What’s on January 5 – January 11 2015
Published on Wednesday 31 December 2014 at 11:37 am
Here’s our weekly list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 5th January to Sunday, 11th January 2015.
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Blackburn with Darwen smokers urged to quit in January for a healthy 2015
Published on Monday 29 December 2014 at 4:30 pm
At a time when many people will be thinking about their New Year’s resolutions, Blackburn with Darwen Council health bosses are urging smokers who are considering quitting this January to take advantage of free support to improve their health and save money.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Stop Smoking
It’s good to talk health
Published on Monday 29 December 2014 at 12:06 pm
A health event hosted by Blackburn with Darwen’s Health and Wellbeing Board last month saw over 100 people – including residents and health professionals – gather together to talk about health and wellbeing in the borough.
Filed under: health and wellbeing | Health and Wellbeing Board | health talk | video
Weekend GP appointments to be offered
Published on Tuesday 23 December 2014 at 1:29 pm
Patients with urgent health problems to be offered weekend GP appointments over the Christmas and New Year Bank holiday period in Blackburn with Darwen.
Christmas and New Year opening times
Published on Monday 22 December 2014 at 2:41 pm
Here are the opening times for some of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s main services across the borough over Christmas and New Year.
Filed under: Blackburn | Christmas | Darwen | New Year 2015 | Opening Times
Changes to Recycling and Rubbish Collections Over Christmas 2014
Published on Monday 22 December 2014 at 10:54 am
The Week commencing December 22 will remain the same except for Christmas Day collection. This will move to Saturday 27th December.
Filed under: Christmas
Funds Help Rejuvenate Borough.
Published on Friday 19 December 2014 at 1:17 pm
Two areas of Blackburn have seen new improvements following investment of section 106 monies.
Approved by the Council six months ago, local communities have this month taken delivery of new improvements that have been funded from larger local developments in both Shear Brow and Bastwell respectively.
Filed under: Bastwell | Councillor | hanif Khonat | Hussain Ahktar | Iftakar Hussain | Maureen Bateson | Parwaiz Ahktar | section 106 monies | Shaukat Hussain | Shear Brow | Suleman Khonat
Belmont Primary School marks WW1 Christmas truce
Published on Friday 19 December 2014 at 12:28 pm
Belmont Primary School has marked the centenary of the First World War, recording a song which commemorates the Christmas Day truce of 1914.
Filed under: Belmont | Belmont Primary School | schools | Soundcloud | World War One Commemorations
Blackburn Foodbank approaches third Christmas
Published on Thursday 18 December 2014 at 4:40 pm
As Blackburn Foodbank approaches their third Christmas since being formed just over two years ago, Blackburn with Darwen Council are again supporting their drive for food donations, with winter being a busy time for the Foodbank’s volunteers.
Filed under: Councillor | Foodbank | Phil Riley
Volunteers to spread cheer on Christmas Day
Published on Thursday 18 December 2014 at 1:37 pm
Volunteers are visiting residents at both the Hospital and the Hospice on Christmas Day to give presents and spend some time with people who may not have anyone able to visit them at this special time of year.
Filed under: Christmas | Councillor | Salim Sidat | Soundcloud | Volunteers
New manufacturing plant to help garden company grow in Blackburn
Published on Thursday 18 December 2014 at 11:42 am
A Lancashire manufacturer and supplier of garden products is set to create 10 jobs with grant support from Regenerate Pennine Lancashire.
Filed under: jobs | Regenerate Pennine Lancashire | regeneration | Steven Cochrane
Know a fresher? It’s not too late for their MenC vaccine
Published on Thursday 18 December 2014 at 11:37 am
All UK children are offered Meningococcal C (Men C) vaccine to protect against MenC infection but, as the protection offered by the vaccine in pre-school children can wane, a booster for teenagers at school was introduced and also offered to students from August this year.
Filed under: Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | health | MenC | Meningitis | Meningococcal C | septicaemia | students | vaccination
Top honours given to Council services for children
Published on Thursday 18 December 2014 at 10:58 am
Vital services for children and young people in Blackburn and Darwen have been handed prestigious awards for their work.
Filed under: Accreditation | Children’s Services | Councillor | Executive Member for Children’s Services | Frank Connor | young people
Community vigil organised following Pakistan school attack
Published on Wednesday 17 December 2014 at 5:20 pm
A multi-faith candle light vigil is being held tomorrow (Thursday December 18th) to allow people to join together as a mark of respect to those affected by the Pakistani school massacre on Tuesday.
Filed under: Victims of Pakistani masacre vigil
Local residents gather for special Wellbeing Service lunch
Published on Wednesday 17 December 2014 at 3:17 pm
Around 100 people who’ve had help to improve their health by the Council’s Wellbeing Service gathered for a special Christmas lunch recently.
