Funding Insight Newsletter 25.12.19
Published on Monday 23 December 2019 at 12:22 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Monday 23 December 2019 at 12:22 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Monday 23 December 2019 at 11:22 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is continuing its crackdown on people dumping rubbish in the borough.
The Council secured half a dozen prosecutions in December for offences ranging from dumping rubbish in back yards to traders leaving waste on land around the towns.
Filed under: Councillor | environment | fines | Jim Smith | Waste prosecutions
Published on Friday 20 December 2019 at 9:59 am
Outside works are well underway at the new Reel Cinema in Blackburn town centre.
Outside works are nearly complete on the building, which will be a new eight-screen independent cinema for cinema operator Reel on the former Waves Leisure Centre Centre site in Blackburn town centre.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | cladding | Councillor | Northgate | Phil Riley | Reel Cinema
Published on Friday 20 December 2019 at 8:59 am
A local project that which aims to tackle social isolation with delicious meals has been awarded five stars during their Food Business Hygiene Inspection!
Published on Thursday 19 December 2019 at 3:05 pm
Father Christmas and his trusty elves have been learning to communicate in a form of sign language as part of a new initiative to make sure everybody can enjoy Christmas magic.
Published on Thursday 19 December 2019 at 10:16 am
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Wednesday 18 December 2019 at 11:44 am
Christmas is just a week away – don’t forget to sort your repeat prescriptions.
People who are on repeat medication such as those with long term health condition, for instance asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease, are being reminded not to leave it too late to get their repeat prescriptions.
Filed under: Christmas | GP | medications | New Year | Repeat Prescriptions
Published on Tuesday 17 December 2019 at 9:28 am
Accountancy firm PM&M have donated another mountain of gifts for underprivileged children in Blackburn with Darwen, which will be given out by Secret Santa Ltd.
Published on Monday 16 December 2019 at 9:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s public health team are urging people to stay at home if they are suffering from seasonal sickness or diarrhoea.
Filed under: Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Norovirus | Public Health England
Published on Friday 13 December 2019 at 10:41 am
Blackburn Market has welcomed more new traders in recent weeks to add to the fabulous food court offering.
Published on Wednesday 11 December 2019 at 1:24 pm
Make sure you know where your polling station is so you can vote in the General Election on Thursday, December 12th.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | General Election | polling stations
Published on Tuesday 10 December 2019 at 2:57 pm
The General Election is taking place on Thursday, December 12th. Here’s all you need to know.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | General Election | polling station
Published on Tuesday 10 December 2019 at 8:38 am
An Audley woman is planning a new football league to help refugees and asylum seekers integrate into local life having taken part in the Community Ambassador programme.
Filed under: Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Monday 9 December 2019 at 3:44 pm
There’s no need for anyone to be alone over Christmas thanks to kind-hearted community groups planning festive meals for isolated and vulnerable people, as well as local celebrations.
Filed under: Christmas | community | events | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Monday 9 December 2019 at 1:33 pm
A group of foster carers have been presented with special long service awards after dedicating more than 200 years to helping youngsters in the borough.
Filed under: foster care | Foster carers
Published on Monday 9 December 2019 at 11:57 am
Over the holiday period your local pharmacist can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints, without having to wait for a GP appointment or having to go to hospital.
Filed under: GP | Opening Times | pharmacy | self-care
Published on Wednesday 4 December 2019 at 4:07 pm
This Christmas is set to be a real cracker at Blackburn with Darwen’s markets!
As well as being able to tick off your Christmas shopping list at the many stalls, you’ll be able to get in to the festive spirit with a packed programme of events.
Published on Wednesday 4 December 2019 at 3:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Director of Public Health has expressed his delight at the news that Darwen Healthcare has scooped two prestigious awards.
Filed under: darwen healthcare | darwen pcn | Dominic Harrison
Published on Tuesday 3 December 2019 at 12:31 pm
Time is running out for people to apply for a proxy vote in the upcoming general election.
Filed under: deadline | General Election | proxy vote
Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 3:16 pm
Step in to Christmas with this cracker of an events guide for Christmas in Blackburn with Darwen!
Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 2:35 pm
The annual Youth Takeover Challenge helped shine a spotlight on the issues that matter most to young people across Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: young people | Young Peoples Service | Youth MP | Youth Takeover
Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 2:19 pm
What is a proxy vote how do you apply for one? Here’s all the information for you.
Filed under: General Election | proxy vote | voting
Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 10:35 am
Interested in learning more about working in Blackburn with Darwen in our social care teams?
We are holding a recruitment open day at our modern Duke Street offices on Saturday, December 7 from 10am-4pm.
Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 10:08 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is joining forces with local and national organisations to support Fuel Poverty Awareness Day taking place today, Friday November 29.
Filed under: Care Network | CHiL | fuel poverty
Published on Wednesday 27 November 2019 at 9:55 am
Members of the public will be able to get a glimpse of the Samaritans’ upgraded local facilities following the completion of a £141k renovation project, taking place during its 50th year of providing emotional support.
