Changes announced for Daisyfield Pools
Published on Thursday 11 February 2016 at 12:49 pm
Following Blackburn with Darwen Council’s leisure review changes to the opening times of Daisyfield Pools have been announced.
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Published on Thursday 11 February 2016 at 12:49 pm
Following Blackburn with Darwen Council’s leisure review changes to the opening times of Daisyfield Pools have been announced.
Published on Thursday 11 February 2016 at 12:35 pm
Representatives from Blackburn with Darwen Council and the Police turned out to support a new anti-domestic abuse campaign taking place across parts of the North West.
Filed under: campaign | Mustafa Desai | Pat McFall | Yusuf Jan-Virmani
Published on Thursday 11 February 2016 at 12:04 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 15th February 2016 to Sunday, 21st February 2016.
Published on Wednesday 10 February 2016 at 3:02 pm
Make sure the most romantic day of the year isn’t spoilt by a food disaster.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) say that one in five people have had a food-related dating disaster on valentine’s Day – so make sure you check the restaurant’s food hygiene rating.
Filed under: Councillor | Food Standards Agency | Jim Smith | Valentines Day
Published on Wednesday 10 February 2016 at 2:27 pm
A group of Blackburn with Darwen shops have been caught selling e-cigarettes to children.
A total of five stores across the borough failed the checks in a test purchasing operation.
Filed under: Councillor | e-cigarettes | trading standards | Yusuf Jan-Virmani
Published on Wednesday 10 February 2016 at 12:09 pm
Rambler Nick Burton is writing a book about his experiences of a mammoth walk from Pendle to Parliament.
Published on Tuesday 9 February 2016 at 4:09 pm
The national social care charity Community Integrated Care is inviting the people of Blackburn with Darwen to name the households of its brand new state-of-the-art care home, EachStep Blackburn, after their local heroes, in an exciting new competition.
Filed under: competition | dementia care | EachStep Blackburn
Published on Tuesday 9 February 2016 at 12:07 pm
This February half term Blackburn and Darwen Library will be hosing fun and exciting workshops to keep your young ones entertained.
Filed under: Blackburn Library | Darwen library | workshop
Published on Monday 8 February 2016 at 4:24 pm
Councillors are being asked to agree a second stage bid that would see the restoration of key heritage buildings and public spaces in Blackburn.
Published on Monday 8 February 2016 at 4:22 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to consider a report on the future of the market hall complex in Darwen.
Published on Monday 8 February 2016 at 11:27 am
Members of Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Service are now able to borrow books from other libraries across the region, thanks to a new initiative.
Published on Monday 8 February 2016 at 8:58 am
A new campaign aims to highlight the long-lasting and devastating effects of domestic abuse on the children who witness it.
Filed under: domestic violence
Published on Friday 5 February 2016 at 2:23 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses have welcomed new national alcohol guidelines, whilst also calling for more involvement in licensing decisions.
Filed under: alcohol
Published on Thursday 4 February 2016 at 3:40 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 8th February 2016 to Sunday, 14th February 2016.
Published on Thursday 4 February 2016 at 1:52 pm
A series of events are being held across the borough to celebrate the areas libraries during National Libraries Day.
Published on Wednesday 3 February 2016 at 4:12 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council sets its budget for 2016/17 at the meeting of the Finance Council on Monday, 29th February.
Published on Wednesday 3 February 2016 at 4:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Returning Officer is encouraging people not to miss out on their chance to vote by making sure they are registered.
Filed under: elections | Harry Catherall | National voter registration day | takepower | voting
Published on Wednesday 3 February 2016 at 3:05 pm
A VIP guest raised a cuppa to the success of a community cafe and arts centre that is bringing diverse groups together in Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Monday 1 February 2016 at 10:28 am
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, to attend the Opening of the new premises for the Nippon Dai martial Arts Academy at the Old Fire Station, alongside the Mayoress, on Monday, to meet with Daniel Thorley from Creative Support Group in Mayor’s Parlour and to attend the Student of Year Award at Masters of Martial Arts, alongside the Mayoress, on Friday, and finally to attend Blackburn Road Runners Winter Warmer Event, at Witton Park, along with the Mayoress, on Sunday.
Published on Friday 29 January 2016 at 4:15 pm
The Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards is back for its second year to celebrate the very best of business in the borough.
Filed under: business | Councillor | Hive | Mohammed Khan | regeneration
Published on Friday 29 January 2016 at 11:34 am
Former Blackburn MP Jack Straw was awarded Freedom of the Borough at a ceremony at Blackburn Town Hall.
Filed under: Freedom of the Borough | Jack Straw
Published on Friday 29 January 2016 at 10:44 am
A special appeal for enthusiastic spectators has been issued by the organisers of Blackburn’s annual 10k road race.
Filed under: Blackburn Road Runners | Witton Park
Published on Thursday 28 January 2016 at 4:51 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 1st February 2016 to Sunday, 7th February 2016.
Published on Thursday 28 January 2016 at 4:39 pm
Statement from Councillor Andy Kay, Executive Member for Resources at Blackburn with Darwen Council, regarding the proposed increase in Council Tax from April 2016.
Filed under: Andy Kay | council tax | Councillor
Published on Thursday 28 January 2016 at 11:07 am
Help your local projects become reality with funding from the Heritage lottery fund.
