Take part in new transport survey and win £200 voucher!
Published on Friday 28 August 2020 at 5:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is asking residents for their thoughts on the borough’s highways and transport services.
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Council continues to highlight plight of businesses which cannot open
Published on Friday 28 August 2020 at 5:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is lobbying government to allow businesses in the protection zone to reopen.
Filed under: business | Councillor | Government | Mohammed Khan | Phil Riley | reopen
No change expected to borough’s coronavirus rules
Published on Friday 28 August 2020 at 2:52 pm
No changes are expected to be made this week to Blackburn with Darwen’s coronavirus restrictions.
Parts of Blackburn were placed under tighter restrictions last week following discussions between the Government and Blackburn with Darwen Council, and this will be reviewed weekly.
Filed under: Blackburn | coronavirus | Councillor | Darwen | Mohammed Khan | no change | update
Schools ready to welcome back students in September
Published on Friday 28 August 2020 at 2:40 pm
Students across Blackburn and Darwen are getting ready to return to school.
Blackburn with Darwen’s schools and settings have remained open throughout the pandemic for identified children and children of key workers.
Filed under: Councillor | education | Julie Gunn | reopening | schools
Funding Insight Newsletter 28.08.20
Published on Friday 28 August 2020 at 2:32 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Blackburn College joins list of borough coronavirus testing sites
Published on Thursday 27 August 2020 at 4:29 pm
Everyone in Blackburn with Darwen is being encouraged to get tested, you don’t need to have symptoms of coronavirus.
Filed under: coronavirus testing | Mobile Testing Site | testing
Coronavirus scheme supports low-paid workers
Published on Thursday 27 August 2020 at 3:23 pm
Employed and self-employed residents on low income in Blackburn with Darwen who are self-isolating because of coronavirus may be able to claim up to £182, it has been announced.
Filed under: coronavirus | financial support
Council shuts down hairdressing shop over Covid-19 breaches
Published on Thursday 27 August 2020 at 2:42 pm
The Council’s Public Protection team has served notice of closure to Konain Hair Cutting on Whalley Range due to covid-19 social distancing failures.
Filed under: closure | coronavirus | Councillor | enforcement | Phil Riley | public protection
Council update on coronavirus testing booking system
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 6:23 pm
The Council has issued the following statement:
We’re aware of an issue with the national coronavirus testing booking processes which means people may not be able to book a test through the national system right now.
Filed under: booking system | coronavirus testing
Vandalised toilets removed from Darwen town centre
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 3:16 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been forced to remove five portable toilets from Darwen town centre after they were repeatedly vandalised by youths.
Coronavirus restrictions lifted in parts of the borough from today
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 10:59 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is pleased to confirm the current local coronavirus restrictions for businesses and residents in the South and West of Blackburn and in Darwen and rural areas have been lifted from today (Wednesday, August 26.)
Filed under: coronavirus | Darwen | Mohammed Khan | restrictions
Shielding guidance in Blackburn with Darwen remains in place in all wards until September 7th
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 10:26 am
Clinically extremely vulnerable patients in all of Blackburn with Darwen who are currently on the Shielded Patient List are advised to continue to stay at home until September 7th.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Shielding | update
Coronavirus: Quick and easy way to check which ward you live in
Published on Monday 24 August 2020 at 5:24 pm
New rules are now in place for residents living in eight wards in Blackburn with Darwen.
Businesses closed for breaching covid safety rules can re-open
Published on Monday 24 August 2020 at 3:10 pm
Two Blackburn businesses closed for breaching Covid-19 regulations can re-open from today.
Waheed’s Buffet and Banqueting Hall, in Randall Street, and Roberto’s Bar and Bistro, in Richmond Terrace, were both closed by officials last week on Monday, August 17th.
Your chance to have your say about the borough’s roads and transport services
Published on Monday 24 August 2020 at 11:17 am
Local people are being asked for their views on the borough’s highways and transport services; from the condition of the roads and footpaths, quality of cycling facilities and public transport.
Coronavirus: New targeted approach for Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Friday 21 August 2020 at 4:30 pm
A targeted approach to reducing the spread of Coronavirus in Blackburn with Darwen has been announced.
Funding Insight Newsletter 21.08.20
Published on Thursday 20 August 2020 at 5:47 pm
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Testing update in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Thursday 20 August 2020 at 1:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is doing more testing for Coronavirus than almost any other area in England but more local people are being asked to play their part and come forward.
Filed under: coronavirus | testing
This week’s coronavirus column
Published on Thursday 20 August 2020 at 9:32 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
Well done to all students collecting their GCSE results today
Published on Thursday 20 August 2020 at 9:11 am
Students will be receiving their GCSE results today across Blackburn with Darwen.
Individual schools and colleges have made their own arrangements on how the young people will receive their results following Covid safe guidelines.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | education | GCSE | Julie Gunn | results | schools
Council leader launches Covid-safe cab drive
Published on Wednesday 19 August 2020 at 4:20 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Davyfield Road depot has been a hive of activity as a fleet of ‘covid-safe’ cabs were prepped to roll out in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid safe cabs | COVID-19 | Mohammed Khan | testing
Shielding guidance in Blackburn with Darwen extended until September 7th
Published on Wednesday 19 August 2020 at 1:34 pm
Clinically extremely vulnerable patients in Blackburn with Darwen who are currently on the Shielded Patient List are advised to continue to stay at home until September 7th.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | NHS East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group | Shielding
We’ve had cards, letters and emails from people saying what we’ve been doing has been a lifesaver
Published on Tuesday 18 August 2020 at 2:20 pm
As part of the Council’s Worker Bee campaign, we’ve been sharing stories of staff working across different departments on adapting to their roles during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Businesses closed for breaching covid safety rules
Published on Tuesday 18 August 2020 at 1:28 pm
Two premises in Blackburn have been closed down by the Council’s Public Protection team after breaching Covid-19 restrictions.
