Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Friday 8 September 2017 at 11:48 am
Blackburn Town Centre brings the past to life this weekend as part of a national celebration, Heritage Open Days.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | heritage
Published on Thursday 7 September 2017 at 3:43 pm
A family event is taking place on Saturday, September 16th to raise money for the Mayor of Blackburn’s charities.
Filed under: Colin Rigby | Councillor | Funday | Jean Rigby | mayor | Mayoress
Published on Thursday 7 September 2017 at 9:15 am
Steve and Janine from the Rock FM Breakfast show will be taking over Blackburn’s new digital advertising screen on Friday, September 8.
Filed under: Advertising | Digital advertising
Published on Wednesday 6 September 2017 at 3:07 pm
Poultry keepers have been warned by DEFRA to take precautions against avian flu this winter, as it is anticipated it will return to the UK.
Published on Wednesday 6 September 2017 at 1:59 pm
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are a number of Have a Go Days as part of their ongoing recruitment campaign for both full time and retained positions.
Published on Wednesday 6 September 2017 at 1:32 pm
Work has begun on the demolition of the former 3 day Darwen Market building to make way for a fantastic new public space in the ‘Heart of Darwen’.
Filed under: Darwen Market | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 5 September 2017 at 2:46 pm
A challenge has been set to artists of all ages and abilities to enter the Rapid Painting Competition this Saturday.
Published on Monday 4 September 2017 at 2:24 pm
An event is being held on Thursday, September 28 at Blackburn Central Library to celebrate Lancashire Not Forgotten, a heritage and arts project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, for people living with dementia, and their families and carers.
Published on Monday 4 September 2017 at 12:28 pm
A renewed appeal has been launched to highlight the issue of private fostering – a little known informal arrangement where a child lives with somebody else other than their parents or immediate family.
Published on Friday 1 September 2017 at 1:57 pm
Brave men and women who kept the nation afloat during both World Wars are being honoured this Merchant Navy Day.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Merchant Navy Day
Published on Friday 1 September 2017 at 12:19 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Public Protection Service has joined forces with National Trading Standards’ National Scams Team to protect vulnerable consumers in the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen | Scam | trading standards
Published on Wednesday 30 August 2017 at 12:03 pm
People thinking about taking their next steps on the career path are invited to Blackburn with Darwen’s largest ever careers event.
Published on Tuesday 29 August 2017 at 3:02 pm
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England has published its final recommendations for new electoral arrangements for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Boundary Commission | Councillor | Mohammed Khan
Published on Thursday 24 August 2017 at 9:05 am
On Thursday many Blackburn with Darwen young people received their GCSE results.
This year is the first where results reflect reforms that have changed the secondary education examination system.
Published on Tuesday 22 August 2017 at 4:26 pm
A series of basic IT courses and drop-in sessions are being held in libraries across Blackburn and Darwen to help people improve their IT skills.
Published on Tuesday 22 August 2017 at 1:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents are receiving a form asking them to check and update information that appears on the electoral register for their address.
Published on Monday 21 August 2017 at 10:01 am
Lancashire Fire and Rescue service are currently dealing with a fire at V10 Polymers, a plastic recycle plant, on Patterson Street in Blackburn.
Published on Thursday 17 August 2017 at 3:38 pm
From Getting to know your iPad to Japanese Yoga, there is something for everyone in the Council’s new adult learning programme.
Filed under: Adult learning | new programme
Published on Friday 11 August 2017 at 11:39 am
A British Museum exhibition featuring items made in India for courtly patrons including a stunning album of ragamala paintings (c.1610) an ivory sarinda instrument (c.1700) and five ragamala painting are currently on display at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | British Museum | Indian artefacts
Published on Wednesday 9 August 2017 at 11:15 am
From Aberdeen in Scotland down to St Helier in Jersey, Blackburn town centre is one of 78 finalists vying to win a Gold award in this year’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) national Britain in Bloom competition.
Published on Tuesday 8 August 2017 at 10:39 am
A Blackburnian who received the Victoria Cross for his bravery in World War One is to be remembered with a paving stone outside Blackburn Town Hall.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | ceremony | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Victoria Cross
Published on Tuesday 1 August 2017 at 4:10 pm
Inspire and GO2 with community group One Voice teamed up with local organisations to become ‘Friends of the Service’ for World Hepatitis Day.
Published on Tuesday 1 August 2017 at 2:09 pm
Another new way to advertise in Blackburn has been unveiled.
The 138 metre blank canvas is on Larkhill and is one of the main thoroughfares through Blackburn, used by over 20,000 motorists a day.
Filed under: Advertising | Larkhill | video
Published on Tuesday 1 August 2017 at 2:02 pm
A small fire started near a Blackburn youth centre did not cause any damage to the youth centre itself, Blackburn with Darwen Council has confirmed.
Published on Tuesday 1 August 2017 at 11:00 am
Organisations are being invited to partner with Blackburn with Darwen Council and give a boost to Green Lane Multi-Games Area.
Filed under: community group | Green Lane Multi-Games Area.
Published on Friday 28 July 2017 at 4:58 pm
Hundreds of children have been helped this summer thanks to donations from kind-hearted Council staff and foster carers.
Published on Thursday 27 July 2017 at 11:21 am
PEOPLE in Darwen are being invited to meet their local police, fire and ambulance workers as part of a family fun day in the town this weekend.
Filed under: Darwen
Published on Wednesday 26 July 2017 at 2:30 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has unveiled its new digital billboard.
