Published on Thursday 30 March 2023 at 2:46 pm
With under six weeks to go until the Coronation of HRH King Charles III on Saturday 6 May, there will be lots of opportunities for local residents to mark the occasion.
Filed under: Big Help Out | Big Lunch | community | Coronation | King Charles | Street parties
Published on Wednesday 29 March 2023 at 12:10 pm
The local elections are taking place on Thursday, May 4th.
Residents will be going to the polls to elect Councillors to Blackburn with Darwen Council in 17 wards.
Filed under: elections | Local Elections | Register to vote
Published on Tuesday 28 March 2023 at 3:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Chief Executive joins staff fasting today to support an annual community cohesion campaign
Teams of staff from across Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are set to observe a day of fasting, in a show of solidarity with their Muslim colleagues during Ramadan.
Published on Monday 27 March 2023 at 2:08 pm
Young people across Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to vote for the first time in this year’s local elections.
Published on Thursday 23 March 2023 at 7:54 pm
Its full speed ahead for the construction of a brand new employment site in Blackburn – brought forward as part of a £13m gateway scheme.
Published on Thursday 23 March 2023 at 7:51 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is in advanced discussions with Akbar’s to join its £50m new Cultural Quarter.
Published on Thursday 23 March 2023 at 4:49 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance recently hosted its first annual conference – Let’s Talk Food at Ewood Park.
Published on Wednesday 22 March 2023 at 1:34 pm
Almost 200 people who attended the Blackburn with Darwen Jobs and Skills Fair have been able to secure job offers or employment opportunities.
Published on Wednesday 22 March 2023 at 1:02 pm
The much-needed new prayer shelter at Pleasington Cemetery will soon be open, allowing families to respectfully say goodbye to their loved ones at the most sensitive time.
Published on Tuesday 21 March 2023 at 12:43 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has been announced as a new Government Levelling Up Partner – unlocking £20m of new funding.
Published on Tuesday 14 March 2023 at 1:38 pm
Bus services in Blackburn with Darwen are bucking the national trend with an increase of 38% in services, providing more reliable transport for residents.
Published on Friday 10 March 2023 at 10:49 am
A new phase of the Household Support Scheme has been given the go ahead to carry on helping people with the rising cost of living.
Filed under: coat of living | Councillor | Damian Talbot | help | Household Support Scheme | Phase 4 | support
Published on Thursday 9 March 2023 at 10:29 am
Stunning new shopfronts have been revealed on two Blackburn buildings – including one which was once home to pioneering filmmakers Mitchell and Kenyon.
Published on Tuesday 7 March 2023 at 3:53 pm
Befriending volunteers of Blackburn with Darwen’s Lancashire Volunteer Partnership (LVP) who provided a ‘lifeline’ during lockdown came together to meet their ‘friends’ for the first time.
Filed under: Lancashire Volunteer Partnership
Published on Tuesday 7 March 2023 at 1:39 pm
Residents are being asked to have their say on the removal of three Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in the borough as Nitrogen Dioxide levels decrease.
Published on Tuesday 7 March 2023 at 9:04 am
Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to give quitting another go ahead of this year’s No Smoking Day on March 8.
Filed under: brain health | Councillor | Damian Talbot | giving up | mental health | no smoking day | public health | Stop Smoking
Published on Thursday 2 March 2023 at 11:25 am
The Blackburn with Darwen Council team that responds to emergencies like fires and water or power outages is recruiting Community Emergency Response Volunteers – and there’s an event next week for anyone who wants to find out more.
Filed under: volunteering
Published on Thursday 2 March 2023 at 9:44 am
Over £8million is to be invested in roads and transport services across Blackburn with Darwen, if approved by next week’s Executive Board meeting.
Filed under: Executive board | Highways | investment | transport
Published on Wednesday 1 March 2023 at 5:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s budget for 2023/2024 has been approved.
This year the budget is about implementing more of the achievements that have been gained so far and how the Council can ensure hard-working residents can live a better life.
Filed under: Adult Social Care | budget | Corporate Plan | council tax
Published on Wednesday 1 March 2023 at 9:02 am
Detailed designs are starting to be developed for the future transformation of Darwen Market – part of the £100m Darwen Town Deal.
