Published on June 29, 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 June 26, 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 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 June 23, 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 June 23, 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 June 23, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 19, 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