Filed under: Open Day | samaritans | wolfson foundation
Published on Wednesday 27 November 2019 at 9:07 am
Pupils from two local primary schools got some inspiration to write spooky stories during a day spent together at Turton Tower.
Filed under: children | Integration | Our Community Our Future | Schools and Education | Schools Linking | social integration
Published on Tuesday 26 November 2019 at 1:50 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Tuesday 26 November 2019 at 11:10 am
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Filed under: Blackburn Leisure Centre | Darwen Leisure Centre | Invisible disabilities
Published on Monday 25 November 2019 at 3:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging residents to stay flood aware as winter approaches.
A page on the Council’s new website provides information on flooding emergencies including different types of flood warnings, what to do to prepare yourself and your family from floods and what to do when flooding happens.
Filed under: flood aware | flood hub | flood re
Published on Monday 25 November 2019 at 2:21 pm
A new section has been added to the site to keep you up-to-date with everything you need to know to get you prepared for winter.
Published on Monday 25 November 2019 at 9:28 am
There are just two days left to register to vote in December’s Parliamentary election.
Voters who want to have their say in the election to take place on Thursday, December 12th have just a short time left to have their say.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | General Election | Parliamentary Election | Register to vote
Published on Friday 22 November 2019 at 4:38 pm
A multi-agency meeting was held last night to address concerns around attacks on taxis.
Several incidents over recent weeks have seen taxis and other vehicles damaged in areas of Blackburn by youths throwing stones and rocks at vehicles.
Published on Friday 22 November 2019 at 12:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is delighted to announce the latest tenant to its flagship town centre offices, One Cathedral Square.
Filed under: AWH solicitors | One Cathedral Square
Published on Wednesday 20 November 2019 at 2:43 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Wednesday 20 November 2019 at 10:45 am
A Darwen housing scheme designed to support people over 50 with care needs has won a building industry award.
Filed under: care | Darwen | Housing | older people | Riverside Heights | support
Published on Tuesday 19 November 2019 at 1:45 pm
Don’t worry if you can’t get to the polling station to vote in December’s general election – there is still time to apply for a postal vote.
Filed under: deadline | General Election | postal vote | voting
Published on Monday 18 November 2019 at 9:06 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council have been awarded the Epilepsy Action Employer award.
The Employer Award celebrates the Council’s efforts in creating an epilepsy friendly workplace to support those who live with the condition.
Published on Friday 15 November 2019 at 2:13 pm
Half a dozen people have been fined and named and shamed for dumping rubbish in Blackburn.
Filed under: environment | prosecutions | rubbish
Published on Wednesday 13 November 2019 at 6:20 pm
It’s set to be an emotional BBC Children in Need DIY SOS special tonight at 8pm featuring the Nightsafe project to transform the old St Silas church hall into accommodation for homeless young people in our borough and beyond.
Published on Wednesday 13 November 2019 at 4:03 pm
Free online counselling and mental health support for children and young people is now available to access in Blackburn with Darwen’s libraries.
Filed under: Kooth | Libraries | mental health support | online counselling | peer-to-peer
Published on Wednesday 13 November 2019 at 10:51 am
Blackburn Library and Care Network Hub will be hosting a free health and wellbeing event on Wednesday, November 20.
Filed under: Blackburn Library | Care Network Hub | health | self-care | self-care week
Published on Wednesday 13 November 2019 at 10:04 am
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Tuesday 12 November 2019 at 1:53 pm
A Blackburn with Darwen library has now officially changed its name with the help of some very creative students.
Published on Tuesday 12 November 2019 at 1:09 pm
People from all over the borough came together over Remembrance weekend to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in wars.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn Town Hall | Bold Venture Park | Councillor | Darwen Town Hall | Jim Shorrock | Remembrance 2019 | Remembrance Sunday
Published on Monday 11 November 2019 at 5:02 pm
Three new shows have gone on sale at Darwen Library Theatre.
Kinky Boots The Musical, filmed live at London’s Adelphi Theatre, is strutting onto the big screen!
Filed under: Darwen Library Theatre
Published on Monday 11 November 2019 at 10:44 am
An annual awareness event that promotes the benefit of self-care, will take place on November 18-24.
Filed under: Mustafa Desai | self-care | self-care week
Published on Friday 8 November 2019 at 5:35 pm
The 2019 Blackburn Christmas lights switch on will herald the start of a packed programme of festive events throughout the town centre.
Published on Friday 8 November 2019 at 4:40 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen is set to join charity supporters and brave the cold for this year’s Nightsafe sleep out.
Published on Friday 8 November 2019 at 3:44 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has applied for £250,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to repair and restore Darwen Tower.
Published on Friday 8 November 2019 at 11:55 am
The search begins to find businesses and organisations to sponsor the awards that celebrate the boroughs unsung heroes.