Published on Friday 28 November 2014 at 4:58 pm
Hundreds of people gathered together for good food, dancing and song at a huge fun –and free – event for older people in the borough.
Filed under: Councillor | Just Good Friends | Kate Hollern | King George's Hall | Leader
Published on Friday 28 November 2014 at 1:43 pm
A health event hosted by Blackburn with Darwen’s Health and Wellbeing Board was a big success this week with over 100 people taking part.
Filed under: blackburn with darwen ccg | health talk | Joe Slater | Mohammed Khan | Youth Zone
Published on Friday 28 November 2014 at 1:24 pm
Blackburn Central High School played host this week to the launch of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s new campaign to make young people aware of the dangers of drinking alcohol too young.
Filed under: alcohol | Blackburn Central High School | Mohammed Khan | totally wasted
Published on Thursday 27 November 2014 at 4:14 pm
This year King George’s Hall brings you the family pantomime Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | Darwen Library Theatre | King George's Hall | Pantomime 2014 | thwaites theatre
Published on Wednesday 26 November 2014 at 10:08 am
A road within Darwen that was in very bad state of repair has been resurfaced as part of the Council’s ‘invest to save’ scheme.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen | invest to save | Jim Smith | Road resurfacing
Published on Wednesday 26 November 2014 at 9:16 am
This Christmas is set to be a fun filled busy time for Blackburn Town Centre.
Following on from last year’s successful embargo of road and maintenance works, the Council is pleased to announce that the same will come into force for its entire works between December 5th and January 5th.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn Markets | Bus Station | Cathedral Quarter | Christmas | Councillor | King George's Hall | Maureen Bateson | Small Business Saturday | The Mall
Published on Tuesday 25 November 2014 at 3:57 pm
A visit to the children’s ward at Royal Blackburn Hospital to give out gifts to young people brought the Christmas spirit with some special guests.
Filed under: Cllr Alan Cottam | mayor | Royal Blackburn Hospital
Published on Monday 24 November 2014 at 5:06 pm
Over 70 young people “took over” Blackburn with Darwen Council on Friday, November 21, as part of Takeover Day 2014.
Filed under: Councillor | Harry Kay | Kate Hollern | Leader | Young peoples Services | Youth MP
Published on Monday 24 November 2014 at 4:41 pm
Work is almost complete on the restoration of Blackburn’s Central Library.
The majority of the scaffolding and hoardings has been taken down in Town Hall Street, unveiling the restored stonework on the former Co-Op building.
Published on Monday 24 November 2014 at 3:18 pm
People enjoying Blackburn’s love affair with running can now sign up for the town’s biggest annual road race.
Filed under: Blackburn Road Runners | Councillor | Kate Hollern | Leader | sport | Witton Country Park
Published on Monday 24 November 2014 at 12:49 pm
This weekend, Saturday November 29th, residents within Blackburn will be able to freely dispose of items of domestic bulky waste.
Filed under: bulky waste
Published on Friday 21 November 2014 at 4:44 pm
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 24th November to Sunday 30th November 2014
Published on Friday 21 November 2014 at 2:24 pm
New data shows that the life expectancy of residents in Blackburn with Darwen is continuing to improve.
Filed under: CCG | Chris Clayton | Dominic Harrison | health | life expectancy | Mohammed Khan
Published on Friday 21 November 2014 at 1:09 pm
660 smokers in Blackburn with Darwen stubbed out their cigarettes during October for Stoptober, the 28-day stop smoking challenge.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Mohammed Khan | stoptober
Published on Friday 21 November 2014 at 12:42 pm
An action group has been formed to help boost healthy and sustainable food in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Andy Kay | Councillor | Foodbank | Maureen Bateson | Mohammed Khan | public health
Published on Friday 21 November 2014 at 11:43 am
A record number of people turned up to watch Jedward flick the Christmas lights switch this year.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Christmas | Jedward | X Factor
Published on Thursday 20 November 2014 at 4:47 pm
Children in Blackburn with Darwen have been given high visibility vests, as part of Road Safety Week.
