Published on Friday 24 February 2023 at 1:45 pm
Today Ukrainian families and residents came together at the Old Town Hall for a service to commemorate the war in Ukraine one year on.
Filed under: Ukraine Russia conflict | Ukrainian reisdents
Published on Thursday 23 February 2023 at 5:13 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning are hosting a Jobs and Skills Fair that offers an outstanding opportunity for anyone looking to find a career, get into volunteering or further their learning.
Filed under: Careers and jobs | employment | jobs
Published on Thursday 16 February 2023 at 5:01 pm
Frontline ‘save our services’ investment of £1.2m will mainly focus on improvements in environmental services and highways.
Filed under: budget | council tax
Published on Thursday 16 February 2023 at 10:21 am
This week it has been ruled that a vital green open space in Blackburn will be protected for future generations following the outcome of a Planning Enforcement Inquiry – the first to be held in the borough in over two decades.
Published on Wednesday 15 February 2023 at 11:35 am
Love was most definitely in the air when celebrity designer Patrick Grant visited Darwen Market.
Judge on the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick chose the beautiful Victorian building as the location for the latest fashion shoot for his ethical clothing brand, Community Clothing.
Published on Tuesday 14 February 2023 at 10:34 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen was thrilled to have front-row seats as the borough welcomed back Fun Island on Thursday evening!
Published on Monday 13 February 2023 at 2:35 pm
Temporary accommodation which aims to support vulnerable groups is to receive free high speed internet access.
Filed under: broadband | Councillor | Homeless pods | internet access | Phil Riley | Shadsworth
Published on Monday 13 February 2023 at 9:00 am
Jamie Holman is this year’s recipient of the prestigious One Voice Leader’s Award.
The top accolade, supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council, acknowledges individuals or an organisation that has shown strong leadership, enhanced the reputation of the town and shown a strong cohesion ethos.
Filed under: Art | Artists | award | awards | Jamie Holman
Published on Thursday 9 February 2023 at 4:42 pm
Families across England will be offered help and support with issues such as infant feeding and mental health as the government announce the roll out of Family Hubs and the Start for Life programme today.
Filed under: children | Children Centres | families | Family Hubs
Published on Thursday 9 February 2023 at 4:38 pm
Great value bus fares are now available on most Lancashire bus services for evenings out and weekend travel until 2025.
Published on Thursday 9 February 2023 at 2:49 pm
R;pple is a new suicide and self-harm prevention online tool to help families support young people having mental health difficulties.
Filed under: alerts | mental health | Online | R;pple | suicide prevention | young people
Published on Wednesday 8 February 2023 at 2:46 pm
BwD Adult Learning are running free family learning sessions at our community centres during half term week – with cupcake making, painting and planting activities.
Filed under: Adult learning | Blackburn | Darwen | family fun | Free | half term
Published on Wednesday 8 February 2023 at 10:48 am
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week and the theme for this year is Let’s Connect.
Filed under: Children's Mental Health Week | Councillor | Get Connected | Julie Gunn | Place2Be
Published on Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 5:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are delighted to see the £85,000 transformative works begin at Roe Lee Park in Blackburn as part of the Levelling Up Parks Fund.
Published on Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 5:04 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s apprentice drive is back and once again the Council wants to grow its own local talent and encourage residents to work within the borough.
Filed under: Apprenticeships | Careers and jobs | skills
Published on Monday 6 February 2023 at 1:37 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is delivering employment support in the local community with a special launch event for its Job Clubs.
Filed under: Active Lancashire | Blackburn with Darwen | employment | Job Clubs | MPT | skills
Published on Friday 3 February 2023 at 12:49 pm
The NHS is urging residents to come forward for their Covid boosters before the vaccination programme pauses temporarily next month.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Covid booster | Director of Public Health | JCVI | NHS
Published on Thursday 2 February 2023 at 9:20 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking to buy a landmark mill in Blackburn – safeguarding its future for employment and new cultural opportunities.
Published on Wednesday 1 February 2023 at 2:23 pm
A Council run short break service for children who have learning difficulties and disabilities has been praised for their ‘outstanding’ work by Ofsted.
Filed under: Apple Trees | OFSTED