Filed under: businesses | closed | Councillor | COVID-19 | Government | Phil Riley | public protection | restrictions
Multi-agency approach to enforcing Covid regulations
Published on Friday 14 August 2020 at 5:05 pm
A multi-agency enforcement approach will be taken to tackling non-compliance with Covid regulations in Blackburn with Darwen.
Council comments on Government announcement
Published on Friday 14 August 2020 at 2:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued the following statement in response to today’s Government announcement on the continuing local coronavirus restrictions.
Filed under: coronavirus | Government | restrictions
Funding Insight Newsletter 14.08.20
Published on Friday 14 August 2020 at 11:45 am
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Blackburn with Darwen marks VJ Day
Published on Friday 14 August 2020 at 9:30 am
Blackburn with Darwen is set to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory of Japan Day).
Have you arranged your child’s school transport for September 2020?
Published on Thursday 13 August 2020 at 5:19 pm
Following the recent Covid-19 pandemic, schools, operators and the authority are now operating a cashless payment system on all school buses.
Message from borough’s Education chiefs to young people receiving exam results: help and support is available
Published on Thursday 13 August 2020 at 1:51 pm
Well done to all students collecting their A-level results today and GCSE results next week.
Individual schools and colleges have made their own arrangements on how students receive their results following Covid safe guidelines.
Coronavirus testing available at Corporation Park again today
Published on Thursday 13 August 2020 at 10:01 am
Coronavirus testing is available at Corporation Park again today (August 13) to complement the other testing units available elsewhere in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: coronavirus | Corporation Park | testing
This week’s coronavirus column
Published on Thursday 13 August 2020 at 9:38 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
Deputy leader backs North’s plan to rebuild and transform the economy after COVID-19
Published on Wednesday 12 August 2020 at 10:33 am
The deputy leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed Transport for the North’s economic recovery plan and urged government to back the proposals which could see 20,000 jobs being created in the region.
Council leader urges for more help from government for local businesses
Published on Wednesday 12 August 2020 at 10:26 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is lobbying the government for more funding to help tackle the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Council call on testing continues in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Tuesday 11 August 2020 at 3:54 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is doing more testing for Coronavirus than almost any other area in England but it’s more important than ever that more local people come forward.
Filed under: coronavirus | testing
Weekend road closure in Darwen to promote social distancing at bars & restaurants
Published on Tuesday 11 August 2020 at 9:04 am
Town centre roads in Darwen will be closed at weekends to enable restaurants, bars and pubs to set up seating outside.
Filed under: business | coronavirus | COVID-19 | Darwen Town Centre | pubs | restaurants
Funding Insight Newsletter 07.08.20
Published on Monday 10 August 2020 at 2:33 pm
Funding Insight Newsletter 07.08.20
This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc.
Latest Governement announcement – no change for Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Friday 7 August 2020 at 5:56 pm
The latest Government announcement (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/restrictions-on-household-gatherings-to-continue-in-parts-of-the-north-west-and-west-yorkshire) today does not change anything in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: coronavirus | Governemnt | restrictions
Darwen Fire – road closures
Published on Friday 7 August 2020 at 4:54 pm
A large fire has broken out at Kay Street in Darwen leading to some road closures in the area.
Filed under: Darwen | fire | road closures
Couples can say I do… but wedding receptions in your home are illegal
Published on Friday 7 August 2020 at 10:42 am
Wedding ceremonies can now take place in Blackburn with Darwen but couples are advised not to hold receptions.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Police | receptions | Weddings
The Great Big Pan Challenge has a winner
Published on Friday 7 August 2020 at 9:29 am
A 13 year old budding chef is looking forward to cooking with celebrity chef Nigel Haworth after winning a local cooking competition with his tasty veggie dish.
Football matches given the red card
Published on Friday 7 August 2020 at 8:58 am
Footballers in Blackburn with Darwen have been advised not to arrange or play friendly games until further notice.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | football | Jo Siddle | John Bullas | Lancashire Football Association | Mohammed Khan | Police
You can adopt: call for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic adopters
Published on Thursday 6 August 2020 at 11:33 am
A report published by the government shows that the North West has more children awaiting adoptive families as there are adopters.
Filed under: adoption
This week’s coronavirus column
Published on Thursday 6 August 2020 at 9:56 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
It’s Blackburn Museum’s turn to host national art quiz
Published on Thursday 6 August 2020 at 9:53 am
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is now featured in the Guardian’s online Great British Art Quiz.
I’m all about giving back, and this felt like my little contribution
Published on Tuesday 4 August 2020 at 2:30 pm
As part of the Council’s Worker Bee campaign, staff working across different departments are sharing their stories on adapting their roles during the Coronavirus outbreak.
‘Covid-safe’ cab drive in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Tuesday 4 August 2020 at 1:05 pm
Taxis and private hire vehicles in Blackburn with Darwen are to be modified to provide extra protection for drivers and customers from coronavirus.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid | perspex | taxis
Council Leader asks local MPs to lobby government for discussions on Pennine Lancashire unitary authority
Published on Monday 3 August 2020 at 2:27 pm
The Council Leader is asking the two local MPs to lobby the Government and press for early discussions about a brand new Pennine Lancashire unitary.
New local contact tracing system launched
Published on Monday 3 August 2020 at 12:04 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Public Health England has launched a locally supported contact tracing system for the borough.