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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Wednesday 6 September 2023 at 12:58 pm
Final preparations are underway for this history-making festival which showcases some of the brightest new talent on the live music scene.
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Published on Monday 4 September 2023 at 12:00 pm
A Darwen music venue is taking part in The National Lottery’s United By Music Tour in association with the Music Venue Trust.
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Published on Friday 1 September 2023 at 11:55 am
A special walk and vigil will take place in Darwen and Blackburn next week to help people come together to raise awareness of suicide prevention in the borough.
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Published on Friday 25 August 2023 at 12:29 pm
Residents are being invited to review and comment on proposed modifications to Blackburn with Darwen Council’s new Local Plan.
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Published on Wednesday 23 August 2023 at 5:04 pm
Detailed health and safety reasons for the closure of all operations and services at the independently run pool on August 19 have been revealed.
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Published on Wednesday 23 August 2023 at 4:52 pm
In this new blog, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Climate Change Projects Officer, Chloe Green, updates on the People’s Jury and their role in the recent National Festival of Making.
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Published on Friday 18 August 2023 at 4:56 pm
The cost of living crisis is still having an effect on all of us, and many of us are struggling to afford some of the most vital products we need.
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Published on Friday 18 August 2023 at 3:19 pm
The Strategic Director of Environment & Operations has taken the decision to close Daisyfield Pools in Blackburn at the end of today, until further notice.
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Published on Thursday 17 August 2023 at 4:14 pm
New rules are now in place in Blackburn with Darwen preventing family homes from being converted to HMOs without planning permission.
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Published on Thursday 17 August 2023 at 2:45 pm
The Chief Executive of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council joined female players from a local football team to mark the momentous occasion of The Lionesses’ 3 – 1 win against Australia, sending them to the first ever Women’s World Cup Final.
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Published on Tuesday 15 August 2023 at 3:54 pm
Help and support is available for anyone in Blackburn with Darwen who doesn’t get the exam results they expected, or who changes their mind about what to do next.
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Published on Friday 11 August 2023 at 1:55 pm
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being advised to make sure their electoral registration details are up to date, to avoid losing their voice on local decisions that affect them.
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Published on Thursday 10 August 2023 at 11:36 am
Time’s running out to nominate the community heroes who you think deserve awards.
Nominations in the Community Volunteer Awards close on Friday 25 August at 5pm.
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Published on Friday 4 August 2023 at 3:43 pm
Audley and Queen’s Park Children’s Centre is set to be transformed as part of an impressive £1m scheme to create a brand new youth centre there.
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Published on Friday 4 August 2023 at 12:17 pm
Blackburn’s first-ever electric power station is set to be transformed after Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone successfully secured almost £3m of new Government funding.
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Published on Friday 4 August 2023 at 6:54 am
Facilities for young people across Blackburn with Darwen are set to be transformed with £8m of new funding.
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Published on Thursday 3 August 2023 at 1:20 pm
Foster carer allowances in the borough will match the national minimum allowances, if the request is approved by next week’s Executive Board meeting.
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Published on Wednesday 2 August 2023 at 5:17 pm
An ongoing programme of economic growth activity in Blackburn with Darwen is at the heart of the Council’s plans for every resident to achieve a good quality of life, by boosting the borough’s prosperity.
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Published on Tuesday 1 August 2023 at 9:04 am
There is a road closure in place on Roman Road, Blackburn, between Stopes Brow and Pickering Fold, due to a significant water mains burst.
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Published on Monday 31 July 2023 at 3:19 pm
Funding has been agreed for the landmark site to become dynamic hub of adult learning, advanced skills and community activities in the heart of the town.
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Published on Sunday 30 July 2023 at 7:25 pm
The Mayor and Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council both joined crowds at Blackburn Library on 19 July in a celebration of almost 100 volunteers who helped ensure the recent success of Blackburn’s fifth National Festival of Making, and its first as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
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Published on Friday 28 July 2023 at 11:34 am
Following a fire at Pleasington Crematorium in June, the building will reopen for cremation services from Monday 7 August.
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Published on Wednesday 26 July 2023 at 4:45 pm
National charity TyreSafe are offering free vehicle tyre checks to anyone in Blackburn with Darwen this Friday, 28 July, in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Community Safety team.
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Published on Tuesday 25 July 2023 at 12:35 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has called for action for the Government to reconsider the proposals to close train ticket offices.
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Published on Tuesday 25 July 2023 at 10:18 am
Blackburn based charity Creative Football has launched a walking football session to give people with long-term health conditions an opportunity to socialise, get active and play the sport they love at a pace to suit them.