Do you have ideas that are fun, creative, to learn new skills and bring you community together, then come along to a special workshop for support and advice on how to make your local projects come to life.
Filed under: heritage | Heritage Lottery Fund
Published on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 2:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have welcomed the news that charity Re:Source will bring the historic Cotton Exchange centre back to life.
Filed under: charity | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 11:28 am
Give your little ones the best change of learning to cycle from the earliest stage, with a new BalanceAbility Course.
Filed under: Bike | Cycle | Witton | Witton Park
Published on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 10:56 am
Sally Hupfield-Smith provides this week’s parkrun update
I was lucky enough to get some time off from being a Run Director this Saturday and donned my running shoes to tackle The Beast for the first time.
Published on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 10:41 am
Efforts to transform the 17th Century coach house and stables at Turton Tower are moving forward.
Published on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 10:25 am
BLACKBURN Foodbank is asking people to donate plastic carrier bags to help them distribute food packages to those in need in East Lancashire.
Published on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 10:22 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced the results of its leisure review that will see some changes made to how centres are run.
Filed under: Councillor | Daisyfield | Damian Talbot | Shadsworth
Published on Tuesday 26 January 2016 at 3:59 pm
A hoard of historic finds has been discovered during an archaeological dig in Blackburn.
The treasure includes a full set of Georgian coins, jewellery and beads from the 1800s, and religious artefacts.
Filed under: archaeology | Councillor | Freckleton Street | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 26 January 2016 at 11:54 am
Community group One Voice has announced a special award to be presented at their Annual Dinner.
Filed under: award | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | One Voice
Published on Tuesday 26 January 2016 at 11:23 am
Former Blackburn MP Jack Straw will be given the Freedom of the Borough by Blackburn with Darwen Council this week.
Filed under: Freedom of the Borough | Jack Straw
Published on Friday 22 January 2016 at 3:50 pm
Capita and Blackburn Rovers have become the latest sponsors to sign up for this year’s Good Neighbours Awards.
Filed under: #gn2016 | good neighbours | Mohammed Khan
Published on Friday 22 January 2016 at 9:54 am
Local events in Blackburn town centre, Darwen town centre and around the borough.
Published on Thursday 21 January 2016 at 12:58 pm
A kind-hearted donation has been made to a Blackburn-based chariable cause that supports vulnerable people and families.
Filed under: mayor | Mayor's Engagements | The Mayor
Published on Thursday 21 January 2016 at 11:37 am
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
On Monday, the Mayor will be meeting the Consul General of Pakistan in Mayor’s Parlour, On Tuesday, to attend the Citizenship Ceremony in the Council Chamber.
Published on Thursday 21 January 2016 at 10:54 am
Michelle Searby’s latest despatch about the ever increasing popular running event:
So this week we were on tender hooks as to whether or not we could hold our event as lots of runs were cancelling the night before due to the frosts that hit the UK.
Filed under: Michelle Searby
Published on Wednesday 20 January 2016 at 5:30 pm
Early years are completing on behalf of the local authority a survey on childcare to assess current supply and demand in the childcare market as part of our statutory duties to complete a childcare assessment.
Published on Wednesday 20 January 2016 at 4:08 pm
Demolition work has started at Waves Water Fun Centre
The swimming pool and leisure centre on Nab Lane, Blackburn, which was opened by Princess Anne in 1986, will be demolished and work is set to be completed by July this year.
Filed under: Andy Kay | Councillor | Phil Riley | Waves Water Fun Centre
Published on Wednesday 20 January 2016 at 1:57 pm
Children’s staff at a short break centre for disabled children have been described as ‘exceptional’ in national inspections.
Filed under: Apple Trees | Linda Clegg | OFSTED
Published on Wednesday 20 January 2016 at 10:05 am
One Voice has announced that 19-year-old Adam Umarji will become its first drug and alcohol ambassador.
Filed under: Baiter Sehat | CRI | go2 | inspire
Published on Friday 15 January 2016 at 2:20 pm
Help to create Blackburn with Darwen’s story by taking part in this short survey and telling us what you like best about the borough – and what could be improved. The closing date is Thursday, January 28.Filed under: Consultation | Public Consultation
Published on Friday 15 January 2016 at 2:01 pm
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
On Monday, the Mayor will be meeting in Mayor’s Parlour, On Tuesday, the Mayor and Mayoress will be attending the AGM of the Multiple Sclerosis Society at Spring Bank Court.
Published on Friday 15 January 2016 at 2:00 pm
As January reaches the half way stage, around 250 people have already signed up to take part in the Dry January campaign locally.
Filed under: dry january
Published on Friday 15 January 2016 at 1:38 pm
Bus shelters have always been one of the best places to advertise – and now promoting your service has got even better thanks to campaigns being brought to life at night.
Filed under: Advertising | bus shelter
Published on Friday 15 January 2016 at 1:27 pm
Local agencies working on the issue of domestic abuse would like your views. The survey questions have been written to help inform agencies and the services they provide.
Published on Friday 15 January 2016 at 1:25 pm
A special ceremony to remember all victims of genocide, oppression and torture will be marked in the New Year.
Filed under: Councillor | Fayrad Hussain | Holocaust Memorial Day | Mohammed Khan
Published on Thursday 14 January 2016 at 4:59 pm
If you’re feeling the emotional and mental strain this January, you’re not alone. In fact psychologists have dubbed this coming Monday, January 18, Blue Monday!