Published on Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 2:33 pm
Free holiday club places are being offered to children who qualify for free school meals during the school holidays.
Filed under: Easter | Free holiday club places | free school meals | Sayyed Osman | support
Published on Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 1:35 pm
Organisations with projects to help Blackburn with Darwen thrive are being urged to submit their proposals to make use of a new funding initiative.
Filed under: business | community | funding | initiative | Martin Kelly
Published on Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 11:20 am
Happy Easter message from the Council’s Chief Executive Denise Park and Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health Dominic Harrison:
We want to wish everyone in the borough a Happy Easter as we face another festivity under certain restrictions.
Filed under: celebrate | Denise Park | Dominic Harrison | Easter | restrictions | Roadmap | stay sfae
Published on Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 9:07 am
Support is still on offer for families who need help with bills and repairs during the pandemic.
Filed under: Covid Winter Grant | deadline extended | families | support
Published on Tuesday 30 March 2021 at 5:44 pm
With Easter half term upon us and lockdown restrictions easing allowing social gatherings outdoors, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is preparing for the possibilities of wildfires.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Easter | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service | moorland | Sayyed Osman | Wildfires
Published on Tuesday 30 March 2021 at 9:21 am
This year we are recruiting up to 20 new apprentices as part of the Council’s rewarding apprenticeship programme.
Published on Monday 29 March 2021 at 4:25 pm
With Easter, Ramadan and Eid all coming up, the three Directors of Public Health in Lancashire have issued safety advice for faith communities.
Published on Friday 26 March 2021 at 4:18 pm
The ‘rule of six’ is set to return in public outdoor spaces on 29 March – but council bosses are warning that this does not mean the end of the restrictions.
Published on Friday 26 March 2021 at 3:47 pm
The substance which caused mystery smells across central Blackburn earlier this week has been identified as petrol.
Published on Thursday 25 March 2021 at 5:47 pm
All-fired up: New steak team plan big changes to town centre restaurant
Renowned restaurant chain The Firepit Restaurant & Cocktail Bar have announced exciting plans to take over a key Blackburn Town Centre venue, creating up to 30 new jobs.
Published on Thursday 25 March 2021 at 5:07 pm
A new Blackburn housing development will pay tribute to the legendary people who led to the founding of the NHS by naming its streets after them.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor | honour | McDermott Homes | NHS founders | Phil Riley | Ramsgreave Drive | street names
Published on Thursday 25 March 2021 at 11:49 am
Blackburn’s Townscape Heritage Project celebrates another step forward this week as the construction contract to deliver the restoration of Blakey Moor Terrace is approved to go out to tender.
Published on Thursday 25 March 2021 at 11:13 am
The first scheme of modular build homes, located on Alaska Street, have been developed by the Council in partnership with Places for People.
Published on Thursday 25 March 2021 at 10:42 am
If you are leaving school this year and are interested in gaining a professional sports qualification combined with practical and hands-on paid work experience – then look no further.
Published on Wednesday 24 March 2021 at 6:41 pm
Engineers say they are close to locating the source of a substance that got into sewers in the centre of Blackburn and led to smell complaints.
Published on Wednesday 24 March 2021 at 4:52 pm
A masterplan for the makeover of one of Lancashire’s most historic parks has been unveiled.
Whitehall Park in Darwen is set to receive a transformation after Whitehall Park Supporters Group commissioned Newground Landscape Services to redesign the 16-acre Grade II listed site.
Published on Wednesday 24 March 2021 at 10:47 am
Extensive work to repair and restore the borough’s landmark Darwen Tower is expected to begin next month.
Published on Tuesday 23 March 2021 at 3:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s social integration work has been included in a national policy paper on community cohesion, as a good example of bringing people from different backgrounds together.
Filed under: community cohesion | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Tuesday 23 March 2021 at 2:56 pm
The Redeemer CE Primary School is looking for new Foundation Governors – and they need the skills and experience of people from our community.
Filed under: Foundation Governors | Governors | The Redeemer CE Primary School
Published on Monday 22 March 2021 at 6:43 pm
Today we have written a full response to the issues raised in the letter about public protection activity with regards to mosques.
Filed under: Councillor Mohammed Khan | Denise Park | public protection
Published on Monday 22 March 2021 at 9:53 am
Embattled by over a year living in the shadow of Covid-19, Blackburn and Darwen will make bold statements of hope, love and inspiration in metre-high letters this spring, with members of the public, living in or linked to Lancashire, called upon to express themselves in words.
Published on Saturday 20 March 2021 at 10:07 am
King George’s Hall has joined more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple to celebrate the upcoming census and its importance to communities.
Published on Friday 19 March 2021 at 4:13 pm
The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) and Arts Council England, Historic England and Natural England, NHS England and Improvement, Sport England, the Money and Pensions Service and NHS Charities Together, as part of the Thriving Communities Programme, will fund 37 community projects up to £50,000 each to further advance social prescribing and support communities as they recover from COVID-19.
Published on Friday 19 March 2021 at 4:01 pm
A new community water sports facility for young people in Blackburn with Darwen has been given approval in principle for a long lease on Council owned land at Fishmoor Reservoir.