Filed under: Councillor | road safety | road safety champion | Road Safety Week | Stephanie Brookfield
Published on Tuesday 18 November 2014 at 5:51 pm
A new sports club has launched which aims to get children active.
Based at Bangor Street Community Centre on Norwich Street, Blackburn, the club is open to children over the age of ten, with a wide range of sports available and is free of charge.
Published on Tuesday 18 November 2014 at 5:43 pm
Some of the community who have recently become members of Youth Justice Services Justice Referral Order panels have talked about their experiences, and talked about why they decided to get involved.
Published on Tuesday 18 November 2014 at 5:23 pm
This weekend, Saturday November 22nd, residents within Blackburn will be able to freely dispose of items of domestic bulky waste.
Filed under: bulky waste
Published on Tuesday 18 November 2014 at 3:52 pm
Community group One Voice is tackling drugs and alcohol in Blackburn and Darwen’s BME community through its Baiter Sehat (Better Health) campaign, in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Filed under: Abrar Hussain | alcohol | Barry Ashbolt | Better Health | BME Drugs and Alcohol Focus Group | drugs | One Voice
Published on Monday 17 November 2014 at 6:04 pm
Young people will be “taking over” Blackburn with Darwen Council on Friday, November 21, as part of Takeover Day 2014.
Filed under: Children's Commissioner | Councillor | Kate Hollern | Leader | Takeover Day
Published on Monday 17 November 2014 at 3:33 pm
Alcohol Awareness Week is taking place this week with various events planned around Blackburn with Darwen to encourage people to think more about their alcohol intake.
Published on Monday 17 November 2014 at 2:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is carrying out a review of its community transport service and how it could be delivered in the future.
Filed under: Blackburn | community transport | Darwen | Public Consultation | regeneration
Published on Monday 17 November 2014 at 8:53 am
A blueprint to make Blackburn with Darwen a more prosperous place to be has been unveiled.
Filed under: CCG | Councillor | Joe Slater | Kate Hollern | Local strategic partnership | Maureen Bateson | Mo Isap | Soundcloud
Published on Friday 14 November 2014 at 5:55 pm
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 17th November to Sunday 23rd November 2014.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | Blackburn Town Centre | Darwen Library Theatre | Darwen Town Centre | Markets
Published on Friday 14 November 2014 at 4:28 pm
Visitors to this year’s Christmas lights switch on in Blackburn will be seeing double as Jedward flick the switch.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | Jai McDowall | Jedward | Lights Switch On | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Published on Friday 14 November 2014 at 10:04 am
New defibrillators are now in place across Blackburn and Darwen town centres and in Blackburn with Darwen Council buildings.
Filed under: BHF | defibrillators | heart town
Published on Friday 14 November 2014 at 9:48 am
An initiative to provide access to life-saving equipment in Blackburn and Darwen town centres has been rolled out by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: BHF | defibrillators | public health
Published on Thursday 13 November 2014 at 10:36 am
Port and stilton, Bakewell tart and toast and marmalade are just a few of the delicious flavours that will soon be on offer at a new boutique chocolate shop.
Filed under: Assistance to Industry | Blackburn is Open | Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | Local Business | Maureen Bateson
Published on Wednesday 12 November 2014 at 3:24 pm
A new footpath has been created for parents and pupils which will improve pedestrian access to Lower Darwen St James Primary School in Blackburn.
Filed under: Councillor | Lower Darwen | Maureen Bateson | regeneration | St James Primary School
Published on Wednesday 12 November 2014 at 3:03 pm
A popular seafood stall selling a range of freshly caught shellfish and home-made ready to cook convenience dishes has re-opened on the 3 Day Market in Darwen.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen Market | Maureen Bateson | regeneration
Published on Wednesday 12 November 2014 at 2:53 pm
A pop up recruitment shop is opening in Blackburn.
Capita TV Licensing, which is based in India Mill in Darwen, will be giving information out about its vacancies in the Blackburn Is Open shop in King William Street on Monday November 17 between 10am and 4pm.
