New cycle track signals start of cycling revolution
Published on Monday 30 November 2015 at 10:10 am
A new specialist cycle track is set to be built in the grounds of an iconic Blackburn Park.
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Closure reprieve proposals for popular leisure facilities
Published on Thursday 26 November 2015 at 1:55 pm
Community groups have come forward with offers of help to operate two popular leisure facilities in Blackburn.
Filed under: Councillor | Daisyfield Pools | Damian Talbot | Leisure Review | Shadsworth Leisure Centre
Another busy week for the Deputy Mayor
Published on Thursday 26 November 2015 at 1:25 pm
This week the Deputy Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
It’s good to talk health
Published on Wednesday 25 November 2015 at 3:42 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.
Free support to improve health and wellbeing
Published on Wednesday 25 November 2015 at 12:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Wellbeing Service brings together a wide range of services that currently support health and wellbeing and makes them accessible via a single contact point.
Filed under: health | refresh | Wellbeing Service
Making a stand against domestic violence to women
Published on Wednesday 25 November 2015 at 10:30 am
Major public organisations across Blackburn with Darwen have united in pledging to tackle domestic violence against women.
One Voice Youth Tackled Rubbish in Blackburn
Published on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at 1:06 pm
Youth volunteers from One Voice took to the streets of Blackburn on Sunday 15th November in a bid to clean up the streets.
New school bus services revealed
Published on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at 11:29 am
Details of new school bus services have been published.
The new routes and timetables for each school come into effect from January 2016.
Filed under: bus | buses | school buses
Red Rose Awards 2016 launched!
Published on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at 10:20 am
Businesses across Lancashire are being called on to enter the national award-winning Red Rose Awards, which will crown the county’s best firms across 26 categories.
Filed under: awards | business | Lancashire | Lancashire Business Awards
Hospital showcases urology surgery robot
Published on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at 10:19 am
Local health bosses including GPs, commissioners; Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Husain Akhtar, attended an open evening at the Royal Blackburn Hospital recently to see East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s newly acquired Urology Robot in action.
Filed under: ELHT | Mohammed Khan
Power cut update: normal service resumed at Blackburn Central Library and King George’s Hall
Published on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at 9:58 am
Normal services have been resumed at Blackburn Central Library and King George’s Hall in Blackburn after the power cut on the evening of Monday 23rd November.
Children’s Centre to host road safety event
Published on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at 9:53 am
Darwen Children’s Centre will host a road safety event later this week as part of an ongoing campaign to ensure that the simplest road safety measure of all – holding hands – keeps more children safe on the streets of Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: childrens centre | CONNECT | DASH | stickyhands
News alert: Power cut forces closure of King George’s Hall and Blackburn Central Library
Published on Monday 23 November 2015 at 5:13 pm
Blackburn Central Library and King George’s Hall are preparing to close following a power failure (Monday, November 23 at 5pm).
What’s on Monday, 23rd November 2015 to Sunday 29th November 2015
Published on Friday 20 November 2015 at 12:00 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 23rd November 2015 to Sunday, 29th November 2015
Don’t Forget: Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On with X Factor’s Max Stone & Josh Daniels plus lot of other performers, Saturday, 21st November, Darwen Town Square, starting from 4pm & the Christmas Lights turned on at 7pm.
Busy week for the Deputy Mayor
Published on Thursday 19 November 2015 at 12:00 pm
This week the Deputy Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
Dozens of people turn out for vigil
Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 12:25 pm
Dozens of people came to Blackburn Town Hall to show their support for victims of recent terrorist attacks.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Paris | vigil
From X Factor to the bright lights of Darwen!
Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 12:16 pm
Darwen’s glittering Christmas Lights will be switched on by X Factor’s Max Stone this Saturday.
Max, who made it to the final 10 acts on the X Factor, and is replacing Union J in the Darwen event, will be giving a live performance for the crowd.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen Christmas Lights | Josh Daniels | Max Stone | Stephanie Brookfield | X Factor
Temporary traffic delays at Ewood
Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 11:46 am
Motorists are being advised to take alternative routes during resurfacing works starting Monday, November 23.
Areas to be resurfaced are:
- The bottom of Livesey Branch Road and the New Link Road.