Published on Friday 19 March 2021 at 3:53 pm
A special commemoration and a minute’s silence will be held by Blackburn with Darwen Council to mark a National Day of Reflection – remembering those who have sadly lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic and to support everyone who has lost a loved one.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Chief Executive | Councillor | covid | Day of Reflection | Denise Park | minute's silence | Mohammed Khan | one year on | pandemic
Published on Friday 19 March 2021 at 2:45 pm
New network of Running Mayors appointed to champion running as an antidote to some of our most pressing challenges
A new network of Running Mayors from all across the UK — and beyond — are announced today having been appointed by Runner’s World and the RunSome campaign.
Published on Friday 19 March 2021 at 12:49 pm
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen will now be able to access the household waste recycling centres without having to book a slot, effective from Thursday 1 April.
Published on Friday 19 March 2021 at 10:57 am
Take A Hike, a local wellbeing walking group set up last year by Blackburn with Darwen’s Councillor Mustafa Desai to support residents to stay active safely during lockdown restrictions, has won a national award.
Published on Thursday 18 March 2021 at 4:02 pm
As the country gears up for the next wave of lockdown recovery, Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses are warning people not to get complacent.
Filed under: Councillor | covid | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Government | Mohammed Khan | Roadmap
Published on Thursday 18 March 2021 at 11:56 am
The government has updated its advice to Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) people who have been shielding.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Shielding
Published on Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 4:26 pm
A new innovative sexual health service is due to be launched in Blackburn with Darwen on April 1st.
Filed under: brook | Damian Talbot | innovative | sexual health | SH:24
Published on Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 10:54 am
A Blackburn business is encouraging other companies to sign up to lateral flow testing to help keep their workforce safe.
Filed under: apeks | business | councillor khan | covid | SMART testing
Published on Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 10:15 am
A Blackburn baker is looking forward to the wedding season returning later this year so she can meet her brides and grooms once more.
Filed under: business | coronavirus | COVID-19 | Picture This | Weddings
Published on Tuesday 16 March 2021 at 12:29 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is asking residents for their thoughts on rubbish and recycling.
Residents are being asked to share their views in a quick, online survey.
Published on Monday 15 March 2021 at 2:09 pm
Do you love to cook? Are you a novice cook, but want to learn? Do you love the idea of shopping locally for food, but find it hard to fit in?
Published on Monday 15 March 2021 at 2:03 pm
Eleven year old, Ryleigh Perry has been announced, by Darwen School of Music as the winner of The Voice of Darwen 2021.
Published on Friday 12 March 2021 at 12:10 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is working with hospitality venues to make sure their workplaces are Covid-secure ahead of reopening.
Published on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 1:03 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have secured £2.25m of funding – which is expected to help them save 290 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.
Published on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 9:23 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing national No Smoking Day, taking place today (Wednesday, March 10.)
Filed under: Brian Taylor | no smoking | no smoking day
Published on Tuesday 9 March 2021 at 5:20 pm
You can now book appointments at three different Census Support Centres, located at Blackburn Library, Darwen Library and Audley & Queens Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre.
Published on Monday 8 March 2021 at 6:56 pm
Police have given out 26 Covid tickets after breaking up a poker party at a business premises in Blackburn.
Published on Monday 8 March 2021 at 1:24 pm
A Blackburn student is looking forward to enjoying the university lifestyle again once it is safe to do so.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid | education | Picture This | young people
Published on Friday 5 March 2021 at 4:53 pm
As International Women’s Day approaches, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are encouraging all residents to strike the #ChooseToChallenge pose, showing commitment to building a more gender-equal world – with the chance to win a free afternoon tea from Dolly’s Tearoom!
Published on Friday 5 March 2021 at 3:49 pm
The World Photography Organisation has revealed the shortlisted photographers in the Professional competition for the Sony World Photography Awards 2021.
Published on Friday 5 March 2021 at 2:57 pm
The latest local history lesson from Blackburn Museum is now live on their YouTube channel. With the Museum currently closed due to the pandemic social distancing restrictions, the team have worked hard to bring the collections to life for history fans tuning in online.
Published on Friday 5 March 2021 at 11:28 am
It’s Virtual Science Week for Blackburn Museum and a chance for children across the borough to learn in classroom settings both at home and at school.
Published on Friday 5 March 2021 at 11:10 am
An army of volunteers are drawing on their life skills and ‘day jobs’ to help patients feel at ease while having their COVID-19 vaccination.
Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 5:35 pm
As more places of worship prepare to open for congregational prayers and services from 8 March, it’s important that everyone follows the basic advice around keeping safe.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus update | covid | COVID-19
Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 11:55 am
It’s easier than ever to find information about everyday walking and cycling in our borough, no matter what your ability, thanks to an mobile-friendly update for the BwD Connecting East Lancashire (CEL) website.
Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 9:53 am
Councillor Mohammed Khan has responded to the Government’s budget announcement.
He said:
I am underwhelmed by the Chancellor’s budget.
