Published on Thursday 25 May 2023 at 11:18 am
A partnership between Blackburn College, EE, DWP Local Jobcentres and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has created a pathway into work for more than 40 local people.
Filed under: Blackburn College | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | BwD Learning | EE | employment | jobs | National Careers Service
Published on Wednesday 24 May 2023 at 5:41 pm
If you’re looking for ways to make a positive difference to the lives of others in Blackburn with Darwen, then make your way to the CVS Volunteers’ Fair to find out about local volunteering opportunities.
Filed under: Community CVS | volunteer | volunteering | Volunteers' Week
Published on Tuesday 23 May 2023 at 6:25 pm
A Blackburn shop owner who was found guilty of nine offences relating to the sale of illicit tobacco has been ordered to pay £85,000.
Filed under: environment | Executive Member for Environment | Jim Smith
Published on Friday 19 May 2023 at 1:57 pm
Top artists are set to work with three of Blackburn with Darwen’s leading businesses as part of the National Festival of Making’s ‘Art in Manufacturing’ programme.
Published on Friday 19 May 2023 at 1:53 pm
Next week will see the return of Darwen Live – the UK’s biggest free music festival.
Published on Thursday 18 May 2023 at 7:25 pm
NHS worker becomes Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen
NHS Healthcare Assistant and former textile worker Coun Parwaiz Akhtar is the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen for 2023/24.
Filed under: Mayor Making | Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen | The Mayor
Published on Thursday 18 May 2023 at 10:53 am
An International Food Hub launched in Blackburn this week supporting integration and culture across the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Town Centre | Our Community Our Future | Phil Riley | social integration
Published on Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 12:06 pm
Make space in your diary – the National Festival of Making is back for 2023 and it’s not to be missed!
Published on Monday 15 May 2023 at 3:43 pm
Foster Care Fortnight is running from Monday 15 May – Sunday 28 May 2023 this year.
Filed under: FCF | Foster Care Fortnight | Foster Care Fortnight 2023
Published on Monday 15 May 2023 at 2:44 pm
Four Blackburn residents have been fined a total of £5,216 for allowing rubbish and animal waste to build up in yards outside their homes.
Published on Friday 12 May 2023 at 1:56 pm
The borough is taking part in an ambitious campaign to create the biggest ‘digital wave’ across social media platform, Instagram as an expression of solidarity with Ukraine during the Eurovision song contest.
Published on Wednesday 10 May 2023 at 2:55 pm
An impressive new piece of art celebrating the world’s first-ever Western film is set to be installed – right here in Blackburn!
Published on Tuesday 9 May 2023 at 5:07 pm
To commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III on May 6th an English Oak tree has been taken from King George V Playing Fields in Blackburn and re-planted in Corporation Park.
Published on Tuesday 9 May 2023 at 2:37 pm
Coronation Champion Councillor Vicky McGurk was invited to attend the Coronation Concert for her dedication to residents in the borough.
Filed under: Coronation Champions | Councillor Vicky McGurk | King's Coronation
Published on Saturday 6 May 2023 at 10:22 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Mayor is celebrating the Birthday of his lifetime today saying it was cause for a double celebration when he met the King earlier this week!
Published on Friday 5 May 2023 at 11:01 am
The vote count has now finished at King George’s Hall for the 2023 Local Elections.
Dedicated teams counted ballots all morning from 9am and the count was completed just after 11am.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | election | local election | results
Published on Wednesday 3 May 2023 at 5:10 pm
Young people from Blackburn with Darwen came together to make their mark ahead of tomorrow’s local elections.
Published on Tuesday 2 May 2023 at 9:25 am
Some families supported by children’s centres and Blackburn Foodbank will this week receive special biscuits to celebrate King Charles III’s Coronation.
Filed under: children's centres | Coronation | mayor