Filed under: Ewood | Pennine Reach | traffic delays
Special guests dropped in to a Blackburn school to see work produced by children in a British values competition
Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 9:00 am
Special guests dropped in to a Blackburn school to see work produced by children in a British values competition
Pupils at Audley Juniors had to come up with a quiz about Britain and the best ones were awarded with a commemoration coin each.
Generous joggers are set to pound the streets in aid of a poorly five-year-old boy
Published on Tuesday 17 November 2015 at 10:28 am
Little Theo Power from Blackburn was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma – an aggressive form of childhood cancer – in July.
Filed under: Councillor | fundraising | Mohammed Khan | Theo Power
Local Plan decision set for December
Published on Tuesday 17 November 2015 at 9:48 am
A new ‘Local Plan’ is set be discussed at Blackburn with Darwen’s Council Forum.
The plan is being presented to the meeting in December and could see more prosperity and transformation in the borough.
Filed under: Councillor | Local Plan | Phil Riley
Vigil to honour victims of Paris terror attack
Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 4:02 pm
A vigil to honour those killed and wounded in recent terror attacks across the world will take place tomorrow (November 17)
Councillor Mohammed Khan, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, will join members of the faith community to mourn the dead and show solidarity with those affected.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Paris | vigil
Business interest high for One Cathedral Square
Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 3:01 pm
The Council has welcomed a high number of inquiries from firms interested in relocating to brand new grade A offices at Blackburn’s stunning Cathedral Quarter.
Filed under: cathedral | Cathedral Quarter | Harry Catherall | Jack Straw
Blackburn is gearing up for a Christmas pop extravaganza!
Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 2:57 pm
This year’s Christmas Lights Switch On in Blackburn takes place this Thursday, November 19 and a line-up of stars will be there to tempt all the family to the town centre for the party of the year.
Filed under: Alesha Dixon | Blackburn | Blackburn Bid | Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On | Councillor | Phil Riley | The Bee radio
Alcohol Awareness Week
Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 11:37 am
Alcohol Awareness Week takes place this week with various events planned around Blackburn with Darwen to encourage people to think more about their alcohol intake.
Filed under: alcohol awareness week | CRI | Mustafa Desai
Minute’s silence for victims of the Paris terrorist attacks
Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 9:50 am
The Union Flag will fly at half-mast outside Blackburn Town Hall and Darwen Town Hall today (Monday 16 November 2015)
Council leader Mohammed Khan will lead a minute’s silence on the Blackburn town hall steps at 11am as part of a Europe-wide mark of respect and solidarity, in remembrance of those who lost their lives.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Darwen Town Hall | minute's silence | Mohammed Khan | Paris
Adoption rates in Blackburn with Darwen best in the country
Published on Friday 13 November 2015 at 1:22 pm
More children in Blackburn with Darwen are finding their forever families than anywhere else in the country.
Filed under: adoption | Councillor | Maureen Bateson
What’s on Monday, 16th November 2015 to Sunday 22nd November 2015
Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 5:50 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 16th November 2015 to Sunday, 22nd November 2015
Don’t Forget: Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch On Thursday, 19th Nov from 5pm & Darwen Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday, 21st Nov from 4pm.
Hundreds remember the fallen
Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 3:52 pm
Hundreds of well-wishers turned out to Remembrance Sunday services across the borough at the weekend.
And it was a very special occasion for former prisoner of war, 95-year-old Alf Davey, who was made VIP guest for the United Service of Remembrance held at Blackburn Cathedral and the wreath-laying at the Corporation Park Gardens.
Filed under: Alf Davey | Councillor | mayor | Mohammed Khan | Remembrance Day
Council thanks community group for support on Remembrance Week
Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 3:40 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has thanked community groups and volunteers who supported the borough’s Remembrance week events.
Filed under: Couch to 5K | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | One Voice | Remembrance Week
Blackburn art venue hosts hands-on lantern making workshops
Published on Wednesday 11 November 2015 at 9:25 am
Blackburn’s newest art venue, The Bureau Centre for the Arts, is holding a series of lantern making workshops ahead of this year’s Festival of Light celebration.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Festival of Light | lantern workshops
One Voice to Tackle Rubbish
Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 6:26 pm
One Voice will be taking part in a litter picking exercise on Sunday 15th November. The West End Girls (WEGs) will be leading the project and it will form the basis of regular clean ups throughout Blackburn in the coming months.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | West End Girls | Your Call
Glazing milestone for bus station
Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 4:01 pm
Work has begun to install the glazing walls of Blackburn Bus Station, marking an important milestone in the scheme.
