Improving recycling in Blackburn and Darwen
Published on Monday 16 September 2019 at 3:50 pm
Did you know that sadly just 28% of waste produced in our borough is recycled?
The Council is working to help support residents to recycle more.
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Published on Monday 16 September 2019 at 3:50 pm
Did you know that sadly just 28% of waste produced in our borough is recycled?
The Council is working to help support residents to recycle more.
Published on Monday 16 September 2019 at 2:58 pm
Blackburn Rovers helped cap off a busy week of suicide prevention activity in the borough at their match against Millwall at Ewood Park on Saturday (September 14.)
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Damian Talbot | suicide prevention
Published on Friday 13 September 2019 at 4:12 pm
Planning applications have been submitted for two major road improvements in Blackburn.
The planned work will see Haslingden Road widened between the Beehive Roundabout and Royal Blackburn Hospital and the creation of a new entrance to Royal Blackburn Hospital at Old Bank Lane.
Filed under: Blackamoor junction | Councillor | Haslingden Road | Phil Riley | planning submission | road widening
Published on Thursday 12 September 2019 at 3:20 pm
A big careers fair is returning to give people a chance to get new job opportunities and skills in the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn is Hiring | Councillor | employment | jobs | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 12 September 2019 at 10:19 am
adidas has announced a limited edition Blackburn SPEZIAL trainer.
The new shoe will be launched at a SPEZIAL exhibition in the town next month – with tens of thousands of people expected to attend.
Published on Wednesday 11 September 2019 at 2:31 pm
People from all walks of life and different neighbourhoods are sharing their opinions on life in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Community Voices | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Wednesday 11 September 2019 at 9:00 am
Around 500 people gathered outside Blackburn Town Hall for a public vigil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10.
Filed under: CGL | world suicide prevention day | zero suicide alliance
Published on Monday 9 September 2019 at 12:08 pm
Two state-of-the-art football pitches have been unveiled in Blackburn following the £1m transformation of a sporting facility.
Filed under: Councillor Damian Talbot | football | Witton Park
Published on Friday 6 September 2019 at 12:22 pm
Alongside the Council’s other activities for World Suicide Prevention Day, Blackburn with Darwen’s Adult Learning service will be offering two workshops for visitors to the town centre on Tuesday, September 10.
Filed under: cathedral | council | Town Hall | world suicide prevention day
Published on Friday 6 September 2019 at 11:41 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has welcomed more than 30 new apprentices to its team.
The new recruits met for the first time this week at an induction at Blackburn Town Hall.
Published on Thursday 5 September 2019 at 5:29 pm
Blackburn Market is excited to welcome a new town centre shopping experience to Ainsworth Street beginning on Saturday 7th September.
Published on Wednesday 4 September 2019 at 4:36 pm
Darwen’s adidas brand consultant and adidas SPEZIAL designer, Gary Aspden is set to present an exhibition of 1000 shoes from his own archive as well as those from fellow adidas collectors at the upcoming British Textile Biennial.
Published on Monday 2 September 2019 at 1:29 pm
This September at King George’s Hall, Bye Bye Baby celebrate the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Filed under: bye bye baby | King George's Hall | music
Published on Monday 2 September 2019 at 8:07 am
The great-great-great-great-granddaughter of Blackburn campaigner, George Dewhurst, met with the Mayor as part of her bid to get back a silver cup which was presented to George in 1832 when he was 41.
Published on Friday 30 August 2019 at 9:31 am
A £40,000 investment has been secured to refurbish a community Multi-Use Games Area.
The play space, next to Greenfields Community Centre on Green Lane, in Mill Hill and Moorgate Ward, Blackburn, has been subject to vandalism in recent years.
Published on Thursday 29 August 2019 at 1:52 pm
Blackburn is set to host a new summer parade this weekend celebrating ‘Our Precious Planet.’
Throughout the summer holidays, volunteers have been taking part in a whole host of workshops organised by the same team behind the annual Festival of Light.
Filed under: Festival of Light
Published on Friday 23 August 2019 at 12:55 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has cut the ribbon on the world’s first Paw Patrol brick trail in ‘Brickburn.’
Published on Thursday 22 August 2019 at 2:49 pm
Students across the borough were celebrating their exam results today.
Overall GCSE results have improved in the borough for the third year running.
Filed under: Councillor | exam results | GCSE's | Maureen Bateson
Published on Thursday 22 August 2019 at 9:01 am
There’s just over two weeks left for local groups to apply for funding for projects that will help to break down barriers between people from different backgrounds.
Filed under: community group | grants | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Wednesday 21 August 2019 at 4:30 pm
A group of young people who are taking part in the Youth Ambassador programme have begun to plan their next steps – planning two community events that will support young people at risk of getting involved in crime.
Filed under: Blackburn Youth Zone | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration | young people
Published on Monday 19 August 2019 at 1:55 pm
Two Blackburn community centres will now be able to offer hundreds of residents better access to the digital world thanks to a partnership between 6G Internet, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and CVS.
Published on Thursday 15 August 2019 at 2:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has joined calls with other councils to demand the government deliver on commitments to boost spending on infrastructure in the North.
Published on Wednesday 14 August 2019 at 4:10 pm
Two longstanding empty properties that have been a blight on the community are to be brought back into use after Blackburn with Darwen Council took legal action.
