Published on Friday 30 September 2022 at 3:10 pm
We all know Barbara Castle as an influential trailblazer for women everywhere.
As a town, Blackburn is hugely proud of its former MP.
Filed under: #BeMoreBarbara | Barbara Castle | Theatre
Published on Thursday 29 September 2022 at 3:11 pm
Stoptober is nearly here and now is the time to give stopping smoking a go.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing the annual stop smoking campaign, Stoptober, which starts on Saturday, October 1.
Filed under: Active Lancashire | cigarettes | Councillor | Damian Talbot | quitting | stoptober | wellbeing
Published on Thursday 29 September 2022 at 12:48 pm
The Director of Public Health annual report outlining the health and wellbeing of Blackburn with Darwen’s residents has been published.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Climate | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Director of Public Health | growth | pandemic | public health annual report
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2022 at 4:23 pm
A new campaign is being launched across Blackburn with Darwen to tackle dog fouling, reminding dog owners to pick up after their pooch.
Published on Tuesday 27 September 2022 at 6:57 pm
Dorothy Whipple was perhaps Blackburn’s greatest writer.
In fact, J.B. Priestley once described her as ‘the Jane Austen of the twentieth century.’
Published on Tuesday 27 September 2022 at 2:58 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has set out his £1bn vision for the future of the borough.
Published on Friday 23 September 2022 at 6:16 pm
The 2022 Blackburn is Hiring event took place at King George’s Hall on the 21st of September.
Filed under: careers advice | Careers and jobs | Careers Fair | Schools and Education
Published on Friday 23 September 2022 at 2:09 pm
A Blackburn car dealer has been convicted of breaching a noise abatement notice and fined a total of £8500.
Published on Friday 23 September 2022 at 11:17 am
Residents and Council staff have come together to transform a back alley in the Blackburn Infirmary area, making it a safe and friendly space for local residents to enjoy.
Published on Thursday 22 September 2022 at 4:12 pm
A new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination centre is being hosted at Blackburn bus station as the autumn booster programme gets underway.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Covid-19 vaccination programme | vaccination
Published on Thursday 22 September 2022 at 12:18 pm
A new campaign is launching this month to help improve heart health in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Healthy Hearts | NHS health check | public health | Wellbeing Service
Published on Wednesday 21 September 2022 at 10:39 am
More than 30 residents from across Blackburn with Darwen have been chosen to form a brand new People’s Jury on climate change.
Published on Tuesday 20 September 2022 at 12:34 pm
Residents and business people, councillors, former councillors, Council staff past and present, and local partners have been sharing their memories of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Filed under: Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Monday 19 September 2022 at 10:54 am
As the world prepares to say a final goodbye to Her Majesty the Queen, our borough’s people were part of a historical moment yesterday, gathered to attend a special service of thanksgiving at Blackburn Cathedral.
Published on Saturday 17 September 2022 at 11:05 am
We have been very fortunate in Blackburn to have Her Majesty The Queen, visit many times.
Filed under: Queen | Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Saturday 17 September 2022 at 9:18 am
King George’s Hall and Blackburn Town Hall will be lit purple on Sunday evening as a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen.
Published on Thursday 15 September 2022 at 12:10 pm
A service of thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Sunday the 18th of September at Blackburn Cathedral.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Queen
Published on Wednesday 14 September 2022 at 2:46 pm
On Monday 19 September, the day of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be some changes to our usual services as staff observe the bank holiday to pay their respects to our late Queen.
Filed under: Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Friday 9 September 2022 at 4:22 pm
Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be national and local proclamations to mark the accession of the new monarch, King Charles III.
Filed under: Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Friday 9 September 2022 at 2:02 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has been mourning the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II since she passed away on Thursday 8 September.
Published on Friday 9 September 2022 at 11:30 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has led the tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by signing the borough’s book of condolence.
Filed under: book of condolence | Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Thursday 8 September 2022 at 7:25 pm
Following the announcement by Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty the Queen, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has released the following statements.
Filed under: Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Monday 5 September 2022 at 12:33 pm
Residents are being asked to have their say on Blackburn with Darwen Council’s proposed crackdown on new HMOs.
Published on Friday 2 September 2022 at 5:24 pm
36 residents have been ordered to pay a combined total of £23,832 in court fines and charges due to unacceptable waste offences in Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Friday 2 September 2022 at 12:10 pm
Blackburn’s COVID-19 vaccination centre is set to move to new premises in readiness for the autumn booster programme.
Published on Thursday 1 September 2022 at 5:20 pm
Serious budget challenges will mean more difficult decisions for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
The Council is updating members of its Executive Board on the latest revenue and capital budget monitoring position at the end of Quarter 1, 2022/23 next week (Thursday, September 8).
Filed under: budget | budget challenges
Published on Thursday 1 September 2022 at 4:18 pm
A Darwen playground is set to benefit from a £100,000 transformation.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced that the playground at Blacksnape Playing Fields will undergo a full renovation.
Published on Thursday 1 September 2022 at 11:39 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, in partnership with the Pennine Community Safety Partnership, have been successful in their bid to the Government for Safer Streets funding.
