What’s on Monday, 4th January 2016 to Sunday, 10th January 2016
Published on Wednesday 30 December 2015 at 4:50 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 4th January 2016 to Sunday, 10th January 2016.
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Season’s greetings from Blackburn with Darwen Council
Published on Wednesday 23 December 2015 at 12:50 pm
Here is the Council’s Christmas greeting for 2015 to all residents and their families.
The image was chosen because of the popularity of the grandmother and child sculpture and to showcase the investment taking place in the Cathedral Quarter.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas opening times | Councillor | Harry Catherall | Mohammed Khan | Season's greetings
Christmas appeals help children and families
Published on Wednesday 23 December 2015 at 10:40 am
Local people are showing Christmas spirit and donating gifts and food to families in need.
PM+M Chartered Accountants in Blackburn has donated Christmas presents for local children this festive season.
Filed under: Christmas | Councillor | Maureen Bateson
Talking about the benefits of Dry January
Published on Monday 21 December 2015 at 9:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen is backing Dry January again in 2016 – inviting people to sign up and join in with thousands of others taking a break from booze next month.
Filed under: dry january | VOICE
Fun festive selfies for fostering
Published on Friday 18 December 2015 at 2:09 pm
Visitors to Blackburn Market got the chance to learn about fostering and take crazy Christmas photos for the launch of a new campaign.
Filed under: Councillor | fostering | Maureen Bateson | selfies
Shorey Bank development
Published on Friday 18 December 2015 at 10:57 am
The Government recently announced changes to the funding of registered providers of social housing including one per cent rent reductions every year for the next four years.
Filed under: Councillor | Mustafa Desai | Shorey Bank
Stay on the right side of the line!
Published on Friday 18 December 2015 at 10:34 am
Drivers caught using bus lanes in Blackburn and Darwen could face £60 fines when new enforcement cameras go live in the new year.
Filed under: Bus Lane Enforcement | Councillor | Pennine Reach | Phil Riley
What’s on Monday, 21st December 2015 to Sunday, 3rd January 2016
Published on Thursday 17 December 2015 at 6:14 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 21st December 2015 to Sunday, 3rd January 2016.
Keeping young people safe on our roads
Published on Thursday 17 December 2015 at 4:30 pm
Children have been given high visibility vests, as part of a drive to improve road safety outside a mosque.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor | hussain | public health | road safety | Stephanie Brookfield
Runners raise funds for brave Theo
Published on Thursday 17 December 2015 at 4:26 pm
CHARITABLE runners battled through wind, rain and plenty of mud to raise vital funds for a seriously ill little boy from Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Road Runners | Neuroblastoma | Theo
National social care charity backs Good Neighbours Awards
Published on Thursday 17 December 2015 at 4:16 pm
A national social care charity is to be a major sponsor of next year’s Good Neighbours Awards.
Filed under: #gn2016 | Blackburn with Darwen | good neighbours | Mohammed Khan | Your Call
New road to drive opportunities for Darwen
Published on Thursday 17 December 2015 at 11:31 am
Funding has been earmarked for a new road in Darwen that will see land made available to build a development of new homes.
Rovers Return for local footballing legend
Published on Tuesday 15 December 2015 at 2:00 pm
Blackburn Rovers hero Alan Shearer was welcomed back to Blackburn with Darwen this week to officially open the new road named after him.
Public Opinion sought on Pennine Reach bus operation
Published on Tuesday 15 December 2015 at 9:08 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is calling for feedback on its new agreement governing bus travel as part of the Pennine Reach scheme.
Event celebrates local volunteers
Published on Monday 14 December 2015 at 11:34 am
A recent celebration event brought together people from all over Blackburn with Darwen to celebrate the work of local volunteers.
Borough gearing up to go dry this January
Published on Monday 14 December 2015 at 11:27 am
Preparations for Dry January in Blackburn with Darwen are ramping up this week with a range of local sign-up sessions and events planned by the Council and its partners.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | dry january
Council nominated for national award
Published on Friday 11 December 2015 at 10:59 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been short-listed for a national award for driving business growth in the borough.
Filed under: LGC | Phil Riley
Mayor delivers festive cheer to postal workers
Published on Friday 11 December 2015 at 10:39 am
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Faryad Hussain, has visited Royal Mail’s Blackburn Delivery Office to pass on Christmas wishes and encouragement to postmen and women at their busiest time of year.
Filed under: Christmas posting dates | Councillor | Faryad Hussain | mayor | Royal Mail
Council nominated for ‘Partnership of the Year’
Published on Friday 11 December 2015 at 9:05 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been named as a finalist in a prestigious national competition.