Published on Wednesday 14 August 2019 at 3:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is to host its second annual public vigil outside Blackburn Town Hall to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10.
Filed under: Damian Talbot | suicide | world suicide prevention day
Published on Wednesday 14 August 2019 at 2:51 pm
When it comes to keeping the borough tidy, Blackburn with Darwen’s volunteers have bags of enthusiasm!
Published on Friday 9 August 2019 at 3:23 pm
A Blackburn man who offered a waste removal service on social media has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after pleading guilty to fly-tipping.
Published on Thursday 8 August 2019 at 10:38 am
An app that makes it easier for residents to interact with their GP is now available across Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Wednesday 7 August 2019 at 2:00 pm
Plans are well underway at Darwen Market for the forthcoming 1940’s Day celebrations.
The annual event is taking place on Saturday, 10 August 8:30am – 5pm, with entertainment provided 11am – 3pm.
Published on Wednesday 7 August 2019 at 10:04 am
Inspection highlights positive outlook for services supporting children and young people with special educational needs
Local leaders in Blackburn and Darwen are committed to improving the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
Published on Tuesday 6 August 2019 at 10:46 am
Teams of teenagers from across Blackburn and Darwen were faced with the ‘Dragons Den’ last week as part of a month long National Citizenship Service programme.
Published on Monday 5 August 2019 at 12:31 pm
Community Voices events are giving local people opportunities to share their views on living in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Monday 5 August 2019 at 11:19 am
Families are invited to an amazing world premiere event taking place in Blackburn town centre this month…
Blackburn is hosting the world’s first PAW Patrol brick trail, built and presented by BRICKLIVE.
Published on Friday 2 August 2019 at 3:40 pm
Got an idea for a project that will bring people in Blackburn with Darwen together?
A new grants fund is available for local groups and organisations that want to deliver projects to help make a stronger borough.
Filed under: grants | Integration | Neighbourhoods | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Thursday 1 August 2019 at 1:10 pm
Council Leader, Cllr Mohammed Khan was a visitor to the HARRI truck, the NHS’s health and wellbeing engagement vehicle this morning (Thursday, August 1.)
Published on Thursday 1 August 2019 at 1:09 pm
Young people from Blackburn who are helping to care for family members are to be featured in an ITV documentary with former Eastender’s star Ross Kemp.
Published on Thursday 1 August 2019 at 10:13 am
World Breastfeeding Week gets underway this week with Witton Country Park hosting a special event on Saturday, August 3 as part of the celebrations.
Filed under: breastfeeding week | Witton Park
Published on Wednesday 31 July 2019 at 11:38 am
For some it would be a hair-raising experience, but Becky Barton and her daughter Katy Barton, both from Darwen, are not daunted at the prospect of losing their hair to raise funds for charity.
Published on Thursday 25 July 2019 at 2:45 pm
Organisers of Blackburn in Bloom are keeping their green fingers crossed that they have impressed judges enough to scoop a fourth gold in the Britain In Bloom horticultural competition.
Published on Thursday 25 July 2019 at 10:43 am
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust is playing host to an exciting new course designed to help Blackburn with Darwen residents make a difference to where they live.
Filed under: community | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2019 at 10:04 am
More electric car chargers have been introduced across Council car parks in the borough.
People with electric or hybrid vehicles can now charge up in five different car parks in Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: car parks | climate change | Councillor | electric car chargers | Phil Riley
Published on Friday 19 July 2019 at 11:39 am
A new team of community development workers is setting out to help make Blackburn with Darwen a stronger borough.
Filed under: community | Integration | Neighbourhoods | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Friday 19 July 2019 at 10:32 am
An app that makes it easier for residents to interact with their GP is now available across Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | mygp
Published on Thursday 18 July 2019 at 4:12 pm
Pupils from a number of Blackburn with Darwen schools have been celebrating taking part in a project that has brought them together to think about their identity and learn about one another’s culture.
Filed under: children | Integration | Our Community Our Future | Schools and Education | Schools Linking
Published on Thursday 18 July 2019 at 10:46 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is part of a North West consortium who will share £9m for action research on health inequalities, it has been announced.
Filed under: Damian Talbot | health | research
Published on Wednesday 17 July 2019 at 2:34 pm
It’s time to clear out your attic and empty your cupboards!
Dickinson’s Real Deal is heading to Blackburn and the hit ITV show is looking for people to cash in their antiques and valuables.
Published on Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 2:40 pm
Come along and join in with six weeks of summer fun for all the family at our markets in Blackburn and Darwen.
Published on Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 1:50 pm
Celebrate National Picnic Month by taking part in a free community trip – a walk along the canal followed by a picnic, with free transport provided on Tuesday, 30 July.
Published on Monday 15 July 2019 at 2:04 pm
Blackburn’s Brian Fogarty was crowned Ironman victor in yesterday’s ultra-triathlon – which came through Darwen this year.
Published on Monday 15 July 2019 at 11:10 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has responded to the fantastic news that children in the borough will get support for mental health concerns in schools as part of an NHS Trailblazer programme.
Filed under: children | Maureen Bateson | mental health | support
Published on Thursday 11 July 2019 at 3:54 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has today congratulated the authority’s previous Chief Executive on his appointment as East Lancashire Hospital’s Trust’s newest Associate Non-Executive Director.