Filed under: Blackburn is Open | Councillor | Executive Member for Regeneration | Maureen Bateson | Recruitment
Published on Wednesday 12 November 2014 at 2:21 pm
A once neglected suburban Blackburn train station has been dramatically transformed thanks to dozens of helping hands in the borough.
Filed under: Cherry Tree | Community Rail Lancashire | CONNECT | Councillor | Executive Member for Regeneration | Maureen Bateson | regeneration
Published on Tuesday 11 November 2014 at 4:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen fell silent for Remembrance services across the borough.
On Tuesday November 11, Services were held at Blackburn and Darwen Town Halls led by the Royal British Legion.
Filed under: Remembrance Day | Remembrance Sunday | World War One Commemorations
Published on Monday 10 November 2014 at 6:59 pm
This weekend, Saturday November 15th, residents within Blackburn will be able to freely dispose of items of domestic bulky waste.
Filed under: bulky waste
Published on Monday 10 November 2014 at 6:51 pm
A church within Lower Darwen will be hosting a number of events all this week to commemorate and remember the First World War.
Filed under: Lower Darwen | St James Church | World War One Commemorations
Published on Monday 10 November 2014 at 5:53 pm
If you’re planning to eat out this Christmas with work colleagues, friends or family the Food Standards Agency is urging you to check hygiene standards.
Filed under: Councillor | Food Safety | Food Standards Agency | Jim Smith
Published on Monday 10 November 2014 at 10:13 am
TODAY (Monday 10 November) sees the launch of a week of activity aimed at raising awareness within Lancashire on how to tackle child sexual exploitation (CSE).
Filed under: child sexual exploitation | children | Detective Superintendent Sue Cawley | engage | Lancashire Police
Published on Friday 7 November 2014 at 1:45 pm
Older people in the borough are in need of free transport to get them to a special afternoon tea event – to help them make new friends and get out and about.
Filed under: community | Councillor | Just Good Friends | Kate Hollern | King George's Hall | Leader
Published on Friday 7 November 2014 at 12:03 pm
A Blackburn primary school has been commemorating the centenary of the First World War, with plans to mark Remembrance Day with a commemorative wreath of poppies.
Published on Friday 7 November 2014 at 11:30 am
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 10th November to Sunday 16th November 2014.
Published on Thursday 6 November 2014 at 9:33 am
New figures have shown the success of a campaign to protect children in Blackburn with Darwen against measles.
Filed under: measles | Mohammed Khan | public health
Published on Wednesday 5 November 2014 at 2:52 pm
A group of friends have launched a new family friendly activities club in a bid to get more children and families taking part in outdoor fun.
Filed under: families | Maureen Bateson | regeneration | Roe Lee
Published on Tuesday 4 November 2014 at 5:49 pm
A Blackburn mum has spoken of her joy at adopting three siblings. Tracey Tyler spoke out during National Adoption Week, whose theme this year is keeping brothers and sisters together.
Filed under: adoption | lets adopt | letsadopt | national adoption week
Published on Tuesday 4 November 2014 at 5:04 pm
A newsletter gives an insight into the ongoing development of the Cathedral Quarter in Blackburn town centre.
Filed under: Cathedral Quarter | newsletter | regeneration
Published on Tuesday 4 November 2014 at 1:31 pm
A new four-part series of short films has been produced to highlight how, if you’re young, alcohol can ruin more than just your profile – it can mess with your life.
Filed under: alcohol | public health | TPW | young people
Published on Monday 3 November 2014 at 5:50 pm
Find out what is happening at Your Support Your Choice this month.
Drop in to talk, meet and gain specialist information and support from their many partner agencies.
Filed under: Adult Social Care | support | what's on | Your Support Your Choice
Published on Monday 3 November 2014 at 1:15 pm
The life expectancy of residents in Blackburn with Darwen has increased faster than the national average over the past 10 years according to a recent report.
Filed under: Chris Clayton | Dominic Harrison | Mohammed Khan | public health
Published on Monday 3 November 2014 at 1:06 pm
This weekend, Saturday November 8th, residents within Darwen, Hoddlesden and Belmont will be able to freely dispose of items of domestic bulky waste.
Filed under: Belmont | bulky waste | Darwen | Hoddlesden
