Local Stop Smoking Service’s family affair
Published on Monday 29 February 2016 at 3:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Stop Smoking Service offers a range of personalised support to help you quit smoking for good.
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Police and Crime Commissioner election briefing for prospective candidates and agents
Published on Monday 29 February 2016 at 2:52 pm
Harry Catherall, Police Area Returning Officer for Lancashire, will be holding an information briefing for prospective candidates and agents at 3.30pm on Tuesday 8 March 2016.
Filed under: elections | Police and Crime Commissioner
Would-be dragon gets fired up by investment scheme
Published on Monday 29 February 2016 at 9:15 am
Young entrepreneur Jacob Knowles has been given a helping hand thanks to the Assistance to Industry grant scheme.
First nominations for good neighbours awards
Published on Friday 26 February 2016 at 4:32 pm
The first good neighbours have been nominated.
The Good Neighbours Awards 2016 was launched last week and the first entries have been received.
Filed under: Cllr Khan | Good Neighbours Award 2016 | Your Call
Councils to give final decision on Lancashire Combined Authority
Published on Friday 26 February 2016 at 2:06 pm
Councillors across Lancashire will decide whether to press ahead with plans for a Combined Authority after a public consultation gave overwhelming support to the proposal.
Filed under: Combined Authority | Consultation
Council backs #regafriend campaign
Published on Friday 26 February 2016 at 11:29 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing the Electoral Commission and National Union of Students’ joint campaign to get more students and young people registered to vote ahead of the local and Police and Crime Commissioner elections in May.
Rally Round me in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Friday 26 February 2016 at 10:41 am
A new service which helps friends, families and volunteers support frail, ill or newly discharged patients is being trialled in Blackburn with Darwen.
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: 29th February – 6th March 2016
Published on Thursday 25 February 2016 at 4:59 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 29th February 2016 to Sunday, 6th March 2016.
Don’t miss out on Mayor’s Ball
Published on Thursday 25 February 2016 at 2:36 pm
Tickets are available for the 2016 Mayor’s Ball at King George’s Hall in April.
Hosted by the Mayor of Blackburn, Councillor Faryad Hussain, the event features a delicious three-course dinner and fantastic music from the Greater Manchester Police Band.
Filed under: Councillor | Faryad Hussain | Mayors Ball
Darwen faith leader receives award
Published on Thursday 25 February 2016 at 11:57 am
A Blackburn with Darwen faith leader will be recognised for his work in bringing people together at a special celebration this week.
Scouting couple honoured at awards
Published on Wednesday 24 February 2016 at 2:41 pm
A Blackburn couple will receive the Outstanding Achievement award at the One Voice Community Champion awards for their work in the scout movement in Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn District Scouts | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | One Voice Awards
Clean for the Queen
Published on Wednesday 24 February 2016 at 11:50 am
COMMUNITY groups and schools across Blackburn with Darwen are brushing up their tidying skills as part of the Clean for the Queen initiative.
Rovers boundary signs are the perfect ‘match’
Published on Tuesday 23 February 2016 at 12:44 pm
Visitors to Blackburn with Darwen will receive a warm welcome from Blackburn Rovers after the Club took up advertising space on key boundary signs across the borough.
Visit your markets to influence Council priorities
Published on Tuesday 23 February 2016 at 11:42 am
Pop up stalls will open at the markets in both Blackburn and Darwen as part of wider efforts to listen to views about the Council’s budget pressures and priorities for the coming year (starting in April).
Filed under: Andy Kay | budget | Councillor
People of many ages will be recognised at award
Published on Monday 22 February 2016 at 3:26 pm
People of all ages who make a difference to their communities can be nominated for a Good Neighbours award.
Filed under: #gn2016 | good neighbour | One Voice
Young people invited to borough’s biggest careers fair
Published on Monday 22 February 2016 at 2:35 pm
Young people thinking about taking their next steps on the career path are invited to Blackburn with Darwen’s largest ever careers event.
Official launch for local substance misuse service
Published on Monday 22 February 2016 at 9:52 am
People across Blackburn and Darwen who are affected by drug and alcohol misuse can seek support via a newly officially-launched community-based service.
This week with the Mayor
Published on Monday 22 February 2016 at 9:21 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, this week will attend the Citizenship Ceremony in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, the Mayoress will attend a RBS banking event at Bowker BMW, also both Mayor and Mayoress to attend the Gilbert and Sullivan Society production of ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ at the Thwaites Empire Theatre on Wednesday, both Mayor and Deputy Mayor to attend the Briefing Meeting for Finance Council in the Mayor’s Parlour on Thursday, to attend the Prince’s Trust Blackburn Team 84’s Community Project Handover, along with the Mayoress on Friday and finally to attend the Mayor of Hyndburn’s Mayor’s Ball at Accrington Town Hall along with the Mayoress on Saturday.