Boost for disability sport in Blackburn and Darwen
Published on Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 2:47 pm
Swimming Pool access has been improved for people with disabilities in Blackburn with Darwen. 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 | refresh
New athletics track is now open
Published on Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 2:19 pm
The new refurbished £320,000 athletics track has opened at Witton Country Park.
Members of Blackburn Harriers braved the cold to be the first to use the upgraded facility which was funded by a Sport England Inspired Facilities grant of £150,000 and £170,000 from Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: athletics | Blackburn Harriers Athletics Club | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Witton | Witton Park Arena
Universal Credit – What you need to know
Published on Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 2:03 pm
Help is at hand for people struggling with the new Government benefits system called Universal Credit which has now started in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Andy Kay | benefits | Councillor | Executive Member for Resources | Resources | Universal Credit
Keep warm, keep well this winter
Published on Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 10:04 am
Blackburn with Darwen health bosses are reminding people to keep warm and keep well over the next few weeks as the borough gears up for the arrival of winter.
Filed under: cold weather | DASH | good neighbours | keep warm | keep well
Cancer event celebrates local volunteers
Published on Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 9:03 am
Around 55 people attended an event recently to celebrate the involvement of local people in the ongoing £1m Macmillan Cancer Improvement Partnership in Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire.
Filed under: Cancer | macmillan | Mohammed Khan | nazmun usman
Reduce Bulky Waste This Christmas.
Published on Monday 15 December 2014 at 5:05 pm
With Saturday December 20th being the last Saturday before Christmas, the Council are inviting residents to make use of its free bulky waste collection service before the big day.
Filed under: bulky waste | Councillor | Jim Smith
Your Call Volunteers Honoured.
Published on Monday 15 December 2014 at 4:36 pm
The Council leader Councillor Kate Hollern and Councillor Jim Smith welcomed dozens of Your Call volunteers to a special event at the Council’s depot at Davy Field industrial estate last week (Friday December 12th 2014).
Filed under: Councillor | Jim Smith | Kate Hollern | Sound Cloud | Your Call
Staff donate toys to Christmas Toy Store
Published on Monday 15 December 2014 at 1:52 pm
Generous Council staff have got into the Christmas spirit, donating toys to Children’s Storehouse, as part of their Christmas Toy Store which helps families who would otherwise be unable to give their child a present this Christmas.
Filed under: charity | Children's Storehouse | collection | Councillor | Kate Hollern | Leader
Darwen Leisure Centre Open Day raising money for East Lancashire Hospice
Published on Friday 12 December 2014 at 2:26 pm
Looking to kick start your New Year fitness to get rid of those festive pounds and make pounds for a good cause?
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Darwen Leisure Centre | East Lancashire Hospice | leisure
Reaction to Ofsted Annual Report
Published on Thursday 11 December 2014 at 3:41 pm
Reacting to yesterday’s publication of Ofsted Annual Report, Councillor Dave Harling, Executive Member for Education, said:”We are disappointed with the overly negative tone of the report.
Filed under: Councillor | Dave Harling | education | Executive Member for Schools and Education | OFSTED | Ofsted Annual Report
Changes to lantern parade due to the weather
Published on Thursday 11 December 2014 at 1:29 pm
The weather is too windy to hold a lantern parade this evening and even though it may subside a little, it’s likely that it will still be too strong to walk round with lanterns.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn is Open | lantern parade
Have your say on the future of community libraries
Published on Thursday 11 December 2014 at 10:33 am
A consultation on the future delivery of community libraries in Blackburn with Darwen has been launched.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Livesey Library | Mill Hill Library | Roman Road Library
Try going dry this January
Published on Wednesday 10 December 2014 at 10:29 am
With the busy Christmas period upon us, now might be the time to start thinking about your New Year resolutions.
Filed under: alcohol | Brian Taylor | dry january | public health
Trading Standards target illicit tobacco
Published on Wednesday 10 December 2014 at 10:19 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Trading Standards team took part in an operation this month targeting premises selling illicit or counterfeit tobacco in the Bank Top area.
Successful prosecution for failing to clean up after dog
Published on Tuesday 9 December 2014 at 2:37 pm
A woman was ordered to pay a total of £576 for allowing her dog to foul and not picking up the faeces forthwith.
Filed under: Councillor | Dog fouling | environment | Jim Smith | prosecution
Youth health survey reminder
Published on Monday 8 December 2014 at 3:27 pm
Submissions are being taken on a new health survey for young people until January.
The What About YOUth?
