Published on Friday 29 May 2020 at 3:01 pm
Many businesses will be re-opening in June following closures introduced to help control the spread of coronavirus.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | legionella | LRF
Published on Thursday 28 May 2020 at 1:17 pm
Shops and retail have been told they can open their doors again from next month following closures due to the coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: business | coronavirus | Councillor | Phil Riley | re-opening
Published on Thursday 28 May 2020 at 9:19 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
Published on Wednesday 27 May 2020 at 4:11 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Wednesday 27 May 2020 at 3:20 pm
An additional funding support will be available from early June to help businesses with recovery from the coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: business | coronavirus | Councillor | discretionary fund | fund | Government | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 27 May 2020 at 2:18 pm
Lancashire Fire and Rescue are currently dealing with a large outdoor fire off Stoney Bank Road, Belmont.
Published on Wednesday 27 May 2020 at 1:28 pm
Ambitious plans to transform the historic Blakey Moor Terrace in Blackburn town centre are finally set to get the go-ahead.
Filed under: Blakey Moor | Councillor | National Lottery Heritage Fund | Phil Riley | Townscape Heritage Project
Published on Wednesday 27 May 2020 at 12:53 pm
As his journey comes to an end, have a read of our interview with Mayor Councillor Jim Shorrock on the year that has gone by.
Published on Tuesday 26 May 2020 at 8:25 am
The Council’s Help Hub team is working closely with partners and local supermarkets to ensure no one goes hungry when its temporary food warehouse closes at the end of June.
Filed under: BwD Help Hub | community | coronavirus | COVID-19
Published on Friday 22 May 2020 at 3:26 pm
People of all faiths have joined together to share a message of love and understanding as Eid-ul-Fitr approaches.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum | coronavirus | COVID-19 | Eid | Ramadan
Published on Friday 22 May 2020 at 2:01 pm
A new partnership that provides free meals to local people in need is seeking support from local businesses to keep it running.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | COVID-19
Published on Thursday 21 May 2020 at 3:05 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Thursday 21 May 2020 at 12:45 pm
Councillor Mohammed Khan, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, has shared a message of hope ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Published on Thursday 21 May 2020 at 12:22 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a call for people to ‘Quit for COVID’Filed under: COVID-19 | Damian Talbot | Stop Smoking
Published on Thursday 21 May 2020 at 9:25 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
Published on Tuesday 19 May 2020 at 3:47 pm
A painting competition with a difference will be coming to Blackburn on Saturday 30 May.
Due to the Coronavirus, the Paint the Town event – usually an open air one-day art event capturing Blackburn town centre and its people – has been given a social distancing makeover.
Published on Tuesday 19 May 2020 at 11:06 am
Plans for schools in the borough to extend their opening are being planned for June 8, 2020 to ensure a safe return.
Published on Monday 18 May 2020 at 5:31 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has announced that there will be limited vehicle access to Pleasington cemetery between 8.30am and 12noon on Eid-ul-Fitr, which is expected to fall on Saturday 23, Sunday 24 or Monday 25 May.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Eid | Pleasington Cemetery
Published on Monday 18 May 2020 at 9:14 am
Over the past month we’ve been coming together apart to support mental health during the coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: coronavirus | mental health
Published on Friday 15 May 2020 at 8:46 am
A group of local voluntary and community organisations is working together to help people access food and keep their families fed during the Coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | COVID-19 | partnership
Published on Thursday 14 May 2020 at 5:36 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Thursday 14 May 2020 at 10:58 am
A film created to warn young people of image-sharing dangers is being shared to help educators and parents open up conversations about the issue during the Covid-19 crisis.
Published on Thursday 14 May 2020 at 9:27 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph: ‘We’ll have to learn to live with coronavirus’.
Published on Wednesday 13 May 2020 at 10:26 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council will be reopening its recycling centres on Monday 18 May, after they had to be closed in March due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Published on Wednesday 13 May 2020 at 10:19 am
Residents from across Blackburn with Darwen can now use the new household waste recycling centre (HWRC) booking system.
Published on Wednesday 13 May 2020 at 10:02 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is set to reopen its household waste recycling centres on Monday 18th May – here’s all your questions answered!
Published on Tuesday 12 May 2020 at 5:11 pm
A new Q&A session is being held to give advise to businesses in response to new Government guidance.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn with Darwen Council | business advice | Government guidance | Q&A | The Hive
Published on Tuesday 12 May 2020 at 1:32 pm
The Government has announced that certain business and workplaces are now able to open from Wednesday, May 13th.
Filed under: business | Government guidelines | public protection | re-opening | safety
Published on Monday 11 May 2020 at 6:35 pm
We have all sacrificed a lot and as civic leaders we want to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped us respond to this terrible virus – by staying at home, by staying safe, by volunteering to help and by keeping an eye on vulnerable neighbours.
Filed under: Councillor Mohammed Khan | Denise Park | Professor Dominic Harrison
Published on Monday 11 May 2020 at 9:55 am
Every day nearly 55,000 foster families across the UK are giving 65,000 fostered children and young people a loving, secure and stable home, and this commitment from foster families is ongoing during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published on Monday 11 May 2020 at 9:44 am
While Muslim communities experience a Ramadan in lockdown, many local mosques are using technology to help their congregations stay connected online.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | COVID-19 | faith | Ramadan
Published on Thursday 7 May 2020 at 3:19 pm
Tonight as the nation prepares to clap for our carers again, we’re asking people to think especially about staff working in our adult social care teams.
Filed under: adult care | clap for carers | Mohammed Khan | Mustafa Desai
Published on Thursday 7 May 2020 at 2:58 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has recorded a video message to thank all the staff and Council partners involved in the BwD Help Hub.
Published on Thursday 7 May 2020 at 9:24 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph: ‘Is this how lockdown exit could happen in East Lancashire?’
Published on Wednesday 6 May 2020 at 4:33 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is set to reopen its household waste recycling centres.
The Council has today announced it will reopen the sites in Blackburn and Darwen on Monday, May 18th – operating seven days a week to help cope with demand.
Published on Wednesday 6 May 2020 at 2:49 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Published on Wednesday 6 May 2020 at 1:21 pm
A new review focussing on COVID-19 has found a markedly higher risk of death and vulnerability among Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups.
Filed under: BAME | coronavirus | dominic harriso
Published on Wednesday 6 May 2020 at 10:18 am
The next online Q&A event for local businesses is taking place on Thursday, May 7th to give support during the coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre BID | Blackburn with Darwen Council | business support | Councillor | Hive | online sessions | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 5 May 2020 at 5:21 pm
Emergency fund helps thousands of people in need across Lancashire
A Lancashire emergency fund created to help people in need during the Covid-19 emergency has given out more than £760,000 across the county.
Published on Tuesday 5 May 2020 at 2:28 pm
Bring out the community spirit by weaving together some of your greatest work to decorate your street just in time for VE Day.
Published on Monday 4 May 2020 at 10:06 am
A wide range of partners have been working with the Council to support local residents through the Coronavirus pandemic – and the Council wants to say thank you.
Filed under: BwD Help Hub | community | community & faith sector | coronavirus | COVID-19
Published on Friday 1 May 2020 at 5:05 pm
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are invited to join a stay at home street party to mark 75 years since VE Day!
Published on Friday 1 May 2020 at 5:00 pm
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being invited to join in with a ‘stay at home street party’ to commemorate 75 years since VE Day.
Published on Friday 1 May 2020 at 12:56 pm
More than £32million has now been paid out to the borough’s businesses to support them through the coronavirus pandemic.
Filed under: business support | Councillor | Government grants | Growth and Development | Phil Riley
