June | 2023 | The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

Darwen’s Herbert Parkinson celebrates its stitch in time!

Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 4:37 pm

Herbert Parkinson Ltd has thrown open its doors to celebrate 70 years as a John Lewis Partner.

Proposed changes to designated school transport services to Bolton schools

Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 3:33 pm

A report recommending the withdrawal of some designated school bus routes from the south of the borough to Bolton will be discussed at Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Executive Board meeting next week.

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Lancashire Telegraph sponsors Community Volunteer Awards

Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 9:23 am

The Lancashire Telegraph is showing support for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards by becoming the media partner sponsor.

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Borough to be part of ‘world’s toughest’ race competitions again this weekend

Picture of Previous IRONMAN UK winner Brian Fogarty

Published on Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 4:22 pm

The Bolton IRONMAN UK route, which runs across parts of Darwen and Belmont, and updated road closures have been announced.

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Countdown is on to the National Festival of Making!

Published on Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 4:16 pm

Start making plans – the National Festival of Making is this weekend and not to be missed!

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Education, Health and Care Plans for Children and Young People being delivered on time

Published on Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 1:57 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Children’s Services Team have been recognised for being one of the best teams in England for delivering Education, Health and Care Plans for children and young people with special needs on time.

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We’re celebrating Shared Lives Week 2023

Published on Friday 23 June 2023 at 2:56 pm

We are looking for brilliant people to become part of our rewarding Shared Lives scheme.

Next week is Shared Lives Week, so we are shining a light on the scheme in Blackburn with Darwen and some of the fantastic carers who make a real difference to the lives of the people they take care of and their own lives as well.

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Historic trophy to take centre stage at Darwen’s Festival of Brass

Published on Friday 23 June 2023 at 2:03 pm

This weekend marks the 8^th Annual Festival of Brass in Darwen – and the appearance of a historic trophy for the winner!

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Pleasington Crematorium update

Published on Friday 23 June 2023 at 12:17 pm

Following the fire that damaged part of Pleasington Crematorium two weeks ago, Council bosses are hopeful that the building can reopen for cremation services in late July.

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Four Family Hubs open in Blackburn with Darwen

Published on Thursday 22 June 2023 at 3:47 pm

There has been lots of excitement this week as four of the eight children’s centres in the borough were launched as Family Hubs.

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Joint enforcement tackles incorrect waste disposal

Published on Thursday 22 June 2023 at 10:02 am

Blackburn with Darwen Environment Services Team joined forces with the Environment Agency and Lancashire Police to carry out inspections at waste permitted sites across the borough.

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SEEDS planted by short-break service means children bloom in good Ofsted report

Published on Tuesday 20 June 2023 at 4:52 pm

Children’s home SEEDS has been awarded a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted.

The home operates a short-break service and provides an outreach service where children ‘thrive’.

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Plaque unveiled in memory of ‘Darwen’s Litter Picking Dog’

Published on Monday 19 June 2023 at 12:55 pm

A plaque was unveiled in memory of ‘Darwen’s Litter Picking Dog’ – Rosco who died this year and was the main reason behind Keep Darwen Tidy.

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Local partners share compassion as Refugee Week begins

Published on Monday 19 June 2023 at 9:56 am

Refugee Week has sprung into action in Blackburn with Darwen with the Compassion Conference in Blackburn Cathedral.

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Michael Portillo takes his Great British Railway Journey to Blackburn

Published on Monday 19 June 2023 at 9:11 am

Blackburn’s Heritage will be displayed on BBC Two this evening as Michael Portillo takes his Great British Railway Journey to the town.

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King awards Honours to former Director of Public Health

Published on Friday 16 June 2023 at 10:25 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s former Director of Public Health has been recognised in King Charles’s birthday honours list, with a British Empire Medal.

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Volunteers celebrated at King George’s Hall for their role in the community

Published on Friday 16 June 2023 at 2:06 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council leaders have thanked volunteers for their support in making a difference to the lives of others.

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Help us to fight air pollution on Clean Air Day – June 15

Published on Thursday 15 June 2023 at 11:35 am

Special trails are in place in parks in Blackburn and Darwen to help us all do our bit to improve air quality and tackle pollution in our borough.

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Council’s proposed new Local Plan takes major step forward

Published on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 3:17 pm

The Council is delighted to announce that its ambitious new Local Plan has taken another major step forward, helping to secure on-going housing, employment, environmental and infrastructure improvements for the next 15 years.

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New bereaved by suicide peer support group for Blackburn with Darwen

Published on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 1:15 pm

Speak Their Name is a new project bringing together people who have been bereaved by suicide, to form a peer support group.

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Help is out there for you – cost of living

Published on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 1:13 pm

A new phase of the Household Support Scheme has started to carry on helping people with the rising cost of living.

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Huge shift in gear for Blackburn firm specialising in Formula 1 parts

Published on Monday 12 June 2023 at 5:13 pm

A successful Blackburn precision engineering company is forecast to double its turnover following £1m of investment.

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Update on Pleasington Crematorium fire

Published on Friday 9 June 2023 at 4:01 pm

Following the fire that broke out at Pleasington Crematorium around 11.20am on Thursday 8 June, here are some key facts to explain what we know at this stage.

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July opening for Blackburn’s new Go Ape!

Published on Friday 9 June 2023 at 2:36 pm

Go Ape is set to open its brand new high ropes experience in Blackburn’s flagship park this summer.

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Fire at Pleasington Crematorium

Published on Thursday 8 June 2023 at 1:12 pm

Following a fire breaking out at Pleasington Crematorium around 11.20am today, we have issued the following statement.

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Blackburn Pride is set to be even bigger and better in 2023!

Published on Wednesday 7 June 2023 at 6:04 pm

When we talk about pride – and we mean real pride and by the absolute bucket full – there’s one event that’s not to be missed in 2023… it is, of course, Blackburn Pride!

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Blackburn with Darwen planners out-perform improvement targets

Published on Wednesday 7 June 2023 at 4:01 pm

Speeds of processing planning applications in Blackburn with Darwen continue to improve, putting the Council top of all Lancashire authorities for major planning applications.

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Blackburn with Darwen’s Housing Needs Team shortlisted for LGC Award

Published on Monday 5 June 2023 at 3:43 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Housing Needs Team have been shortlisted for a prestigious award for their work to support the borough’s homeless at the pods based in Shadsworth.

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