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Published on Friday 21 July 2023 at 5:39 pm
Following the fire that broke out at Pleasington Crematorium last month, repair and restoration works have been ongoing.
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Published on Friday 21 July 2023 at 4:47 pm
Work is to start next week (w/c Monday 24 July 2023) on a new car park at Blakewater Lodge, Whalley Range in Blackburn, designed to provide safer parking for those on the school-run, shoppers and visitors to the area.
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Published on Thursday 20 July 2023 at 11:44 am
The brand new Go Ape Treetop Adventure in Witton Park is now open!
Our Leader, Deputy Leader, Chief Executive and Deputy Mayor were amongst those invited to the official opening on Saturday (July 15th).
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Published on Wednesday 19 July 2023 at 5:23 pm
We’ve met with traders from Darwen Market today to update them on the Darwen Town Deal plans.
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Published on Monday 17 July 2023 at 10:23 pm
Significant improvements to a children’s play area and cycle trail have been unveiled in Queen’s Park in Audley, featuring a range of measures to improve safety and usability.
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Published on Friday 14 July 2023 at 10:34 am
A landmark devolution deal for Lancashire has moved a step closer after the Government’s Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison signalled her in principle support.
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Published on Friday 14 July 2023 at 10:11 am
A national inspection has highlighted the strength of partnership processes in Blackburn with Darwen to identify children in need or at risk of harm, praising partners as ‘aspirational’ and ‘committed’.
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Published on Thursday 13 July 2023 at 2:16 pm
A new campaign for older people has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
Called Ageing Well, it aims to help older people – as we all have good times throughout our lives – but as we get older, we do face new challenges.
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Published on Tuesday 11 July 2023 at 6:18 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders have welcomed the news that it’s one of 16 councils chosen by the government to develop its wraparound childcare delivery plans.
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Published on Tuesday 11 July 2023 at 12:44 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has released a short video aimed at preventing residents ‘getting the blues’ when it comes to recycling their paper and card.
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Published on Tuesday 11 July 2023 at 10:35 am
Record crowds turned out to the National Festival of Making this weekend – filling the streets of Blackburn town centre.
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Published on Monday 10 July 2023 at 3:25 pm
Help and support for older people will be promoted throughout the next year as part of a new campaign to boost the borough’s wellbeing.
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Published on Friday 7 July 2023 at 2:57 pm
Please be aware that some residents in Blackburn received phone calls late last night claiming to be from the Council offering to install security cameras for £300.
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Published on Friday 7 July 2023 at 10:49 am
The new Bishop of Blackburn is encouraging residents to ‘flock’ to the Cathedral’s café to enjoy impressive improvements to its outdoor area.
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Published on Thursday 6 July 2023 at 11:22 am
Changing Futures Lancashire has been awarded a further £2.027m in funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities and The National Lottery Community Fund to continue its work supporting people with complex needs and multiple disadvantage.
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Published on Wednesday 5 July 2023 at 8:24 am
Today marks 75 years of the NHS.
To celebrate this historic day staff from East Lancashire Hospital’s Trust (ELHT) both past and present, were invited to join The Mayor in his Parlour to thank them.
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Published on Monday 3 July 2023 at 5:39 pm
The scaffolding is up and work has started on vital repairs to the roof at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.
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Published on Monday 3 July 2023 at 4:59 pm
Private Fostering Awareness Week takes place from Monday the 3rd of July this year.
Private Fostering is when a child or young person is looked after by someone who is not a close relative for a period of 28 days or longer.
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Published on Monday 3 July 2023 at 11:46 am
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked for their views on improving the borough’s Highways and Transport Services.
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Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 4:37 pm
Herbert Parkinson Ltd has thrown open its doors to celebrate 70 years as a John Lewis Partner.
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Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 3:33 pm
A report recommending the withdrawal of some designated school bus routes from the south of the borough to Bolton will be discussed at Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Executive Board meeting next week.
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Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 9:23 am
The Lancashire Telegraph is showing support for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards by becoming the media partner sponsor.
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Published on Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 4:22 pm
The Bolton IRONMAN UK route, which runs across parts of Darwen and Belmont, and updated road closures have been announced.
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Published on Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 4:16 pm
Start making plans – the National Festival of Making is this weekend and not to be missed!
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Published on Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 1:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Children’s Services Team have been recognised for being one of the best teams in England for delivering Education, Health and Care Plans for children and young people with special needs on time.
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