Published on Monday 29 June 2015 at 12:59 pm
A scheme to help people develop an understanding of dementia and assist people living with it is proving to be a massive success in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Age UK | Alzheimer’s Society | Councillor | dementia friends | Mustafa Desai
Published on Friday 26 June 2015 at 4:25 pm
Eric Wright Ltd have been appointed as the new contractors for Blackburn Bus Station.
Councillor Phil Riley, Executive Member for Regeneration at Blackburn with Darwen Council, said:
I am delighted that Eric Wright have now been appointed to complete the bus station development.
Filed under: Bus Station | Capita | Councillor | Eric Wright | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 5:44 pm
Newly appointed Council leader, Councillor Mohammed Khan, has toured a newly refurbished day care centre.
Filed under: Adult Social Care | Age UK | Councillor | hopwood court | Mohammed Khan
Published on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 4:55 pm
Newly qualified teachers are celebrating this week as they begin to find employment thanks to a local scheme.
Published on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 4:33 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 29th June to Sunday 5th July 2015.
Filed under: Blackburn is Open | Blackburn Town Centre | Blakeys | Darwen Library Theatre | Darwen Town Centre | King George's Hall | The Bereau | Turton Tower | what's on
Published on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 4:24 pm
With many in our community observing Ramadan guidance has been issued to ensure charitable donations go to legitimate organisations.
Filed under: Councillor | Ramadan | Yusuf Jan-Virmani
Published on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 3:42 pm
Cycling in East Lancashire is set to be transformed thanks to £5.85m worth of improvements that will see four key routes developed to link major towns.
Filed under: alyson barnes | Councillor | County Councillor John Fillis | cycling | Lancashire Enterprise Partnership | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 10:33 am
An exercise class for new mums which allows them to bring their babies along for the ride is proving to be a big hit!
Filed under: buggy buddies | Councillor | health | Mustafa Desai | refresh | Wellbeing Service
Published on Tuesday 23 June 2015 at 4:14 pm
Dozens gathered yesterday (22/06/2015) for the raising of the Armed Forces Day flag as Blackburn with Darwen stopped to show their support for the sacrifices and vital work the armed forces undertake every day.
Filed under: Armed Forces Day | Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | Darwen Town Centre | Faryad Hussain | The Mayor | Trevor Maxfield
Published on Tuesday 23 June 2015 at 10:21 am
Over the summer a monthly makers market will take place on Town Hall street.
Local independent shops, artists and street entertainers will congregate once a month to present an offering of homemade art, cakes, crafts, free activities and more!
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | events | Town Hall Street
Published on Tuesday 23 June 2015 at 7:33 am
A newly refurbished day care centre in Blackburn has officially re-opened.
The improvements to Hopwood Court in Audley have seen more group rooms, fully equipped disabled bathrooms, a training kitchen and a therapy room installed there.
Filed under: adult services | Age UK | Councillor | day care | hopwood court | Mustafa Desai
Published on Monday 22 June 2015 at 1:10 pm
Blackburn Central Library has now reopened following the small basement fire this morning and normal service has been resumed.
Filed under: Blackburn Central library | fire
Published on Monday 22 June 2015 at 11:19 am
A main electricity cable has overheated in Blackburn Central library and now needs to be completely replaced.
Filed under: Blackburn Central library | fire
Published on Monday 22 June 2015 at 9:03 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s 2014 public health annual report has been commended at a national level.
The report was handed third place in the Association of Directors of Public Health’s yearly annual report competition – with the organisers praising it for its innovation and use of digital media.
Filed under: Councillor
Published on Friday 19 June 2015 at 2:43 pm
A cycling group set-up for carers and volunteers working with dementia suffers was held during Dementia Awareness Week.
Filed under: Councillor | cycling | dementia | Phil Riley
Published on Friday 19 June 2015 at 2:41 pm
Hundreds of people stopped by for a selfie in a special photo booth to raise awareness and learn more about fostering in the borough.
Published on Friday 19 June 2015 at 2:33 pm
Prepare for a dance extravaganza…on a bus!New Zealand company Java Dance is bringing their entertaining show ‘Back of the Bus’ to Blackburn.
Filed under: what's on
Published on Friday 19 June 2015 at 9:47 am
A winning painting by a Blackburn boy is taking pride of place in new calendar.
The picture is called “I Love Life” and was painted by a local 10 year-old-boy, and has been chosen for a new charity calendar as part of a national competition.
Filed under: Councillor | fostering | Maureen Bateson | Social Care
Published on Thursday 18 June 2015 at 4:19 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 22nd June to Sunday 28th June 2015.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Town Centre | Darwen | what's on
Published on Thursday 18 June 2015 at 11:04 am
Customers travelling between Clitheroe and Manchester are being urged to check before they travel ahead of a £14m upgrade of the railway.
Filed under: Councillor | Phil Riley | rail
Published on Wednesday 17 June 2015 at 7:55 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan are being advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
Filed under: Councillor | health | Mustafa Desai | Ramadan
Published on Tuesday 16 June 2015 at 1:20 pm
Following completion of Wainwright Bridge in 2008, the second phase of the Freckleton Street Link Road masterplan is set to continue.
Filed under: Councillor | Freckleton Link Road | Freckleton Street | Orbital Route | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 16 June 2015 at 1:14 pm
Highway works are due to take place at Earcroft over the next four weeks.