Filed under: Blackburn Bus Station | Bus Station | Phil Riley
New classrooms and sports pitches for children – and the whole community
Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 3:16 pm
Audley Infant and Junior Schools are looking forward to big changes to their schools which are set to benefit not just pupils but residents across the borough.
Filed under: Audley Infant School | Audley Junior School | Councillor | Dave Harling
Blackburn with Darwen libraries take part in national scheme
Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 2:49 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries are offering a whole host of learning opportunities for residents as part of the National Learning Offer.
Filed under: Damian Talbot | Libraries
Steve Gray from Training2000 responds to low-quality Apprenticeship claims
Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 11:38 am
As the largest Group Training Association in England, we were pleased when Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector from Ofsted, Sir Michael Wilshaw, commissioned a survey into the delivery of Apprenticeships.
Last chance to see Cotton to Gold
Published on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at 11:24 am
See the highlights of the Cotton to Gold exhibition at Blackburn Museum in this short video.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | Cotton to Gold
New building on show at school open evening
Published on Monday 9 November 2015 at 4:22 pm
An open evening is being held at Lower Darwen Primary School on Thursday, November 12 to show off its brand new building.
Filed under: Lower Darwen Primary School | open evening
Lancashire Constabulary focuses on the online dangers of child sexual exploitation
Published on Monday 9 November 2015 at 3:10 pm
November 9 is the start of a week of activity to continue raising awareness within Lancashire of how to tackle child sexual exploitation, with a focus this year on the increasing number of victims being targeted online.
Filed under: child sexual exploitation | Lancashire Constabulary
Trial to help people rally round the vulnerable
Published on Monday 9 November 2015 at 1:21 pm
Technology which helps friends, families and volunteers support frail, ill or recently discharged patients is being trialled across Lancashire.
Filed under: Digital Health | Rally Round
Local charity to take over management of community centre
Published on Monday 9 November 2015 at 12:31 pm
The management of a Blackburn community centre is to be handed over to a Blackburn-based charity, it has been announced.
Achievement for BwD Children’s Centres
Published on Monday 9 November 2015 at 7:50 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s Children’s Centres are celebrating after passing the second stage of the assessment process on their journey towards achieving a prestigious ‘Baby-Friendly Award.’
Filed under: award | baby friendly | children's centres | unicef
Britain’s Got Talent star Joins Blackburn’s Christmas Celebrations
Published on Friday 6 November 2015 at 1:21 pm
Ella Shaw who hit the headlines with her appearance on ITV’s Britain’s got Talent will be joining a celebrity line-up of stars for the Christmas Lights Switch On in Blackburn this year.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas Lights Switch On | Ella Shaw
This Week with The Mayor
Published on Friday 6 November 2015 at 10:59 am
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week be holding a Mayoral Meeting in the Mayor’s Parlour, to attend the Darwen Old People’s Welfare Annual General Meeting at Derwent Hall on Monday.
Rovers hero to be honoured
Published on Friday 6 November 2015 at 6:00 am
Rovers legend Alan Shearer is to have a major road named after him.
The former England forward fired Rovers to Premiership glory 20 years ago, scoring 34 goals in the historic title-winning season.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Ewood Park | football | Mohammed Khan | Pennine Reach | Phil Riley
Hot off the press – grants to industry!
Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 4:14 pm
Two Blackburn businesses have made new investments thanks to Assistance to Industry grant from Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: business | Local Business | Phil Riley
Hotel opens doors to over £30,000 worth of bookings
Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 4:10 pm
Blackburn’s new development Cathedral Quarter has seen the opening of its new 60 bedroomed hotel.
The £3 million development at the heart of the new area has a restaurant with space for 57 guests.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Cathedral Quarter | Phil Riley | Premier Inn
Road race gets off to a speedy start
Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 3:32 pm
People enjoying Blackburn’s love affair with running are already signing up for the town’s biggest annual road race.
Filed under: Blackburn Road Runners | Witton Park
What’s on Monday, 9th November 2015 to Sunday 15th November 2015
Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 2:25 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 9th November 2015 to Sunday, 15th November 2015
To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Former POW guest at Remembrance Day event
Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 9:34 am
A former prisoner of war will be the VIP guest at a special Remembrance Sunday event in Blackburn.