Published on Friday 30 August 2019 at 9:31 am
A £40,000 investment has been secured to refurbish a community Multi-Use Games Area.
The play space, next to Greenfields Community Centre on Green Lane, in Mill Hill and Moorgate Ward, Blackburn, has been subject to vandalism in recent years.
Published on Thursday 29 August 2019 at 1:52 pm
Blackburn is set to host a new summer parade this weekend celebrating ‘Our Precious Planet.’
Throughout the summer holidays, volunteers have been taking part in a whole host of workshops organised by the same team behind the annual Festival of Light.
Filed under: Festival of Light
Published on Wednesday 28 August 2019 at 6:05 pm
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Published on Friday 23 August 2019 at 12:55 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has cut the ribbon on the world’s first Paw Patrol brick trail in ‘Brickburn.’
Published on Thursday 22 August 2019 at 2:49 pm
Students across the borough were celebrating their exam results today.
Overall GCSE results have improved in the borough for the third year running.
Filed under: Councillor | exam results | GCSE's | Maureen Bateson
Published on Thursday 22 August 2019 at 12:03 pm
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Published on Thursday 22 August 2019 at 9:01 am
There’s just over two weeks left for local groups to apply for funding for projects that will help to break down barriers between people from different backgrounds.
Filed under: community group | grants | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Wednesday 21 August 2019 at 4:30 pm
A group of young people who are taking part in the Youth Ambassador programme have begun to plan their next steps – planning two community events that will support young people at risk of getting involved in crime.
Filed under: Blackburn Youth Zone | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration | young people
Published on Monday 19 August 2019 at 1:55 pm
Two Blackburn community centres will now be able to offer hundreds of residents better access to the digital world thanks to a partnership between 6G Internet, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and CVS.
Published on Friday 16 August 2019 at 1:50 pm
Plans for a state-of-the-art energy recovery centre in Darwen have been given the green light by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Filed under: Blackburn and Darwen | Darwen | waste
Published on Thursday 15 August 2019 at 4:12 pm
Have you been enjoying the ‘Let’s Make’ sessions at Blackburn and Darwen Markets this summer?
If so, we’ve got great news for you!
Published on Thursday 15 August 2019 at 2:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has joined calls with other councils to demand the government deliver on commitments to boost spending on infrastructure in the North.
Published on Wednesday 14 August 2019 at 5:19 pm
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Published on Wednesday 14 August 2019 at 4:10 pm
Two longstanding empty properties that have been a blight on the community are to be brought back into use after Blackburn with Darwen Council took legal action.
Published on Wednesday 14 August 2019 at 3:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is to host its second annual public vigil outside Blackburn Town Hall to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10.
Filed under: Damian Talbot | suicide | world suicide prevention day
Published on Wednesday 14 August 2019 at 2:51 pm
When it comes to keeping the borough tidy, Blackburn with Darwen’s volunteers have bags of enthusiasm!
Published on Friday 9 August 2019 at 3:33 pm
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Published on Friday 9 August 2019 at 3:23 pm
A Blackburn man who offered a waste removal service on social media has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after pleading guilty to fly-tipping.
Published on Thursday 8 August 2019 at 10:38 am
An app that makes it easier for residents to interact with their GP is now available across Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Wednesday 7 August 2019 at 4:23 pm
Darwen’s impressive new Market Square is officially finished!
And, to celebrate, a new video documenting the creation of the iconic Weaver Bird – the statue which stands proudly as the centrepiece – has been released.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen Market Square
Published on Wednesday 7 August 2019 at 2:00 pm
Plans are well underway at Darwen Market for the forthcoming 1940’s Day celebrations.
The annual event is taking place on Saturday, 10 August 8:30am – 5pm, with entertainment provided 11am – 3pm.
Published on Wednesday 7 August 2019 at 10:04 am
Inspection highlights positive outlook for services supporting children and young people with special educational needs
Local leaders in Blackburn and Darwen are committed to improving the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
Published on Tuesday 6 August 2019 at 10:46 am
Teams of teenagers from across Blackburn and Darwen were faced with the ‘Dragons Den’ last week as part of a month long National Citizenship Service programme.
Published on Monday 5 August 2019 at 12:31 pm
Community Voices events are giving local people opportunities to share their views on living in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Monday 5 August 2019 at 11:19 am
Families are invited to an amazing world premiere event taking place in Blackburn town centre this month…
Blackburn is hosting the world’s first PAW Patrol brick trail, built and presented by BRICKLIVE.
Published on Friday 2 August 2019 at 3:40 pm
Got an idea for a project that will bring people in Blackburn with Darwen together?
A new grants fund is available for local groups and organisations that want to deliver projects to help make a stronger borough.
Filed under: grants | Integration | Neighbourhoods | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Thursday 1 August 2019 at 1:10 pm
Council Leader, Cllr Mohammed Khan was a visitor to the HARRI truck, the NHS’s health and wellbeing engagement vehicle this morning (Thursday, August 1.)
Published on Thursday 1 August 2019 at 1:09 pm
Young people from Blackburn who are helping to care for family members are to be featured in an ITV documentary with former Eastender’s star Ross Kemp.
Published on Thursday 1 August 2019 at 12:52 pm
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Published on Thursday 1 August 2019 at 10:13 am
World Breastfeeding Week gets underway this week with Witton Country Park hosting a special event on Saturday, August 3 as part of the celebrations.
Filed under: breastfeeding week | Witton Park