Starting from Monday June 22, utilities diversion works will be carried out on footpath next to Darwen Vale as part of the Pennine Reach scheme.
Filed under: Councillor | Earcroft | Pennine Reach | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 15 June 2015 at 2:59 pm
Author and hiker Nick Burton is off on a walking adventure from East Lancashire to the Houses of Parliament.
Filed under: bwdconnect | CONNECT | Councillor | Phil Riley | rambling | walking
Published on Friday 12 June 2015 at 3:09 pm
Residents are invited to attend flag raising ceremonies in front of Blackburn and Darwen town halls in support of the Armed Forces.
Filed under: Armed Forces Day | Councillor | Faryad Hussain | mayor | Mohammed Khan | Trevor Maxfield
Published on Thursday 11 June 2015 at 4:21 pm
Here’s list of what’s on in and around Blackburn with Darwen from Monday 15th June to Sunday 21st June 2015Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Town Centre | Darwen | what's on
Published on Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 3:34 pm
Part of a new link road at Ewood is due to open on Monday, June 15.
Filed under: Councillor | Ewood | Jamie Groves | Pennine Reach
Published on Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 10:28 am
Complaints over abandoned household waste have led to £427 worth of fines for the home owner.
Filed under: Councillor | environment | Jim Smith | prosecution
Published on Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 8:51 am
Organisations are being sought who can take over the management of Bangor Street Community Centre.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is looking for a qualified and experienced group who can demonstrate that they are capable of effectively managing and developing the facility for the benefit of the community.
Filed under: Bangor Street Community Centre | Councillor | Damian Talbot
Published on Wednesday 10 June 2015 at 7:41 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been awarded ‘gold’ status at the North West Ambulance Service’s CardiacSmart awards.
Filed under: British Heart Foundation | cardiacsmart | Councillor | heart town | Mustafa Desai | NWAS
Published on Tuesday 9 June 2015 at 9:22 am
Arts, cultural and educational events will be staged across the borough to mark this year’s Refugee Week.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Refugee Week
Published on Monday 8 June 2015 at 3:02 pm
Caroline Heys and Walter Jarvis of Queen Street Blackburn have been ordered to pay £690 each following a hearing at Blackburn Magistrates Court.
Filed under: Councillor | environment | Jim Smith | prosecution
Published on Monday 8 June 2015 at 1:52 pm
New figures released by Public Health England have shown that the borough’s public health programmes are continuing to make headway at reducing harms caused by alcohol in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: alcohol | Brian Taylor | CCG | Chris Clayton | Councillor | Dominic Harrison
Published on Monday 8 June 2015 at 1:42 pm
Bowling greens in Blackburn with Darwen are thriving thanks to hard-working volunteers who have taken on the day-to-day running of the clubs, backed with support from the Council.
Filed under: Bowling | Volunteers
Published on Friday 5 June 2015 at 10:39 am
Livesey Children’s and All Age Centre in Blackburn will host a special event on Monday, June 8 as part of East Lancashire’s ‘Celebrating Breastfeeding Month’.
Filed under: Blackburn | breastfeeding | Councillor | Darwen | Livesey Children’s and All Age Centre | Mustafa Desai
Published on Thursday 4 June 2015 at 4:48 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 8th June to Sunday 14th June 2015Filed under: what's on
Published on Thursday 4 June 2015 at 4:29 pm
Councillor Phil Riley Executive Member for Regeneration has today confirmed the termination of the contract with Thomas Barnes for the development of the new Blackburn Bus Station.
Filed under: Blackburn Bus Station | Councillor | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 4 June 2015 at 1:20 pm
Proposed changes to the discretionary elements of home to school transport in Blackburn with Darwen will be considered by the Council’s Executive Board next week.
Filed under: Councillor | Dave Harling | Home to School Transport | schools | Schools and Education
Published on Thursday 4 June 2015 at 12:20 pm
Councillor Mohammed Khan, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, and Councillor Mustafa Desai, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care, have both said they are delighted with progress on the development of a new facility specialising in dementia care in Ewood.
Filed under: Adult Social Care | Community Integrated Care | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Mustafa Desai | Sally McIvor | Steve Tingle
Published on Thursday 4 June 2015 at 11:01 am
Volunteers who serve at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are being thanked individually for their contribution to their local communities as part of the Trust’s celebrations to mark Volunteers’ Week 2015, which runs from 1st to 7th June.
Filed under: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS trust
Published on Wednesday 3 June 2015 at 8:22 am
Ewood Park hosted an event this week which focussed on helping people with learning disabilities in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: adult care | Councillor | Ewood Park | learning disabilities | Mustafa Desai
Published on Tuesday 2 June 2015 at 3:25 pm
The Lancashire Cycle Challenge 2015 Roadshow will be in Town Hall Square, Blackburn on Thursday 4th June 2015 from 10am to 2pm.
Filed under: bwdconnect | CONNECT | Roadshow
Published on Tuesday 2 June 2015 at 9:19 am
The launch of Blackburn with Darwen’s Foster Care Fortnight saw shoppers sharing photos to raise awareness.
Filed under: Councillor | fostering | Maureen Bateson
Published on Monday 1 June 2015 at 11:21 am
News of 100 new jobs at Blackburn company Accrol Papers has been hailed by Councillor Phil Riley as a boost for the area.
Filed under: business | Councillor | jobs | Phil Riley
