Open day to celebrate new look library
Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 4:45 pm
Blackburn Central Library is hosting a special open day to commemorate the end of its £2m restoration.
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Walking scheme receives national accreditation
Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 3:16 pm
A Blackburn with Darwen Council walking scheme has been nationally recognised for the quality service it provides for local walkers.
Resurfacing of the A666 in Blackburn
Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 2:54 pm
The A666 between the Infirmary and Wainwright Bridge will be resurfaced from Monday 9th February.
Filed under: A666 | regeneration | roadworks
Pedaling plans for a new Blackburn and Darwen cycling network
Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 2:31 pm
An exciting new cycling route in the borough is set to be brought to life over the next few years.
Filed under: Councillor | cycling | Maureen Bateson | Witton Country Park
Blackburn inspires London
Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 10:59 am
An initiative to set up lunchtime walks for staff at Royal Blackburn Hospital has been the inspiration behind a pilot scheme set to be launched at a top London hospital.
Filed under: Councillor | Living Streets | London | Maureen Bateson | Royal Blackburn Hospital | Wei Du
Record numbers sign up to Dry January
Published on Friday 6 February 2015 at 11:22 am
A record 729 people signed up to the Dry January campaign in Blackburn with Darwen helping to make it a big success.
Filed under: dry january | Mohammed Khan
Become a British Cycling Ride Leader
Published on Thursday 5 February 2015 at 1:31 pm
British Cycling is on the hunt for new Rider Leaders to help inspire more people in Lancashire to get on their bikes and start cycling for fun.
Filed under: British Cycling Ride Leader | cycling
Council marks National Voter Registration Day
Published on Wednesday 4 February 2015 at 2:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is marking National Voter Registration Day 2015, taking place on Thursday, February 5.
Filed under: democracy | elections | Harry Catherall | Individual Electoral Registration | Returning Officer
Drink and a chat at coffee afternoons
Published on Tuesday 3 February 2015 at 4:59 pm
Ivy Street Community Centre are holding coffee afternoons, giving the opportunity for people to meet new people and have a cake and a chat.
Filed under: coffee afternoon | community | Ivy Street Community Centre
New foodbank premises open event
Published on Tuesday 3 February 2015 at 3:58 pm
Blackburn Foodbank is set to hold an event to mark the opening of their new premises.
Filed under: Councillor | Foodbank | Phil Riley
New campaign urges awareness of signs of oesophago-gastric cancer.
Published on Tuesday 3 February 2015 at 3:10 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a new national campaign raising awareness of persistent heartburn as a possible sign of oesophageal (gullet) or gastric (stomach) cancer – also known as oesophago-gastric cancer.
Filed under: be clear on cancer | Gifford Kerr
Have your say on the future of community libraries: February 11th 2015
Published on Tuesday 3 February 2015 at 10:53 am
As part of a consultation on the future delivery of community libraries in Blackburn with Darwen, a further public meeting is being held at Livesey Library.
Filed under: library | Livesey Library
Council helps residents to register to vote
Published on Tuesday 3 February 2015 at 10:45 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is writing to residents in the borough to make sure everyone who is eligible to vote is registered.
Filed under: elections | Harry Catherall | Individual Electoral Registration | Returning Officer | Voter Registration
Bootstrap helping residents step by step
Published on Tuesday 3 February 2015 at 10:38 am
A local organisation has helped vulnerable adults within the borough gain employment and further training.
Based in Blackburn, Bootstraps Supported Employment Service offers practical and emotional support to clients with a disability or health condition, and helps them access further training, education, whilst also assisting them in gaining employment.
Filed under: Bootstrap | Councillor | Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care | Mohammed Khan
Debate and Discuss Magna Carta at Blackburn Cathedral
Published on Monday 2 February 2015 at 4:28 pm
Blackburn Cathedral will host lectures to mark the 800th Anniversary of the sealing of one the most important document in the development of Western Civilisation.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Magna Carta
Health bosses respond to plain packaging move
Published on Friday 30 January 2015 at 3:13 pm
Blackburn with Darwen health bosses have reacted with delight after the Government announced it would give MPs a free vote on plain packaging for cigarettes.
Community donates to Blackburn Foodbank
Published on Friday 30 January 2015 at 12:38 pm
The community in Shadsworth has raised £600 towards Blackburn Foodbank.
Councillor Ron O’Keeffe, gave the money to Ros Duerden who manages Blackburn Foodbank.
