Bus service changes coming in Darwen
Published on Thursday 31 May 2018 at 4:45 pm
Bus operator Moving People have announced that they are to withdraw the number 33 bus service in Darwen.
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Be less hotdog and more cool cucumber in the sun
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 4:37 pm
People are being urged to take care in the sun as the warm weather continues.
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is warning that the heat can be dangerous for the very young, older people or those with serious illnesses.
Filed under: CCG | Dr Preeti Shukla | NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group | sun
Duct tape duo has fundraising wrapped up
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 3:50 pm
A senior councillor and a youth MP took fundraising to new heights when they were stuck to a wall.
Filed under: Councillor Maureen Bateson | duct tape challenge | Elle Walsh | Foster Care Fortnight | Sectret Santa
An evening of fine dining and fun to support BwD Carers Service
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 3:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service is holding a Masquerade Carers Ball to raise vital funds for their service.
Borough’s art on show in Eastbourne.
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 9:30 am
An atmospheric painting of a rural scene owned by Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery has gone on loan.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | Edward Stott | The Watering Place | Towner Art Gallery
How to contact the Mayor
Published on Friday 25 May 2018 at 9:36 am
If you are organising an event and you would like to invite Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Mayor and Mayoress please use the contact details below.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | contact details | mayor
Council privacy policy updated
Published on Thursday 24 May 2018 at 4:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Privacy Policy was updated on May 25th 2018. This update reflects the changes in UK data protection legislation under the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).
Sarah shares her inspiring story
Published on Thursday 24 May 2018 at 12:27 pm
It is no understatement to say that Sarah Subhani has turned her life around – from substance misuse to award winner.
Filed under: Change Grow Live | One Voice | Sarah Subhani
Blackburn and Darwen remembers the victims of the Manchester bombing
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 4:57 pm
People came together today to remember the 22 victims who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing.
Filed under: Manchester Arnena | Manchester attack | minute's silence
Council donates Rovers promotion banner to Rovers superfan ‘Birdy’
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 12:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has donated a Blackburn Rovers promotion banner to Rovers superfan ‘Birdy’.
Fostering fortnight scores lots of hits
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 11:41 am
Thousands of people have watched a video featuring Blackburn Rovers star Elliott Bennett to promote fostering.
Arrive early for the minute silences tomorrow
Published on Monday 21 May 2018 at 12:13 pm
People attending the short civic ceremonies outside both Blackburn and Darwen town halls on the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack tomorrow (Tuesday, May 22) are being advised to arrive early.
Joint taxi safety operation
Published on Monday 21 May 2018 at 11:06 am
A joint operation by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Lancashire Police found six taxis operating to have faults.
Filed under: Cllr Jim Smith | Lancashire Police | Taxi
New Mayor confirmed for Blackburn with Darwen Council
Published on Friday 18 May 2018 at 12:33 pm
The Council has welcomed a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Councillor Pat McFall will serve as the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council for the Civic Year 2018/19, with Councillor Jim Shorrock as Deputy Mayor.
Filed under: Councillor | Jim Shorrock | mayor | Mayor Making | Pat McFall
New bungalows meet housing needs in Darwen
Published on Friday 18 May 2018 at 10:01 am
New bungalows in Shorey Bank, Darwen are helping to meet local housing needs. That was the message from residents who welcomed visitors to their new homes from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Together Housing and regeneration specialist ENGIE, the three partners behind the development.