health Week, BwD Running Mayor Andrew Gardner shares how running has helped his health and wellbeing over the past few years, and why you might want to give it a try…
Andrew explains:
“Many moons ago when I was playing football in the Blackburn and Darwen combination league our old manager used to say:
When you move the ball, the picture changes.
Filed under: 5 ways to wellbeing | health and wellbeing | mens health | running mayor | wellbeing
Published on Tuesday 14 June 2022 at 5:35 pm
Air pollution is an invisible enemy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fight it together.
#Airpollution dirties every organ in the body.
Filed under: air pollution | clean air day | environment | health and wellbeing
Published on Tuesday 14 June 2022 at 12:25 pm
We’re so proud to welcome Blackburn’s first ever official Pride event on Saturday 18th June.
Don’t miss out on what will be a spectacular day of fun and celebrations.
Published on Friday 10 June 2022 at 12:56 pm
Who’s ready for National Festival of Making this weekend?
WHAT: National Festival of Making
WHEN: Sat 11th & Sun 12th June, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Blackburn Town Centre
Come and join us in a unique celebration of making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor.
Published on Thursday 9 June 2022 at 5:09 pm
More than £250,000 has been raised for Youth Zone Darwen – beating the fundraising target and making the much needed service a reality.
Published on Thursday 9 June 2022 at 12:00 pm
A Volunteer celebration was held at King George’s Hall to give thanks to all the unsung heroes in the borough who dedicate their lives to their communities.
Published on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 5:22 pm
Ahead of the National Festival of Making this weekend, there will be some road closures and diversions across Blackburn Town Centre.
Published on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 4:46 pm
Your health, your climate, your pocket and your community are all better by bike. You can take part in national Bike Week from 6-12 June 2022.
Published on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 2:46 pm
Darwen Town Hall is now open as usual after the reception was flooded over Bank Holiday weekend.
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 5:54 pm
Over the bank holiday weekend Darwen Town Hall reception was flooded and repair works will need to be undertaken.
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 2:50 pm
Coun Zamir Khan has been named in the Queen’s birthday honours list for 2022.
The Labour ward councillor for Blackburn Central ward has received an MBE for his services to Blackburn Muslim Burial Society and to the wider community, particularly during the Covid pandemic.
Filed under: community | councillors | Honours
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 1:52 pm
This year, Child Safety Week runs from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th June, with the theme ‘safety in mind’.
Filed under: child safety | wellbeing
