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Published on Wednesday 28 December 2016 at 2:38 pm
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Monthly Archives: December 2016
More boosts for health as food across the borough gets top award.
Published on Friday 23 December 2016 at 11:27 am
A Local hospital, restaurants, takeaways, schools, nurseries and shops have been awarded the Recipe 4 Health accreditation.
Filed under: Councillor | Food | Mustafa Desai | Recipe 4 Health
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: Monday, 26th December to Sunday, 8th January 2017
Published on Thursday 22 December 2016 at 5:10 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th December to Sunday, 8th January 2017.Don’t have a rubbish Christmas
Published on Thursday 22 December 2016 at 10:08 am
The countdown to Christmas has begun, so here’s some useful information to help you recycle more over the festive season.
Nominate those who have foster neighbourliness for this year’s Leader’s Award
Published on Wednesday 21 December 2016 at 11:55 am
One Voice is pleased to link up with Blackburn with Darwen Council to announce the nomination process for the Leader’s Award.
Filed under: One Voice
Planning approved for housing development designed by Wayne Hemingway MBE
Published on Tuesday 20 December 2016 at 12:08 pm
Planning has been approved for a new housing development in Blackburn that will aim to set new standards for family living.
Filed under: Development | Gerardine Hemingway | Green Hills | Housing | Wayne Hemingway
Keep warm, keep well this winter
Published on Monday 19 December 2016 at 9:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are urged to keep warm and keep well over the next few weeks as the borough gears up for the arrival of winter.
Christmas Present Appeals add up to success
Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 3:32 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents and organisations have been spreading the festive cheer by donating gifts and for local children and young people this Christmas.
Filed under: Christmas | donations | gifts | Maureen Bateson
The BBC Red Carpet Cinema Tour is coming to Blackburn
Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 2:23 pm
The country’s only mobile cinema is coming to Blackburn next week to bring a series of red carpet programme premieres to towns and cities in the North.
Cherished Christmas Tradition Saved
Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:25 pm
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Blackburn – with the famous Thwaites star ready for switch on.
Filed under: Christmas Star | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Thwaites | Town Hall Tower Block
Twelve reasons why Blackburn hit the top spot
Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:20 pm
Blackburn town centre has been awarded the accolade of Britain’s Best High Street!
The awards that were announced on Monday saw Blackburn’s high street win the ‘Best Town Centre’ category and also crowned the overall winner beating 26 other finalists to take home the ‘Great British High Street of the Year Award’.
Join the Party Parade!
Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:05 pm
Fireworks will fly this weekend as Blackburn celebrates winning the national Great British High Street awards with a grand finale Christmas event for all the family.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas | Great British High Street
New animations explore issues around domestic abuse
Published on Friday 16 December 2016 at 9:45 am
A new series of animations have been produced to raise awareness of domestic abuse and signpost to areas of local help and support.
Filed under: animation | Arshid Mahmood | domestic abuse | Domestic Abuse Strategic Board | Mustafa Desai
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen – Monday, 19th December to Sunday, 25th December 2016
Published on Thursday 15 December 2016 at 5:06 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19th December to Sunday, 25th December 2016.
New bar owners going totally tropical for Blackburn
Published on Wednesday 14 December 2016 at 4:25 pm
The newest addition to Blackburn’s resurgent nightlife will transport customers to altogether more tropical climes.
Business partners Benj Ashmead, Dean Rothwell and Rachel White are planning to open a Hawaiian themed Tiki Bar on King William Street complete with vintage surf memorabilia and exotic cocktails.
‘Say No to Drunks’ urges new campaign
Published on Wednesday 14 December 2016 at 1:19 pm
Blackburn with Darwen leaders are backing a new campaign that aims to help people stay safe when out by stopping those who have had too much to drink being served further alcohol.
A Greener Christmas in Blackburn
Published on Tuesday 13 December 2016 at 11:04 am
This Christmas, Blackburn is promoting a much greener holiday with the help of 160 solar powered Christmas trees decorating the town.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas trees | solar power
Blackburn’s high street crowned best in the country and named Winner of Winners!
