Community heroes celebrated at One Voice Annual Dinner
Published on Thursday 28 February 2019 at 11:29 am
Volunteers and community heroes from across Blackburn were honoured at the annual 1V Community Champion Awards.
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Funding Insight update 27.02.19
Published on Wednesday 27 February 2019 at 1:56 pm
Council tax increase will still mean residents in Blackburn with Darwen pay less than most other Lancashire areas
Published on Wednesday 27 February 2019 at 11:48 am
Council Tax in Blackburn and Darwen will remain the second lowest in Lancashire despite proposals to raise it in the coming year while vital services remain under pressure.
Winning posters brighten up construction in Darwen Market Square
Published on Wednesday 27 February 2019 at 11:32 am
Children at Avondale Primary School have put their artistic talents to good use to help create a colourful display in Darwen Market Square.
Filed under: Avondale Primary School | Councillor | Darwen Market Square | Eric Wright | Jane Oates
One Voice celebrates Aviva funding
Published on Tuesday 26 February 2019 at 2:59 pm
A local community group has been awarded a grant to increase the awareness of dementia.
The funds awarded to One Voice’s Remember the Times Project from the Aviva Community Fund will be used to create an extra 1,000 Dementia Friends in the Blackburn with Darwen area by the end of 2019.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | dementia friends | One Voice
Blackburn mosques open their doors for Visit My Mosque day
Published on Tuesday 26 February 2019 at 12:16 pm
People are invited to see inside three Blackburn mosques for the annual Visit My Mosque day, which this year takes place on Sunday 3 March.
Filed under: Integration | social integration
Rock on this summer at Witton Park festival
Published on Tuesday 26 February 2019 at 11:57 am
Restricted Rocks Tribute Festival is the unmissable family event of the summer – be part of it at Witton Country Park this June.
Filed under: Restricted Rocks Festival | Witton Park
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s response to the recent ONS homelessness data
Published on Tuesday 26 February 2019 at 11:30 am
Sayyed Osman, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Director of Adults and Prevention, said:
The ONS has used a wider definition of homelessness to include people living in temporary accommodation such as communal establishments or hostel accommodation.
Local elections: candidates and agents meeting 18.03.19
Published on Friday 22 February 2019 at 4:59 pm
There will be an information meeting for all prospective candidates and agents who wish to attend on March 18 2019 at Blackburn Town Hall Council Chamber at 16:00.Stay flood aware
Published on Thursday 21 February 2019 at 9:49 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging residents to stay flood aware.
A new website called The Flood Hub has been launched to provide local flood advice and information to help householders, businesses, communities and landowners across the North West become more flood resilient.
Funding Insight update 20.02.19
Published on Wednesday 20 February 2019 at 10:40 am
Featuring: Involving people in health research and innovation, European democracy action grants, Funding to help disabled candidates stand for elected office, Research small grants programme for hospices.
Difficult decisions as budget is set for 2019/20
Published on Tuesday 19 February 2019 at 4:30 pm
Council Tax in Blackburn and Darwen will be recommended to remain the second lowest in Lancashire despite proposals to raise it in the coming year while vital services remain under pressure.
Filed under: Andy Kay | council tax | Councillor | Finance Council
Link road work underway in town centre
Published on Tuesday 19 February 2019 at 11:24 am
Work has started to open up traffic around Northgate in Blackburn town centre.
This phase of the Department for Transport and Council funded project will see Northgate opened up to through traffic, following previous consultations with residents and businesses over how the Town Centre functions for drivers and pedestrians.
Filed under: Blakey Moor Townscape Heritage Project | Councillor | Northgate | Phil Riley | Victoria Street
New Youth MP elected
Published on Thursday 14 February 2019 at 4:01 pm
A new Youth MP has been chosen by young people across Blackburn and Darwen.
Youngsters voted in their thousands this week and elected Uday Akram as their new Youth MP.
Filed under: Andy Kay | Councillor | elections | Youth MP
Council supports Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
Published on Thursday 14 February 2019 at 1:54 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is joining forces with local and national organisations to support Fuel Poverty Awareness Day taking place tomorrow (Friday 15 February).