The Council has been shortlisted in the ‘Partnership of the Year’ category at the LGC Awards for an adult social care project jointly delivered by the local authority and performance specialist Newton Europe.
What’s on Monday 14th December 2015 to Sunday, 20th December 2015
Published on Thursday 10 December 2015 at 6:02 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 14th December 2015 to Sunday, 20th December 2015.
Festive fun for all the family this Sunday
Published on Wednesday 9 December 2015 at 12:58 pm
Join this year’s Santa Stroll taking place at Blackburn’s Witton Park on Sunday, December 13th.
Filed under: Christmas | Witton Park
It’s Take Two for Organ Health Campaign
Published on Tuesday 8 December 2015 at 4:44 pm
An award-winning nurse and a community group have joined forces once again to launch an organ donation campaign that is directed towards the South Asian community.
Filed under: One Voice
Roadworks put on hold for festive period
Published on Tuesday 8 December 2015 at 4:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced an embargo on road works during the remainder of December.
Filed under: Phil Riley | Road Repairs | Roads
BITTER weather did not dampen the spirits of residents who turned up to have their say on the future of the stables at Turton Tower.
Published on Tuesday 8 December 2015 at 10:40 am
The Friends of Turton Tower are working with The Turton Tower Trust to refurbish the 17th century building on the grounds of the tower in Chapeltown.
Try going dry this January
Published on Tuesday 8 December 2015 at 9:58 am
With the busy Christmas period upon us, now might be the time to start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions.
Filed under: dry january | Mustafa Desai
Guess who is coming to Blackburn Market? (and it’s not Santa)
Published on Monday 7 December 2015 at 3:09 pm
Titan the Robot is visiting Blackburn Market for a pre-Christmas treat.
The famous robot will be doing some Christmas shopping at Blackburn Market on Sunday, December 13.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Christmas | Councillor | Phil Riley | Titan the Robot
Dedicated volunteers celebrated for work in Children’s Centres
Published on Monday 7 December 2015 at 12:45 pm
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A special event is being held to celebrate volunteers who have worked at the children’s centres.
A teenager is seeking sponsorship to revamp a building at Pleasington Cemetery.
Published on Friday 4 December 2015 at 1:44 pm
Emily Hirst,15, of Heys Lane in Blackburn, decided to start the community project in order to complete a module for her Commonwealth Award.
Filed under: Your Call
What’s on Friday 4th November 2015 to Sunday, 13th December 2015
Published on Friday 4 December 2015 at 12:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Friday 4th November 2015 to Sunday, 13th December 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.
Jobs spike hailed a Blackburn with Darwen ‘success story’
Published on Friday 4 December 2015 at 9:40 am
Almost 4,000 new jobs have been created in Blackburn with Darwen since 2009, surpassing regional and national job growth figures.
Filed under: Councillor | Phil Riley
Business confidence high in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Thursday 3 December 2015 at 4:24 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is undergoing a period of significant investment which is strengthening the borough’s position in the North West economy.
Filed under: business | Invest in East Lancashire | Tom Flanagan
Another Busy Week for the Mayor
Published on Thursday 3 December 2015 at 2:25 pm
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 attend the St Wilfrid’s Nine Lessons and Carols Service at Blackburn Cathedral, along with the Mayoress, on Tuesday along with the Mayoress, attend the Westholme Senior School Carol Service at Blackburn Cathedral, along with the Mayoress, on Wednesday, to attend the Lancashire Telegraph Carol Service at Blackburn Cathedral, along with the Mayoress, on Thursday, to visit the Royal Mail Delivery Office, to attend the funeral of Former Mayor Jim Hirst, along with the Mayoress, on Friday, to attend the Old Blackburnians Dinner at QEGS, along with the Mayoress, on Saturday, and finally, to attend Festive Family Fun Around Witton Country Park, to attend the Annual Civic Carol Concert in the Windsor Suite, along with the Mayoress, on Sunday.
Anti-violence launch shows ‘Every Action Has Consequences’
Published on Thursday 3 December 2015 at 1:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Director of Public Health was guest speaker at the launch of an anti-violence programme for primary schools.
Filed under: Dominic Harrison | primary schools
Giant snowman raffled to raise funds for brave Theo
Published on Wednesday 2 December 2015 at 4:08 pm
Support Blackburn Market’s raffle in aid of raising vital funds towards local lad Theo Power’s cancer treatment.
Parents urged to ‘stick together’ on road safety
Published on Wednesday 2 December 2015 at 3:29 pm
Darwen Children’s Centre hosted a road safety event last 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.