Filed under: Councillor | Foodbank | Ron O’Keeffe | Shadsworth
Multimillion pound TB investment welcomed
Published on Friday 30 January 2015 at 9:55 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council health bosses have welcomed an £11.5 million investment by Public Health England and the NHS in measures aimed at eradicating Tuberculosis in England.
Filed under: Gifford Kerr | public health | TB
Temporary closure of Knott Street
Published on Thursday 29 January 2015 at 1:17 pm
Flood repair work is due to be carried out on Knott Street, Darwen, from February 9th.
Filed under: Councillor | Executive Member for Regeneration | Maureen Bateson | road closure
Blackburn with Darwen Launches FALLSTOP Campaign
Published on Thursday 29 January 2015 at 9:12 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has launched a campaign to reduce falls after evidence showed they are the most common accident affecting people over 65.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | wellbeing
Interactive exhibition celebrates art of gaming
Published on Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 4:07 pm
Retro games art exhibition Pixel Lust returns for a second time with new levels and even higher scores.
Filed under: Art | Blackburn is Open | exhibition | Pixel Lust
Snow warning issued
Published on Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 3:23 pm
The Met Office has issued an amber warning of snow for the North West of England.
Filed under: met office | weather warning
Cancer Awareness Training Session
Published on Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 3:08 pm
A Cancer awareness training session is taking place in February.
Held at Darwen Town Hall on Tuesday, February 17 between 10am and 12 noon, the training will help residents learn about early detection, general signs and symptoms and screening programmes.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen Town Hall | health
Borough marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Published on Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 1:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents came out in force, with around 120 people gathering to remember all the victims of genocide for Holocaust Memorial Day.
Filed under: Alan Cottam | Councillor | HMD | Holocaust Memorial Day | Interfaith Forum | Kate Hollern | Leader | mayor | remembrance
The Snowball Battle of Reservoir Hill!
Published on Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 1:17 pm
Family fun group make the most of the wintery weather.
A group set up to promote family-fun activities in the borough have been making the most of the wintery weather – by taking part in a snowball battle!
Filed under: bwdconnect | CONNECT | Councillor | Maureen Bateson
Cancer awareness event
Published on Tuesday 27 January 2015 at 3:36 pm
King George’s Hall hosted a Pennine Lancashire cancer awareness session recently.
Run by the Healthy Communities Partnership, the workshop featured interactive and informative presentations and brought together volunteers and professionals to discuss how residents of Blackburn with Darwen can best be served by cancer awareness campaigns.
Freshers in Blackburn with Darwen urged to get MenC vaccine this term
Published on Monday 26 January 2015 at 3:29 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging Freshers to ensure they get vaccinated against meningococcal C (MenC) infection.
Filed under: Dr Gifford Kerr | Gifford Kerr | public health
Cold weather warning for North West
Published on Monday 26 January 2015 at 1:15 pm
Cold weather, strong winds and snow are expected to return this week according to the Met Office which has issued a cold weather alert for the North West of England.
Filed under: cold weather | met office
Whats on in Blackburn with Darwen: 26 January – 8 February
Published on Monday 26 January 2015 at 9:58 am
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26 January to Sunday, 8 February 2015.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | events | Visit Blackburn | what's on
Mayoral Engagements: Monday January 26 – Sunday February 1
Published on Friday 23 January 2015 at 4:23 pm
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Alan Cottam, has a busy week of official engagements approaching.
Filed under: Alan Cottam | Councillor | mayor
Winter warmer gives older people a boost in Darwen
Published on Friday 23 January 2015 at 3:32 pm
Music, bingo and a hearty meal got the thumbs-up at an event for older people.
The ‘Just Good Friends’ event at Derwent Hall in Darwen saw more than a hundred people entertained by a singer and battle for prizes in bingo.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | community | Councillor | Darwen | Just Good Friends | Kate Hollern | Leader | Older People's Champion
Sustainable transport competition winners
Published on Friday 23 January 2015 at 12:14 pm
Commuters and students have been looking into alternative ways to travel to work and college to help cut congestion on the borough’s roads and reduce their carbon footprint.
Filed under: bwdconnect | CONNECT | Councillor | Executive Member for Regeneration | Maureen Bateson | transport
Council nominated for national award
Published on Thursday 22 January 2015 at 4:55 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been recognised for its work in Adult Social Care, after being nominated for two awards.
Met Office warning of snow and ice remains in place
Published on Wednesday 21 January 2015 at 2:08 pm
A Met Office yellow warning of snow and ice currently remains in place for the North West of England.
Filed under: bwd winter | snow
Lot of laughs at Darwen Comedy night
Published on Wednesday 21 January 2015 at 1:35 pm
2015 sees a new night of stand-up comedy come to Darwen Library Theatre.