Filed under: Brian Taylor | fuel poverty
New family homes plan for Blackburn
Published on Thursday 14 February 2019 at 1:42 pm
A developer has been approved to build 30 new family homes in Feniscliffe.
Applethwaite Homes have been recommended as preferred bidder to the Council’s Executive Board, to purchase the land from the Council and build 30 new family homes in Feniscliffe, West Blackburn.
Filed under: Applethwaites | Councillor | Feniscliffe | new homes | Phil Riley | Witton Park
Creatives Corner
Published on Thursday 14 February 2019 at 12:03 pm
Northern Heart Films are inviting all those creative to their fourth Creatives Corner event taking place at the Bureau in Blackburn this Sunday (17 February) from 6 – 9pm.
Filed under: Creatives Corner | Darwen
Discovering the Samaritans
Published on Thursday 14 February 2019 at 10:21 am
Blackburn Library are holding a free afternoon talk about the Samaritans charity, discovering more about the organisation which has helped untold numbers over the years.
Filed under: Blackburn Library
‘Dreams of Diamonds’ book donated to Blackburn Library
Published on Wednesday 13 February 2019 at 3:03 pm
An event is being held to mark the donation of a unique, limited edition book to Blackburn Library.
Funding Insight update 13.02.19
Published on Wednesday 13 February 2019 at 9:16 am
Featuring: Smart sustainable plastic packaging challenge, New funding for innovative projects to beat plastic pollution, Grants to protect biodiversity and ecosystems
Council leader welcomes hospitals trust’s “good” rating
Published on Tuesday 12 February 2019 at 3:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Leader has praised East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust after it was rated good with areas of outstanding in its latest inspection.
Free February holiday fun
Published on Friday 8 February 2019 at 1:48 pm
Let’s Make at Blackburn and Darwen Markets
Calling all parents, grandparents, childminders and carers: free holiday activities are back at Blackburn and Darwen Markets.
Peregrine Falcon to land in Darwen Market
Published on Thursday 7 February 2019 at 4:26 pm
The £1.5m transformation of Darwen’s Market Square is set to be unveiled this spring.
At the centre will be a majestic Peregrine Falcon made of woven copper and sculpted by renowned artist, Liam Hopkins.
Time to talk about mental health
Published on Wednesday 6 February 2019 at 3:22 pm
Thursday 7th February is Time to Talk Day – a day when everyone is encouraged to have a conversation about mental health.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | mental health | time to change | time to talk day
Council attends conference on adverse childhood experiences
Published on Wednesday 6 February 2019 at 2:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council was one of over 200 delegates welcomed to Blackpool’s Winter Gardens last week to learn more about policy and innovative approaches for dealing with the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma.
Filed under: ACEs | Brian Taylor | public health
Help is on hand to keep your home warm this winter
Published on Wednesday 6 February 2019 at 9:51 am
When temperatures drop at this time of year, many people find it hard to keep themselves warm at home.
Cycle into half term with fun holiday activities
Published on Monday 4 February 2019 at 3:04 pm
During the February half term the re:fresh team will be offering free family fun at the Cycle Centre in Witton Park from 11am – 4pm.
Filed under: Cycle Centre | half term | Witton Park
Museum’s new film tells story of contemporary Blackburn life
Published on Monday 4 February 2019 at 9:48 am
A new film capturing the friendly face of Blackburn is being screened in the town’s museum.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Museum | Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | film
Don’t miss your chance to win an iPad
Published on Friday 1 February 2019 at 4:33 pm
Residents are being given the chance to win a brand new iPad if they switch to online Council Tax services.
Council welcomes transport plan for the north
Published on Friday 1 February 2019 at 10:55 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed proposals for the North’s transport infrastructure for the next 30 years.
Leader praises borough’s litter pickers
Published on Friday 1 February 2019 at 10:35 am
This week, it was announced Keep Blackburn Tidy will be this year’s recipient of the Council Leader Award created by community group One Voice Blackburn.