This state-of-the-art, 18sqm digital screen offers local businesses and national brands prime advertising space in a busy town centre location.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen | Councillor | Digital billboard | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 25 July 2017 at 4:07 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued the following response to a Guardian article published today (July 25) reporting on the number of takeaway shops in the borough.
Published on Tuesday 25 July 2017 at 11:17 am
An innovative scheme called the Blackburn and Darwen Summer Lunchbox Project, run by charity Kingdom Outreach and supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council has been launched to help struggling families by providing free packed lunches to children.
Filed under: Councillor Maureen Bateson | Lunchbox scheme
Published on Friday 21 July 2017 at 11:59 am
The Council is welcoming another major business to Blackburn that is sure to add a spring into the step of visitors.
Published on Friday 21 July 2017 at 11:24 am
A new launch aims to bring people and communities together to take a stand against scammers – in Blackburn with Darwen and nationwide.
Filed under: Friends against scams
Published on Friday 21 July 2017 at 11:08 am
Schools are getting ready to break up for the summer – so get ready to set ‘Off for Fun’.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | events | Off for Fun | summer holidays
Published on Friday 21 July 2017 at 11:03 am
One of the nation’s highest accolades has been awarded to leading Blackburn volunteer Nan Goodall.
Nan was given the Queen’s British Empire Medal for her years of community work in Blackburn and Darwen, especially for setting up Blackburn with Darwen Carer’s Service.
Filed under: Blackburn Carer's Service | British Empire Medal | Harry Catherall | Nan Goodall
Published on Thursday 20 July 2017 at 4:45 pm
Start the school holidays with a bang at the summer fair at Witton Park.
The Blackburn Fun Park is back by popular demand this summer and is open now.
Published on Wednesday 19 July 2017 at 11:42 am
Have you ever found an interesting object while metal detecting, walking or digging in the garden?
Published on Tuesday 18 July 2017 at 3:05 pm
A new road safety plan for Blackburn and Darwen aimed to cut deaths and injuries was officially launched at Blackburn Fire Station yesterday.
Filed under: Mohammed Khan | road safety
Published on Friday 14 July 2017 at 12:35 pm
Blackburn will be turning red, white and blue tomorrow during the “The Great British High Street Party” to celebrate the town’s double win in the national Great British High Street Awards.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Civic Reception | Colin Rigby | Councillor | Great British High Street awards | Mayor of Blackburn | Mohammed Khan
Published on Thursday 13 July 2017 at 11:33 am
This year’s Walk in the Park is taking place on Saturday, July 15 from 10am – 4pm at Witton Country Park.
Filed under: summer | Witton Park
Published on Tuesday 11 July 2017 at 12:29 pm
Business across Blackburn are painting the town red, white and blue as the countdown has begun to one of Blackburn’s biggest street parties.
Published on Monday 10 July 2017 at 11:59 am
A Facebook Live video has highlighted the impact of a charity clothing collection for children that is being supported by our fostering team – letsfoster.
Published on Friday 7 July 2017 at 5:32 pm
Join the Blackburn Open Walls walking tour at 3pm starting at Prism Gallery on 20 Lord Street West.
Published on Friday 7 July 2017 at 3:31 pm
Blackbun’s gateway sign at Larkhill is now underway, capturing rich and diverse history of Blackburn.
From the Middle Ages and the arrival of the Romans to today’s bustling and vibrant town, the 140 metre long sign is already taking shape.
Filed under: Blackburn Advertising | councillor phil riley
Published on Friday 7 July 2017 at 11:43 am
Blackburn Cathedral will commemorate the victims of the Srebrenica genocide in a special memorial service.
The memorial event will take place on Thursday, July 13th, from 1.30-2.30pm.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | memorial service | Srebrenica genocide
Published on Thursday 6 July 2017 at 12:31 pm
Businesses are being briefed to wave flags, bring out the bunting and raise the red, white and blue for Blackburn as the town centre prepares to celebrate their championship win as Town Centre of the Year.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Britain's Got Talent | Rock FM | Summer Street Fair | Town Centre of the Year
Published on Thursday 6 July 2017 at 11:53 am
Recipe 4 Health awards have been given out to restaurants, schools and takeaways helping people to make healthy choices.
Filed under: Councillor | Mustafa Desai | Recipe 4 Health | restaurants | schools | takeaways
Published on Wednesday 5 July 2017 at 2:36 pm
A fun day is being held to celebrate the revamp of a popular Blackburn park.
Roe Lee Park has undergone a £65,000 facelift with new play equipment being installed, including two new climbing frames, a see-saw, basket swing, rotating saucer and new flooring.
Filed under: councillor phil riley | Roe Lee
Published on Tuesday 4 July 2017 at 3:44 pm
A ceremonial golden bolt has been fitted to Newfield Autism Centre, which is currently being constructed in Blackburn
The £4.8m specialist autism centre will accommodate 60 pupils, is being built next to the existing school on Old Bank Lane and is expected to be completed in February 2018.
Filed under: Councillor | Dave Harling | Golden Bolt | Maureen Bateson | Newfield Autism Centre
Published on Monday 3 July 2017 at 2:46 pm
An event taking place at King Georges Hall is inviting people to celebrate 1973: the year Bowie Came to Blackburn.
Filed under: David Bowie | King George's Hall
Published on Monday 3 July 2017 at 8:36 am
A local health boss says the 10th anniversary of the smoking ban has “really helped to change attitudes to smoking”, with smoking rates in Blackburn with Darwen falling.
