Blackburn fire update
Published on Friday 29 September 2017 at 1:00 pm
The Council is continuing its work to support the operation to deal with the ongoing fire at the privately owned former plastics building in Blackburn.
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Pay and Display – Darwen Car Parks
Published on Thursday 28 September 2017 at 4:42 pm
Pay and Display charges are being introduced in two car parks in Darwen.
Railway Road and Atlas Road Car Parks in Darwen will revert from being free car parks to Pay and Display.
Filed under: Atlas Road | car parks | Darwen | pay and display | Railway Road
International Day of Older Persons
Published on Thursday 28 September 2017 at 2:36 pm
Older people in Blackburn and Darwen will be celebrated as part of a special international event in October.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | International Older Person's Day | United Nations
Partners mark ‘topping out’ of new Darwen housing with care scheme
Published on Thursday 28 September 2017 at 12:09 pm
Representatives from Blackburn with Darwen Council, Together Housing Group and Keepmoat Regeneration, part of the ENGIE group, gathered to celebrate a milestone in the development of Riverside Heights housing with care scheme in Darwen.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Councillor | Darwen | Keepmoat Regeneration | Mohammed Khan | Mustafa Desai | Riverside Heights | Together Housing Group
Large fire in Blackburn
Published on Thursday 28 September 2017 at 9:57 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is working with both Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and the Environment Agency after a fire has broken out near Blackburn Town Centre.
Doctor in the House for Blackburn’s Second Comic Con
Published on Wednesday 20 September 2017 at 12:59 pm
Organisers of the Blackburn Comic Con have announced that Colin Baker, the sixth doctor in the long running BBC Series Dr Who will be coming to King Georges Hall on Saturday 4 November.
Russian State Opera performs premiere Tosca at King George’s Hall
Published on Wednesday 20 September 2017 at 12:53 pm
The highly acclaimed Russian State Opera returns with the perfect tragic opera this month at King George’s Hall
Tosca – breath-taking tragic opera
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Sung in Italian with English Subtitles
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live Orchestra with over 30 musicians on Saturday 30th September 2017.
New apprentices make their start at the Council
Published on Tuesday 12 September 2017 at 3:26 pm
part of the ongoing apprenticeship scheme.
The 16 new starters are taking on a variety of roles and responsibilities in different areas and departments of the Council, including Children’s Services, IT, Health and Environment.
Filed under: Apprentices | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Councillor | Harry Catherall | Mohammed Khan
Campaign launched by the NHS in Blackburn with Darwen to protect families against flu
Published on Tuesday 12 September 2017 at 11:49 am
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has launched a major drive aimed at protecting families against flu.
Filed under: CCG | Councillor | Dave Harling | Flu vaccination | Maureen Bateson | Mustafa Desai | NHS | schools
Health Fayre is just what the doctor ordered!
Published on Monday 11 September 2017 at 2:55 pm
Everyone’s invited to Blackburn Cathedral on Wednesday 20 September as East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust celebrates its Health Fayre and Annual General Meeting.
Could you be a foster carer?
Published on Monday 11 September 2017 at 10:21 am
An information evening is being held for people interested in becoming a foster carer.
The information evening takes place on Thursday, September 14th, from 5.30pm, at Livesey Children and All Age Centre, Andrew Close, Blackburn, BB2 4NU.
Filed under: Councillor | fostering | information evening | Let's Foster | Maureen Bateson
Replacement bus service is extended due to demand
Published on Monday 11 September 2017 at 9:57 am
A Blackburn bus company that took over a bus route following the collapse of Darwen Coach Services, has announced it will extend it due to popular demand.
Helping children in need
Published on Friday 8 September 2017 at 12:06 pm
Generous donations of clothing and shoes have been gifted to a local charity helping families in need across Blackburn and Darwen.
Heritage takes centre stage this weekend in Blackburn Town Centre
Published on Friday 8 September 2017 at 11:48 am
Blackburn Town Centre brings the past to life this weekend as part of a national celebration, Heritage Open Days.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | heritage
Fitness Funday in memory of Mayor and Mayoress’s daughter
Published on Thursday 7 September 2017 at 3:43 pm
A family event is taking place on Saturday, September 16th to raise money for the Mayor of Blackburn’s charities.
Filed under: Colin Rigby | Councillor | Funday | Jean Rigby | mayor | Mayoress
Digital Screen gets ready to rock
Published on Thursday 7 September 2017 at 9:15 am
Steve and Janine from the Rock FM Breakfast show will be taking over Blackburn’s new digital advertising screen on Friday, September 8.
Filed under: Advertising | Digital advertising
Poultry keepers encouraged to take precautions against avian flu
Published on Wednesday 6 September 2017 at 3:07 pm
Poultry keepers have been warned by DEFRA to take precautions against avian flu this winter, as it is anticipated it will return to the UK.
Have a Go Days
Published on Wednesday 6 September 2017 at 1:59 pm
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are a number of Have a Go Days as part of their ongoing recruitment campaign for both full time and retained positions.
Work on Heart of Darwen begins
Published on Wednesday 6 September 2017 at 1:32 pm
Work has begun on the demolition of the former 3 day Darwen Market building to make way for a fantastic new public space in the ‘Heart of Darwen’.
Filed under: Darwen Market | Phil Riley
Paint the town…
Published on Tuesday 5 September 2017 at 2:46 pm
A challenge has been set to artists of all ages and abilities to enter the Rapid Painting Competition this Saturday.
Lancashire Not Forgotten – Celebration Event
Published on Monday 4 September 2017 at 2:24 pm
An event is being held on Thursday, September 28 at Blackburn Central Library to celebrate Lancashire Not Forgotten, a heritage and arts project, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, for people living with dementia, and their families and carers.
Are you looking after someone else’s child?
Published on Monday 4 September 2017 at 12:28 pm
A renewed appeal has been launched to highlight the issue of private fostering – a little known informal arrangement where a child lives with somebody else other than their parents or immediate family.
Flag raised at Blackburn Town Hall to honour Merchant Navy Day
Published on Friday 1 September 2017 at 1:57 pm
Brave men and women who kept the nation afloat during both World Wars are being honoured this Merchant Navy Day.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Merchant Navy Day
Trading Standards joins ‘scam team’ to help vulnerable people
Published on Friday 1 September 2017 at 12:19 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Public Protection Service has joined forces with National Trading Standards’ National Scams Team to protect vulnerable consumers in the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen | Scam | trading standards