What’s On in Blackburn and Darwen – 3rd October to 9th October 2016
Published on Friday 30 September 2016 at 11:56 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 3rd October to Sunday, 9th October 2016.
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Bus Lane Enforcement cameras go live this weekend
Published on Thursday 29 September 2016 at 2:43 pm
Drivers caught using bus lanes in Blackburn and Darwen could face a £60 fine when new enforcement cameras go live on Saturday, October 1.
Filed under: Bus Lane Enforcement | Pennine Reach
Bin changes are coming but we are listening to residents’ feedback
Published on Thursday 29 September 2016 at 1:03 pm
Council officials have met with residents following feedback over changes to bin collections in Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: bins
MyBwd will be unavailable for a short period on Thursday, September 29
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 5:19 pm
The Council’s MyBwd web section will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, September 29 from approximately 4:45pm.
Roadshows use a bit of “Soul” to explain changes to waste collection service
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 5:12 pm
Further roadshows are taking place this week to help make people in Blackburn with Darwen aware of the upcoming bin changes whilst promoting waste reduction and recycling.
Filed under: bin changes | bins | mybwd
Richard weaves his magic in Museum awards
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 2:07 pm
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery volunteer Richard Croasdale, has been named the North West’s museum volunteer of the year.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum | British Museum | Looms | Richard Croasdale | volunteer | volunteering | Weaving
Upcoming Shows at King Georges Hall and Darwen Library Theatre
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 1:56 pm
A number of new and exciting shows are heading your way!
Rainbow Fish
Following on from the success of Giraffes Can’t Dance and Elmer the Elephant, King George’s Hall are bringing the latest cantata for young children and families by The Hallé’s Education Director Steve Pickett.
Strive for Success During Older People’s Week
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 10:23 am
An ‘Age of Champions’ competition for senior residents in Blackburn and Darwen has been launched to carry on the sporting theme following the Euros and the Olympic Games.
Filed under: Age of Champions | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Older People's Week
Your bin collection information packs are being delivered this week
Published on Tuesday 27 September 2016 at 3:42 pm
Packs with information about the borough’s new bin collection services are being delivered to residents this week.
Filed under: Bin collections | bins | Recycling
From the cobbles to the Cathedral to celebrate the best of health care
Published on Tuesday 27 September 2016 at 3:08 pm
A famous face from Corrie’s cobbles will be making his way to Blackburn Cathedral to celebrate the best of health and social care on Thursday (29th.)Local health visitors’ week-long celebration
Published on Monday 26 September 2016 at 3:00 pm
Health visitors from across Blackburn with Darwen are being celebrated as part of Health Visitors’ Week this week to highlight the key role they play in ensuring children get off to a healthy start in life.
Local smokers urged to quit for Stoptober
Published on Monday 26 September 2016 at 10:17 am
Local health bosses in Blackburn with Darwen are urging people to give up cigarettes and tobacco for 28 days as the fifth annual Stoptober approaches.
Two big hitters on at King Georges Hall
Published on Friday 23 September 2016 at 2:34 pm
King Georges Hall has announced two familiar faces are set to appear on stage at the Blackburn venue early next year.
Filed under: Blues | Boxing | Frank Bruno | Jazz | Jools Holland | King George's Hall
Landlords hit with fines for not having licences
Published on Friday 23 September 2016 at 10:27 am
Landlords in the Griffin area are being reminded to sign up to the Council’s selective licensing scheme after more prosecutions have taken place.
Filed under: Arshid Mahmood | Griffin | landlords | selective licensing
Blackburn’s Christmas lights switch on date announced
Published on Friday 23 September 2016 at 10:22 am
The countdown to Christmas has begun in Blackburn as business leaders reveal the date for the town’s annual lights switch-on.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Big Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On
What’s on in Blackburn and Darwen – 26th September to 2nd October 2016
Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 5:56 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th September to Sunday, 2nd October 2016.
