Published on Wednesday 28 February 2018 at 4:20 pm
There is emergency help and support available for vulnerable people rough sleeping in the borough including an emergency helpline that people can call if they are concerned about someone.
Published on Tuesday 27 February 2018 at 1:51 pm
The Council’s budget has been approved for 2018/2019.
The rise includes a 2.99% rise to meet the Council’s ongoing challenges in the face of Government budget cuts and an extra 3% specifically for caring for our vulnerable adults.
Published on Tuesday 27 February 2018 at 1:41 pm
Following the recent snow, ice and wintry conditions the Met Office and Highways Agency have given advice to people driving in severe weather.
Published on Tuesday 27 February 2018 at 1:32 pm
From March 1st, Blackburn and Darwen Recycling centres will be operating under new opening times and days.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor | Darwen | Jim Smith | Recycling Centres
Published on Monday 26 February 2018 at 3:04 pm
Older drivers across Lancashire are being invited to take part in free workshops to help keep people safe.
Published on Monday 26 February 2018 at 1:23 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries are working in partnership with Booktrust celebrating World Book Day by giving away book tokens worth £1 each to children and young people under the age of 18.
Filed under: World Book Day
Published on Friday 23 February 2018 at 1:54 pm
In a further move to try and eradicate fuel poverty locally, Blackburn with Darwen Council has commissioned local charity Care Network to provide advice and information for people struggling to keep warm at home.
Published on Thursday 22 February 2018 at 4:47 pm
This year’s Festival of Making, which will take place on the weekend of May 12-13, was launched today at Blackburn’s Cathedral Quarter.
Published on Thursday 22 February 2018 at 10:29 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a major NHS drive aimed at protecting women against cervical cancer.
Published on Wednesday 21 February 2018 at 3:05 pm
Tickets are now out for the Blackburn with Darwen 2018 Mayor’s Ball.
The event will be held at Ewood Park in Blackburn on Friday, March 16th, and will include music and dancing from popular band Classique as well as a raffle.
Filed under: Councillor Colin Rigby | Ewood Park | Mayor's Ball 2018
Published on Tuesday 20 February 2018 at 11:11 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been awarded over £700,000 to help bring forward potential building sites in the borough for housing development.
Published on Monday 19 February 2018 at 8:14 am
BBC Radio Lancashire has announced its first Community Heroes Awards.
They are recognising those in the county that go the extra mile and make a real difference to the lives of others.
Filed under: BBC Radio Lancashire | Community Awards
Published on Friday 16 February 2018 at 1:33 pm
LOCAL heroes who make a big impact to the lives of people in their community were celebrated at an awards ceremony.
Published on Wednesday 14 February 2018 at 4:11 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is working with local third sector organisation CVS and other partners to identify and provide external funding opportunities for local people, community groups and organisations.
Published on Wednesday 14 February 2018 at 10:36 am
In December last year, Blackburn with Darwen’s Food Alliance was awarded funding from the National Lottery funded ‘Food Power’ programme.
Published on Wednesday 14 February 2018 at 9:17 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a local charity’s call to businesses to show their support in highlighting fuel poverty.
Published on Tuesday 13 February 2018 at 10:16 am
Young people went to the polls this week and elected Elle Walsh as their new Youth MP.
Published on Monday 12 February 2018 at 4:10 pm
Parking charges will be introduced at Witton Country Park from March 1st.
The main Witton Park Car Park and the astroturf car park will charge 50p for two hours and £1.50 to park all day.
Filed under: car park | Witton Country Park
Published on Monday 12 February 2018 at 1:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing calls for traffic light labelling on food and drink to be mandatory to help people make more informed choices about the food they eat
The calls are being made by the Local Government Association.
Published on Monday 12 February 2018 at 1:46 pm
A scout leader will be recognised for his work in bringing people together at a special celebration later this month.
Published on Monday 12 February 2018 at 12:47 pm
A special award ceremony is being held this Thursday to celebrate people within the borough who make a real difference to the lives of those around them.
Published on Monday 12 February 2018 at 12:17 pm
Lunchtime walks have been re-launched to help encourage people in the borough to exercise and socialise with colleagues.
Published on Friday 9 February 2018 at 12:48 pm
Blackburn Library are showing Peter Pan this half term for an amazing offer!
Peter Pan is produced by Pendle Productions, Storytellers Theatre Co.
Published on Thursday 8 February 2018 at 11:23 am
The HIVE Blackburn & Darwen Business Awards 2018 celebrate the outstanding work of businesses from different sectors and inspirational individuals from across Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: Business awards | Hive | Hive Business Awards
Published on Thursday 8 February 2018 at 10:10 am
People in Lancashire are being urged to be antibiotics aware this winter – and understand that they are unlikely to be the remedy for their coughs, colds and sore throats.
Published on Monday 5 February 2018 at 2:18 pm
The public are invited to attend four Blackburn Mosques on Sunday February 18 for Visit My Mosque day.
Published on Thursday 1 February 2018 at 11:48 am
An empty home has been brought back in to use by Blackburn with Darwen council’s campaign to buy and renovate long-term vacant properties.
