Published on Friday 30 December 2022 at 1:00 pm
A children’s social care recruitment event has been organised to bring extra support to young people’s services across Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Children’s Services | Director of Children's Services | Recruitment | TRACK Values
Published on Saturday 24 December 2022 at 12:02 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a special video message to share festive greetings and wish everyone in the borough the best possible Christmas.
Published on Saturday 24 December 2022 at 11:59 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a special video message to share festive greetings and wish everyone in the borough the best possible Christmas.
Published on Saturday 24 December 2022 at 9:56 am
A festive gesture by Liam Gallagher has been praised for giving a much needed boost to young people in Blackburn and Darwen who are being supported by a homeless charity.
Published on Friday 23 December 2022 at 2:04 pm
Care Leavers Christmas gifts are currently being distributed after generous donations from local businesses and partner agencies.
Filed under: care leavers | christmas care leavers | gifts for care leavers
Published on Thursday 22 December 2022 at 3:23 pm
Blackburn Rovers Football Club and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s joint initiative, The One Community Fund, has been offering support to families across the borough this Christmas.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers Community Trust | Christmas
Published on Thursday 22 December 2022 at 10:16 am
Following the tragic passing of a long-serving member of staff at Blackburn Leisure Centre last night, the venue will remain closed today (Thursday, December 22) as a mark of respect.
Published on Wednesday 21 December 2022 at 9:25 am
The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published the latest Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.
Filed under: finance settlement | Leader | local government | Phil Riley | Vicky McGurk
Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 3:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Mass Covid vaccination site will close this week and residents are being reminded to get fully vaccinated before Christmas to keep loved ones safe.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | public health | vaccination
Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 11:08 am
When the war in Ukraine broke out in February this year millions of people fled to find shelter.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | Damian Talbot | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 10:18 am
Christmas can be a difficult time for many people – if you, or someone you know, are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, are experiencing a low mood right now or are struggling to cope, there is support available.
Filed under: Christmas | help | mental health support | New Year | support
Published on Monday 19 December 2022 at 2:11 pm
At the final two meetings the People’s Jury discussed and deliberated all they had learnt over the previous weeks, before translating their findings into a set of 15 climate change recommendations for Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Friday 16 December 2022 at 1:39 pm
Around 1,500 householders across the North West have woken up this morning to no water, after finding that their internal plumbing had frozen overnight.
Published on Wednesday 14 December 2022 at 5:05 pm
Stay Well this Christmas
As we head into the busy festive period – with plenty of people heading to parties and family get-togethers – Public Health officials are sharing advice on how to Stay Well.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Stay Well
Published on Tuesday 13 December 2022 at 3:08 pm
People who need medical attention are being reminded to think about the right service to use to help reduce the amount time they spend waiting to be seen.
Published on Monday 12 December 2022 at 4:02 pm
As the cold weather takes its toll and temperatures drop dramatically, Blackburn with Darwen’s homeless pods are back up and running for those in need.
Filed under: Councillor Abdul Razaq | councillor phil riley | Homeless support
Published on Monday 12 December 2022 at 2:38 pm
Blackburn Cathedral has been chosen by the BBC to host its Christmas services and for the first time in the corporation’s history it will be broadcasting at the same venue on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn Cathedral Square | Christmas
Published on Monday 12 December 2022 at 12:29 pm
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Coun Suleman Khonat has chosen the photograph which is the focus of the annual Mayoral Christmas card, and it is a local landmark.
Published on Sunday 11 December 2022 at 9:00 am
As the festive period begins drivers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to follow the Christmas wishes of Lancashire’s road safety team – don’t drink and drug-drive.
Filed under: road safety | Safer roads strategy
Published on Saturday 10 December 2022 at 9:00 am
Council leaders are urging residents in Blackburn with Darwen to ‘Sleigh No to Loan Sharks’ this Christmas.
Published on Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 9:54 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has had its bid for almost £7m of Government funding agreed.
The UK Shared Prosperity funding will be focused on business growth and skills opportunities, culture and place-making, and supporting young people.
Published on Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 9:16 pm
As cases of scarlet fever and Group A Strep are higher than we would typically see at this time of year, the Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen is offering advice to parents and carers.
Filed under: Scarlet fever | Strep A
Published on Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 11:42 am
Blackburn Royal Hospital Imam Fazal Hassan been recognised by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council for his services throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Published on Monday 5 December 2022 at 2:26 pm
The Promoter: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (“Council”).
The voucher prize has been provided by Suez recycling and recovery UK.
Published on Monday 5 December 2022 at 1:29 pm
The winners of the BBC Radio Lancashire Make a Difference Awards 2022 have been revealed with three of the eight being from Blackburn.
Published on Monday 5 December 2022 at 10:50 am
Staff at Little Harwood Children’s Centre have been praised for their ‘Outstanding’ work by Ofsted.
The centre has achieved the highest status with an inspection report that highlights all five areas as outstanding that were previously rated as good.
Filed under: Children Centre | Little Harwood Childrens Centre | OFSTED
Published on Friday 2 December 2022 at 1:26 pm
Brain Health Breakthrough CIC is working with Blackburn with Darwen Council to offer local people the chance to learn about the impact of Long Covid on people’s lives.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Long Covid