Published on Tuesday 13 December 2016 at 9:44 am
Blackburn’s High Street has been crowned best in the country after winning the ‘Best Town Centre’ category and scooping the overall award in the Great British High Street competition.
Important changes to garden waste collection service
Published on Friday 9 December 2016 at 2:37 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is introducing changes to its garden waste collection scheme.
A small subscription fee will be charged to provide this optional service to those who want garden waste collecting due to increasing costs and a reduction in Central Government funding.
Filed under: Councillor | environment | Jim Smith | Recycling
Pioneering ‘problem solving’ youth court scoops national award
Published on Friday 9 December 2016 at 2:10 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth Justice Service was named a winner for the delivery of a Problem Solving Court for young people at the Children and Young People Awards in the Youth Justice section.
Filed under: Children and Young People Awards | Youth Justice Service
Town centre car park open for business
Published on Friday 9 December 2016 at 10:57 am
A new car park in a prime Blackburn town centre location is open in time for Christmas shopping.
Filed under: Blackburn | Brown Street Car Park
Do you care about Lancashire’s policing?
Published on Friday 9 December 2016 at 10:44 am
An opportunity is being offered to shape the future direction of policing in Lancashire.
The Police and Crime Panel, administered by Blackburn with Darwen Council on behalf of Lancashire, needs a new independent member.
Join the festive fun run
Published on Friday 9 December 2016 at 10:16 am
This weekend join Santa for a dash around Corporation Park in aid of the conservatory appeal.
Filed under: Corporation Park | HCP | Santa Dash
Massive Christmas Street Fair set to be a Cracker this weekend
Published on Thursday 8 December 2016 at 2:11 pm
Blackburn is gearing up for a BIG Christmas Street Fair this Saturday when around 100 traders come to the town to bring a range of Christmas crafts and treats along with street food and drink.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas Markets | Christmas Street Fair
New living centre gets groundbreaking start
Published on Thursday 8 December 2016 at 12:07 pm
Work has started on a new supported living development for young adults with additional needs and disabilities in Blackburn.
Filed under: Apple Street | Councillor | Homelife | Mohammed Khan
Eddie’s special prize for big clean-up
Published on Tuesday 6 December 2016 at 2:43 pm
A special award was given to five-year-old Eddie Carr for a giant litter pick in Darwen.
Filed under: Councillor | David Foster | Eddie Carr | Hussain Akhtar | Karimeh Foster | Mohammed Khan | Your Call
Special new status for West Pennine Moors
Published on Monday 5 December 2016 at 2:58 pm
Special legal protection has been granted for the West Pennine Moors to safeguard the area’s important wildlife and habitats.
Filed under: Natural England | SSSI | West Pennine Moors
Campaign raises awareness of adult abuse
Published on Friday 2 December 2016 at 11:43 am
As part of the Baiter Sehat project One Voice and the Adult Safeguarding Board have created a leaflet and poster specifically aimed at the South Asian community.
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen – 5th December to 18th December 2016
Published on Friday 2 December 2016 at 11:15 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 5th December to Sunday, 18th December 2016.
Blackburn BID goes Nutcrackers for Small Business Saturday
Published on Friday 2 December 2016 at 11:13 am
An army of Nutcracker king soldiers will descend on Blackburn this weekend as the Blackburn BID launches its Giant Nutcracker Trail for Small Business Saturday.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Christmas | Nutcracker | Small Business Saturday
Blackburn with Darwen’s Fostering team have it all wrapped up
Published on Thursday 1 December 2016 at 3:44 pm
The Council’s fostering team are in The Mall Blackburn today (Thursday 1st December 2016) offering a Gift wrapping service.
Stay on course with Community Learning
Published on Thursday 1 December 2016 at 3:21 pm
From Japanese Yoga to Food Safety, there is something for everyone in the Council’s new adult education programme.
Filed under: Audley & Queen’s Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre | community Learning | courses