Published on Friday 29 September 2023 at 1:59 pm
‘When you stop smoking, good things start to happen’ – That’s the message of this year’s Stoptober campaign.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | giving up | October | quit | Stop Smoking | stop smoking service | stoptober
Published on Friday 29 September 2023 at 12:42 pm
Three local councils along with Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service have joined together using legal powers to protect the environment and prevent wildfire devastation on moorland.
Filed under: environment. prosecution | PSPO | Wildfires
Published on Thursday 28 September 2023 at 1:02 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has echoed calls from northern leaders to Government to not scrap the HS2 link between Birmingham and Manchester.
Filed under: HS2 | Leader | northenr powerhouse | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 27 September 2023 at 5:44 pm
The finest craft beers could soon be ‘on tap’ in Blackburn’s new £50m Cultural Quarter.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is in advanced discussions with award-winning Blackedge Brewery to move into number 35 Northgate.
Published on Wednesday 27 September 2023 at 5:02 pm
A clear sense of pride and ambition and ‘unique passion’ was highlighted in a report which details the Council’s performance.
Filed under: governance | LGA | local government | Local Government Association | Peer Challenge
Published on Monday 25 September 2023 at 10:50 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council health chiefs are advising eligible people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves from winter viruses.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Councillor | covid | Damian Talbot | Director of Public Health | eligible | flu | vaccine | Winter
Published on Friday 22 September 2023 at 3:31 pm
A local charity which supports young and at-risk homeless people had its Darwen-based property transformed by housebuilder, Persimmon.
Filed under: councillor phil riley | Nightsafe
Published on Thursday 21 September 2023 at 2:49 pm
The 2023 Blackburn’s Inspiring event took place at King George’s Hall on the 20th of September.
Filed under: Blackburn is Hiring | Blackburn is inspiring | Careers and jobs
Published on Thursday 21 September 2023 at 2:34 pm
Sunday will mark 125 years since Darwen Tower was officially opened – read our special Shuttle feature written by celebrated Darwen historian, Harold Heys:
September 24th marks the 125th anniversary of the official opening of Darwen Tower after 16 months of hard graft by a small team on the windswept moors.
Published on Wednesday 20 September 2023 at 10:52 am
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being invited to have their say on proposed new charging points for electric vehicles.
Published on Monday 18 September 2023 at 9:15 am
A four-week public consultation around the future of Daisyfield Pools in Blackburn is now open.
Anyone who would like to express their views on the closure of the swimming facility in north-east Blackburn is welcome to complete Blackburn with Darwen Council’s online survey.
Filed under: Daisyfield Pools | legionella | swimming
Published on Friday 15 September 2023 at 9:50 am
New images show how Blackburn’s St John’s church could be transformed into an impressive new Innovation Hub.
Published on Friday 15 September 2023 at 9:49 am
Plans have been revealed for a new manufacturing and research centre in Darwen – supported by the £100m Town Deal.
Published on Thursday 14 September 2023 at 1:22 pm
The Blackburn and Darwen Heritage Open Days Festival – the community-led festival of history and culture involving local volunteers and organisations – is continuing apace and there is still time to visit and take part in a whole range of activities and events.
Published on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 3:01 pm
Today, Wednesday, September 13, is World Sepsis Day – is a global day of awareness to fight the devastating condition that accounts for 11 million deaths worldwide each year.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Director of Public Health | spot the signs | symptoms | World Sepsis Day
Published on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 2:12 pm
Motorists and local residents are being advised that a series of resurfacing works will begin in the next fortnight across three locations in Blackburn and on the A666 in Darwen town centre.
Filed under: A666 | Audley | Audley Range | Highways | roadworks | Town Centre
Published on Tuesday 12 September 2023 at 8:52 am
The finalists in this year’s Community Volunteer Awards have been announced!
The judging in these community awards, run as a partnership between Blackburn with Darwen Council and Community CVS, took place on Thursday 7 September.
Filed under: Community CVS | Community Volunteer Awards
Published on Monday 11 September 2023 at 2:14 pm
A three-day recruitment event will be hosted by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council open to anyone who is currently looking for work or changing their career.
Published on Friday 8 September 2023 at 9:30 am
Users of Daisyfield Pools in Blackburn are to be fully consulted before the final decision is made about the facility’s future.
Filed under: Daisyfield Pools | swimming
Published on Thursday 7 September 2023 at 10:08 am
The nominations process for the 1V Awards Dinner 2024 has been launched.
The 1V Awards Dinner, sponsored by Together Housing Association Newground Together and supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council, will take place on 17 February 2024 at King George’s Hall, Blackburn.
Filed under: 1V Awards | One Voice Awards | One Voice Blackburn
Published on Wednesday 6 September 2023 at 12:58 pm
Final preparations are underway for this history-making festival which showcases some of the brightest new talent on the live music scene.
Published on Monday 4 September 2023 at 12:00 pm
A Darwen music venue is taking part in The National Lottery’s United By Music Tour in association with the Music Venue Trust.
Published on Friday 1 September 2023 at 11:55 am
A special walk and vigil will take place in Darwen and Blackburn next week to help people come together to raise awareness of suicide prevention in the borough.