Celebrate 200 years of the canal.
Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 12:08 pm
King George’s Hall is hosting a special celebration concert commemorating the bicentenary of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal which this year will have been opened 200 years.
Roadshows to explain changes to waste collection service
Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 10:24 am
A roadshow is taking place to help make people in Blackburn with Darwen aware of the upcoming bin changes whilst promoting waste reduction and recycling.
Filed under: bins | Councillor | Jim Smith | refuse
New pop-up charity shop for The Mall
Published on Wednesday 21 September 2016 at 2:40 pm
An official ribbon-cutting ceremony opened a new pop-up charity shop run by Lancashire Mind at The Mall in Blackburn.
Are you ready for Elton?!
Published on Wednesday 21 September 2016 at 10:34 am
Legendary singer Elton John is bringing his huge hits to Blackburn.
Blackburn is the place to be for superstar Elton John as he announces a massive gig in the town next summer.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Councillor | Elton John | Ewood Park | gig | Phil Riley
Car Park Charges at Witton Country Park – Update
Published on Monday 19 September 2016 at 4:00 pm
The new scheme will be introduced from Spring 2017 for everybody who uses the two main car parks.
Filed under: car parking charges | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Witton Country Park
Calling all detectorists
Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 4:27 pm
Have you ever found an interesting object and think it could an archaeological gem?
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is inviting all amateur archaeologists to bring their finds along on Wednesday, September 21.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum
Have your say on new boundary proposals
Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:53 am
Information and maps showing new proposals for the Blackburn parliamentary constituency will be on display in the reception at Blackburn Town Hall.
Filed under: Blackburn | Boundary Commission | Consultation | Darwen
Murder at Blackburn Central Library! Who dunnit?
Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:52 am
Blackburn Central Library is hosting a murder mystery night to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare.
Blackburn’s Town Centre Aiming High
Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:41 am
Business leaders are hoping to put Blackburn on the map after putting the town centre forward for a national award and cash prize.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | Phil Riley
What’s on in Blackburn and Darwen – 19th September to 25th September 2016
Published on Thursday 15 September 2016 at 4:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19th September to Sunday, 25th September 2016.
Bicentenary celebration for Eanam Wharf
Published on Thursday 15 September 2016 at 3:26 pm
Plans are underway for a spectacular celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Leeds to Liverpool canal that turned Blackburn into a major industrial town.
Filed under: canal | Eanam Wharf | Graham Vernon | Phil Riley
Taking litter picking to the next level
Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:45 am
Local volunteers will be taking to the streets of Blackburn in a bid to clean up the local area.
Filed under: Councillor | litter picking | Mohammed Khan | One Voice | Your Community Your Call
Rock Icon Rob Halford to open UK’s first community rock pub
Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:38 am
The UK’s first community run rock pub will throw open its doors this Saturday (September 17) with a special guest appearance from Judas Priest’s Rob Halford.
Filed under: alex martindale | heavy metal | judas priest | Phil Riley | rob halford | rock | sir charles napier | the napier
Samba band beats the drum for health innovation event
Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:16 am
Blackburn Cathedral will swing to the sounds of samba at an upcoming event celebrating the best of health and social care in East Lancashire.
Bin changes – information packs on the way
Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 10:32 am
Information packs will soon be arriving at every home in the borough to explain the changes in bin collections.
Filed under: Bin collections | Councillor | information packs | Mohammed Khan | Recycling
Full Steam Ahead for Blackburn Rally
Published on Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 2:41 pm
A collection of vintage vehicles will be rolling into Blackburn next month as Steam Sunday returns for the second year-running.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Heritage Painting | Steam Sunday
Regenerate Pennine Lancashire to become Growth Lancashire
Published on Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 11:41 am
Regenerate Pennine Lancashire has changed its name to Growth Lancashire.
Regenerate has provided business support and economic development services for the East Lancashire local authorities and Lancashire County Council since 2011.