The first night on Saturday, January 31 sees Lancashire favourite Dan Nightingale join The Now Show’s Mitch Benn, BBC New Comedy Award Winner Steve Bugeja and MC Martin Mor.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen Library Theatre | leisure
The Making Issue
Published on Monday 19 January 2015 at 3:33 pm
By Skill and Hard Work (BS&HW) celebrates the talented people who live, work and play in Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn is Open | By Skill and Hard Work
Severe weather over next few days
Published on Friday 16 January 2015 at 10:22 am
The Met Office has issued a weather alert for the North West of England – meaning that severe weather is now occurring.
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Help your children have an active and fun February half term!
Published on Thursday 15 January 2015 at 3:44 pm
The Sports Development February Multi Sports Camp is now open for bookings
Those taking part in February half term’s will enjoy Cricket, Women’s Football, Athletics, Netball and Rugby World Cup Events and we want your child to join us in celebrating with a special World Cup themed sports camp!
Filed under: half term | leisure | schools | Witton Park Arena
Whats on in Blackburn with Darwen: 19 – 25 January
Published on Thursday 15 January 2015 at 2:39 pm
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19th January to Sunday, 25th January 2015.
Look out for Norovirus this winter.
Published on Thursday 15 January 2015 at 10:24 am
Doctors in East Lancashire want members of the public to be on the lookout for symptoms of Norovirus and take sensible precautions in case you suffer a bout this winter.
Filed under: blackburn with darwen ccg | Dr Chris Clayton
Boost for disability sport in Blackburn and Darwen
Published on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 3:40 pm
Swimming Pool access has been improved for people in the borough with disabilities.
Darwen Leisure Centre is launching a new poolside lift to help those with mobility problems get into the pool.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Darwen Leisure Centre | Sport England
Record numbers pledge to go ‘dry’ this January
Published on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 2:54 pm
546 people from Blackburn with Darwen have so far signed up to take part in Dry January – beating the borough’s total of 500 from last year’s campaign with only half the month gone.
Filed under: dry january
Council worker wins scholarship for working trip to the USA
Published on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 11:52 am
A Council worker who won a national scholarship to travel to a heart hospital in Dallas, Texas has spoken about his experience.
Filed under: CCG | heart town | mark campbell
Digital Public Health annual report unveiled
Published on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 11:16 am
The 2014 report of the Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen is now available for viewing.
Filed under: Dominic Harrison | public health annual report | Public Health Report 2014
Drug and alcohol awareness session
Published on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 9:24 am
One Voice, through the Baiter Sehat campaign have organised a Drug and
Alcohol awareness session for women only on 22nd January.
Filed under: alcohol | Baiter Sehat | drugs | kashmiri association | One Voice | women
Building Schools for the Future multi-million pound boost for local economy
Published on Tuesday 13 January 2015 at 2:34 pm
A programme to transform education in the borough has boosted the local economy by millions.
Spend on local labour and local suppliers across the Building Schools for the Future programme totalled £52.8m.
Filed under: ACME | Balfour Beattie | BSF | Councillor | Dave Harling | ECI | education | Executive Member for Schools and Education | schools
Fostering team gains accreditation
Published on Tuesday 13 January 2015 at 2:09 pm
A celebration event has been held to mark the accreditation achieved by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Time 4 Change Fostering Team.
Filed under: Councillor | Director of Children's Services | Executive Member for Children’s Services | foster carer | fostering | Frank Connor | Linda Clegg | MTFC | Time 4 Change
Blackburn with Darwen Business Awards Launched
Published on Monday 12 January 2015 at 4:04 pm
The 2015 Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards has been officially launched in association with Blackburn College and Capita with the aim of celebrating the best of business in the Borough.
Filed under: Blackburn College | business | Capita | Councillor | Hive | HIVE network | Kate Hollern | regeneration
Free creative workshops for over 50s
Published on Monday 12 January 2015 at 3:49 pm
The New Year offers new opportunity, as Blackburn, Darwen and Mill Hill libraries launch a Community Living Room programme with free creative workshop sessions.
Filed under: Blackburn Central library | Community Living Room | Darwen library | library | Mill Hill Library
Volunteers needed to help renovate new foodbank premises
Published on Monday 12 January 2015 at 10:20 am
Volunteers are needed to help renovate Blackburn Foodbank’s new premises.
The new premises are based on Oakenhurst Road, and it is hoped the foodbank will move into the building within the next month.
Filed under: Blackburn | charity | Foodbank | fundraising