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.
Monthly Archives: December 2019
Warning to people dumping rubbish after new prosecutions
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
Cinema getting ready for its close up
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
Get your community curry fix
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!
Santa and his elves learn to sign in Blackburn
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.
Funding Insight Newsletter 19.12.19
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.
Don’t leave it too late to order your repeat prescriptions
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
Special Santa delivery for disadvantaged children
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.
Public Health warning over seasonal Norovirus
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
Festive food heaven at Blackburn Market
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.
Find your polling station
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
Get out and vote – here’s all you need to know!
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
Community Ambassador Saleha inspired to set up integration football league
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
Community pulls together to share food so no one needs to be alone this Christmas
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
Foster carers clock up 200 years of service in Blackburn with Darwen
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
Pharmacy opening times for Christmas and New Year
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
Festive cheer for Blackburn with Darwen’s markets
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.
Council congratulations for award-winning Darwen GP practice
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
Proxy vote deadline – Wednesday, December 4th
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