Filed under: Growth Lancashire | Regenerate Pennine Lancashire
What’s on in Blackburn and Darwen – 12th September to 18th September 2016
Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 6:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 12th September to Sunday, 18th September 2016.
Local children’s centres celebrating UNICEF recognition
Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 2:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s children’s centres are celebrating after achieving a prestigious ‘Baby-Friendly Award.’New suicide prevention strategy launches ahead of global awareness day
Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 1:27 pm
A new strategy to reduce the number of suicides in Blackburn with Darwen has been launched.
Video helps explain bin collection changes in Blackburn and Darwen
Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 1:11 pm
An information video has been launched to help explain bin collection changes in the borough.
The YouTube animation features friendly character Chuck, who shows people what they can put into their bins.
Harriers welcome champions home
Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 12:15 pm
Olympic champions Sophie Hitchon and Samantha Murray were given a special celebration to mark their sporting achievements by their club Blackburn Harriers.
Get Council job vacancy updates by email
Published on Thursday 8 September 2016 at 3:40 pm
You can get updates for Blackburn with Darwen Council job vacancies delivered directly to your email inbox.
Digital Lancashire launches with free Founder Memberships
Published on Thursday 8 September 2016 at 3:36 pm
Digital Lancashire have launched free Founder Memberships on their website https://www.digital-lancashire.org.uk for the first 100 eligible companies and individuals who sign up as a member.
Filed under: Digital Lancashire | membership
Groups invited to get in touch to tender
Published on Wednesday 7 September 2016 at 3:12 pm
Groups interested in taking over the running of Audley Sports & Community Centre are being encouraged to get in touch with the Council.
Filed under: Audley | Audley Sports & Community Centre | Damian Talbot
Free tickets for a ride back in time
Published on Tuesday 6 September 2016 at 3:43 pm
A cavalcade of vintage buses will take over Blackburn’s multi-million-pound Cathedral Quarter in September for this year’s Heritage Open Days.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Cathedral Quarter | Heritage Open Days
Blackburn set for the hottest day of the year
Published on Tuesday 6 September 2016 at 3:34 pm
Spicy food lovers can enjoy an array of tastes, smells and colours at Blackburn Market’s Spice Festival this weekend.
Students urged to get meningitis vaccination
Published on Tuesday 6 September 2016 at 9:47 am
Young people from Blackburn with Darwen who are due to start College or University are being urged to get vaccinated against meningitis and septicaemia.
Come and help launch the former Apollo cinema
Published on Monday 5 September 2016 at 4:30 pm
A public consultation event has been announced inviting people to have their say on the future of the former Cotton Exchange.
Filed under: Alastair Murdoch | Blackburn | cotton exchange | re:source
Blackburn gets a new Ego!
Published on Monday 5 September 2016 at 3:44 pm
A landmark Blackburn pub has been transformed into a luxury Mediterranean restaurant – creating 40 new jobs in the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn | Dining | Ego | Restaurant
Landlords fined for not having licences
Published on Monday 5 September 2016 at 3:10 pm
Landlords in the Griffin area are being urged to make sure they’ve signed up to the selective licensing scheme after a number of prosecutions have taken place.
Filed under: Arshid Mahmood | Griffin | landlords | selective licensing
Enjoy a Blast from the Past at the Blackburn Empire
Published on Friday 2 September 2016 at 3:47 pm
An evening of laugh-out-loud comedy routines, great singers and theatrical magic with ‘The Grumbleweeds’ at the Thwaites Empire Theatre.
Flood advice sessions
Published on Friday 2 September 2016 at 12:21 pm
With autumn just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about preparing your home for bad weather.
Filed under: Councillor | environment | Flood advice sessions | Jim Smith
Cathedral to host health celebration event
Published on Friday 2 September 2016 at 10:36 am
Blackburn Cathedral is to host an event celebrating the best of health and social care in East Lancashire.