Filed under: health | public health | survey | what about youth
Dispose of Bulky Waste for Free
Published on Monday 8 December 2014 at 3:20 pm
This weekend, Saturday December 13th residents within Blackburn will be able to freely dispose of items of domestic bulky waste.
Filed under: bulky waste
Sign up to our winter Facebook page
Published on Monday 8 December 2014 at 11:14 am
If you want to keep updated with weather reports, sign up to our BwD Winter Facebook page that keeps residents informed if the temperatures plummet. The page is kept updated with all news and information relating to the weather including up to date forecasts, gritting, any school closures and bin collection arrangements throughout the winter months.
White Ribbon Status Anniversary
Published on Friday 5 December 2014 at 5:24 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has marked a year since being granted White Ribbon status, by putting ‘one-click’ access to a website giving victims of domestic violence the chance to get confidential advice.
Filed under: Chair | Councillor | Domestic Strategic Board | Pat McFall | Take The Step | White Ribbon
Policing survey in Lancashire
Published on Friday 5 December 2014 at 4:31 pm
Lancashire’s police and Crime Commissioner is asking residents to take part in a county wide consultation.
Filed under: Lancashire | PCC | Police | Police and Crime Commissioner
Free NHS health checks
Published on Friday 5 December 2014 at 11:10 am
Free NHS Free Health Checks are supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
The health checks are available to those who are between the ages of 35 and 74 who work, live or are educated in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: health checks
Blackburn with Darwen pharmacy and chemist opening times for Christmas 2014
Published on Thursday 4 December 2014 at 12:18 pm
Over the Christmas period, your local pharmacist can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints, without having to wait for a GP appointment or having to go to hospital.
Filed under: Christmas | health and well being | pharmacy
Celebration time for re:fresh volunteers
Published on Thursday 4 December 2014 at 11:12 am
A recent health event brought together over 70 volunteers to celebrate their work for the Council’s award-winning re:fresh initiative.
Filed under: Mohammed Khan | refresh | Volunteers
Shop local this Saturday
Published on Wednesday 3 December 2014 at 3:01 pm
Shoppers are being urged to shop local and support our market traders and independent retailers on Saturday, December 6th.
Filed under: Darwen Town Centre | regeneration | Small Business Saturday
Blackburn Music Makers and Festive Crooners
Published on Wednesday 3 December 2014 at 2:58 pm
As part of the festive celebrations in Blackburn town centre this Christmas, there will be live performances from some of the regions finest up and coming musical talent.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Makers Market | regeneration
Health bosses warn about winter vomiting bug
Published on Tuesday 2 December 2014 at 3:40 pm
Blackburn with Darwen public health bosses are urging people to stay at home if they are suffering from seasonal sickness or diarrhoea.
Filed under: Gifford Kerr | noro | public health | winter vomiting
Jobs, homes, health are all top priorities for the Council
Published on Tuesday 2 December 2014 at 12:54 pm
Creating more jobs, supporting business growth and improving housing are set to remain key priorities for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: Councillor | Kate Hollern | Leader | Policy Council | prior
Blackburn gets the go ahead for plans to further integrate health and social care
Published on Tuesday 2 December 2014 at 12:17 pm
Plans for how Blackburn with Darwen will spend £12m of public funding to improve health and social care services in the borough have been approved by NHS England.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group | CCG | Councillor | health | Mohammed Khan | Social Care
‘Toy Store’ helps bring Christmas cheer
Published on Monday 1 December 2014 at 5:12 pm
The Children’s Storehouse is again opening its Toy Store this month, helping families who would otherwise be unable to give their child a present this Christmas.
Filed under: charity | Children's Storehouse | community
Dispose of Bulky Waste for Free
Published on Monday 1 December 2014 at 3:23 pm
This weekend, Saturday December 6th residents within Blackburn will be able to freely dispose of items of domestic bulky waste.
Filed under: bulky waste | environment | Fishmoor Drive | Higher Croft
L.E.D Street Light Installation Continues
Published on Monday 1 December 2014 at 2:35 pm
The next phase of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s programme of installing L.E.D lanterns in the borough is underway.
Filed under: Councillor | invest to save | Jim Smith | LED lights
Funding award for local partnership to tackle organised crime
Published on Monday 1 December 2014 at 1:57 pm
A project between local authorities, the constabulary and voluntary organisations to prevent crime in Lancashire has been awarded £950,000 through the government’s Transformation Challenge Award.
Festive fun for foster carer Sylvia
Published on Monday 1 December 2014 at 10:24 am
Christmas is always frantic but filled with fun and laughter in Blackburn foster carer Sylvia Coulthard’s house.
Filed under: Councillor | Executive Member for Children’s Services | fostering | Frank Connor