Celebrate our community champs
Published on Friday 19 February 2016 at 6:00 pm
Chief executive of Community Integrated Care Neil Matthewman writes why the award winning national social care charity is backing the good neighbour awards
On behalf of Community Integrated Care, I’d like to say how delighted I am that our charity is supporting the Blackburn with Darwen Good Neighbours Awards.
Filed under: EachStep Blackburn | good neighbour awards | good neighbours
Young people invited to borough’s biggest careers fair
Published on Friday 19 February 2016 at 5:07 pm
Young people thinking about taking their next steps on the career path are invited to Blackburn with Darwen’s largest ever careers event.
Filed under: business | careers | jobs | Phil Riley
Health chief gets behind awards scheme
Published on Friday 19 February 2016 at 2:53 pm
Graham Burgess gives his support to Good Neighbours
I am delighted to be back in Blackburn with Darwen as Chair of Blackburn with Darwen CCG.
Filed under: #gn2016 | CCG | good neighbours | Graham Burgess
Praise for volunteer army
Published on Friday 19 February 2016 at 1:14 pm
Council leader Mohammed Khan pays tribute to all those who make Blackburn with Darwen a better place to live, work and visit.
Filed under: #gn2016 | Councillor | good neighbour | Mohammed Khan
Good Neighbours Awards 2016 launched
Published on Friday 19 February 2016 at 12:40 pm
Council teams up with Lancashire Telegraph and partners to search for unsung heroes
Unsung heroes who make a real difference to the lives of those around them are set to be recognised once again thanks to the Good Neighbours Awards.
Filed under: #gn2016 | Councillor | good neighbours | Mohammed Khan
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: 22nd – 28th February 2016
Published on Friday 19 February 2016 at 11:10 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 22nd February 2016 to Sunday, 28th February 2016.
MYMN Mother’s Day Event
Published on Friday 19 February 2016 at 11:02 am
Blackburn resident Dr Naushad, a practicing Anaesthetist in Lancashire Teaching Hospitals heads the Meet your Muslim Neighbour Blackburn team.
GET out your best pastels, paints, pens and pencils…
Published on Thursday 18 February 2016 at 4:34 pm
School children across Blackburn with Darwen are invited to take part in a special arts competition to celebrate and honour mums across the borough.
Filed under: Faryad Hussain | Kate Hollern | Mohammed Khan
Nicola Halsall gives this week’s Witton parkrun update
Published on Wednesday 17 February 2016 at 4:02 pm
This morning was another fresh, bright morning in Witton Park. Michelle and Sally were taking part in the Anglezarke Amble so this week’s Run Directors were Bryan Searby and Sean Procter.
Filed under: Witton Park
Leader announces major new conference on hate crime
Published on Wednesday 17 February 2016 at 2:31 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has today said more needs to be done to crack down on hate crime in the borough.
Filed under: Cllr Khan | conference | Hate Crime
New café is icing on the cake for development
Published on Wednesday 17 February 2016 at 1:23 pm
A new café is set to open in Blackburn’s £30 million Cathedral Quarter development.
The coffee shop and dessert bar called BB1 Central will be opposite the railway station and sell a selection of Gelato Icecreams waffles, crepes and other sweet treats.
Smokefree open spaces consultation
Published on Tuesday 16 February 2016 at 4:19 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is currently consulting with residents on proposals to introduce smokefree signs in a number of Council-owned or operated outdoor spaces across the Borough.
Memorial Service 2016
Published on Tuesday 16 February 2016 at 1:51 pm
The fourth Blackburn with Darwen Memorial Service will take place in the summer this year.
The ‘Let Us Remember’ annual event usually happens in March but with bad weather forecasted, it has been postponed until June 5 in the hope of brighter skies.
Filed under: mayor | Memorial Day
BLOOMIN’ marvellous plans are afoot for Roe Lee Park
Published on Tuesday 16 February 2016 at 1:36 pm
On Saturday, March 19, volunteers are required to help plant new trees in the Dell area and also take part in a Spring clean up.
Filed under: Jason Walker | Phil Riley | Roe Lee
‘Blood in pee’ warning from new cancer campaign
Published on Tuesday 16 February 2016 at 10:13 am
The national ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign returns to Blackburn with Darwen this week with the aim of raising awareness of a key symptom for both bladder and kidney cancers – blood in pee.
Filed under: be clear on cancer | Gifford Kerr | Mustafa Desai
Bingo group delighted with Unison donation
Published on Friday 12 February 2016 at 5:01 pm
Unison Blackburn with Darwen has donated £100 to a social group based at a sheltered accommodation.
Filed under: Ben Greenwood | Councillor | Maureen Bateson | Unison
This Week with The Mayor
Published on Friday 12 February 2016 at 3:13 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 Annual Accrington Pals Memorial Service at St John’s with St Augustine’s Parish Church, Accrington on Sunday along side the Mayoress.
Views sought on Combined Authority for Lancashire
Published on Friday 12 February 2016 at 12:06 pm
Residents and businesses are being reminded to take part in a countywide consultation about whether people support the proposal for a Lancashire Combined Authority.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Combined Authority
Blackburn Litter picker will trek 7,000 miles to clean up Britain
Published on Friday 12 February 2016 at 9:31 am
A BLACKBURN man is making a clean break from the norm after setting off on a 7,000-mile trek to tidy up the British coastline.
New Outdoor Activity Package
Published on Thursday 11 February 2016 at 4:05 pm
Witton Park Cycle Centre is offering a range of new and exciting activities this February half term.
Filed under: CONNECT | half term | Witton Park | Witton Park Cycle Centre
Changes announced for Daisyfield Pools
Published on Thursday 11 February 2016 at 12:49 pm
Following Blackburn with Darwen Council’s leisure review changes to the opening times of Daisyfield Pools have been announced.
Event raises awareness of domestic abuse campaign
Published on Thursday 11 February 2016 at 12:35 pm
Representatives from Blackburn with Darwen Council and the Police turned out to support a new anti-domestic abuse campaign taking place across parts of the North West.
Filed under: campaign | Mustafa Desai | Pat McFall | Yusuf Jan-Virmani
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: 15th – 21st February 2016
Published on Thursday 11 February 2016 at 12:04 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 15th February 2016 to Sunday, 21st February 2016.
Don’t let a bad meal spoil your special Valentine’s date
Published on Wednesday 10 February 2016 at 3:02 pm
Make sure the most romantic day of the year isn’t spoilt by a food disaster.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) say that one in five people have had a food-related dating disaster on valentine’s Day – so make sure you check the restaurant’s food hygiene rating.
Filed under: Councillor | Food Standards Agency | Jim Smith | Valentines Day
Shops caught selling e-cigarettes to children
Published on Wednesday 10 February 2016 at 2:27 pm
A group of Blackburn with Darwen shops have been caught selling e-cigarettes to children.
A total of five stores across the borough failed the checks in a test purchasing operation.
Filed under: Councillor | e-cigarettes | trading standards | Yusuf Jan-Virmani
Lancashire to London walk to be documented in a book
Published on Wednesday 10 February 2016 at 12:09 pm
Rambler Nick Burton is writing a book about his experiences of a mammoth walk from Pendle to Parliament.
Help name households in new care facility
Published on Tuesday 9 February 2016 at 4:09 pm
The national social care charity Community Integrated Care is inviting the people of Blackburn with Darwen to name the households of its brand new state-of-the-art care home, EachStep Blackburn, after their local heroes, in an exciting new competition.
Filed under: competition | dementia care | EachStep Blackburn
Library Wokshops
Published on Tuesday 9 February 2016 at 12:07 pm
This February half term Blackburn and Darwen Library will be hosing fun and exciting workshops to keep your young ones entertained.
Filed under: Blackburn Library | Darwen library | workshop
Blakey Moor Townscape Heritage Project
Published on Monday 8 February 2016 at 4:24 pm
Councillors are being asked to agree a second stage bid that would see the restoration of key heritage buildings and public spaces in Blackburn.
Darwen Market
Published on Monday 8 February 2016 at 4:22 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to consider a report on the future of the market hall complex in Darwen.
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries become Greater with access to millions more books for members
Published on Monday 8 February 2016 at 11:27 am
Members of Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Service are now able to borrow books from other libraries across the region, thanks to a new initiative.
‘Be a Lover, Not a Fighter’ urges new domestic violence campaign
Published on Monday 8 February 2016 at 8:58 am
A new campaign aims to highlight the long-lasting and devastating effects of domestic abuse on the children who witness it.
Filed under: domestic violence