Published on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at 11:38 am
The cold snap and freezing temperatures are expected to last all this week until next Tuesday, December 5th, and an amber weather alert has been issued across the whole of the North West including Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: advice | cold weather | cost of living | Councillor | Damian Talbot | support | Winter
Published on Tuesday 28 November 2023 at 2:18 pm
The annual Celebration of Achievement for Children in our Care and Care Leavers took place at Ewood Park last week.
Published on Monday 27 November 2023 at 2:52 pm
A historic devolution deal putting greater power into the hands of local communities in Lancashire has been signed by the Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young.
Published on Friday 24 November 2023 at 9:28 am
As part of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, special roadshows are coming to Blackburn with Darwen to give people advice and support about fuel and energy costs this winter.
Filed under: Blackburn | cost of living | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Darwen | energy | Fuel Poverty Awareness Day | market
Published on Friday 24 November 2023 at 6:03 am
Following the news of Marks & Spencer’s plans to open a foodhall at Frontier Park retail park, Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader has shared this reaction to the news.
Published on Wednesday 22 November 2023 at 5:10 pm
Following a review and public consultation, some places residents go to vote in elections may change.
Published on Wednesday 22 November 2023 at 1:43 pm
Today’s Government announcement of the potential for a historic devolution deal for Lancashire has been heralded as ‘amazing news’ for the county.
Published on Tuesday 21 November 2023 at 4:34 pm
Children from across the borough took part in a ‘first ever’ Road Safety Week walk through Blackburn town centre to raise awareness of staying safe on the roads.
Filed under: Councillor Jim Shorrock | road safety | Road Safety Awareness
Published on Tuesday 21 November 2023 at 10:07 am
A Family Health Fair, full of fun, activities and information, is being held this weekend.
It will take place on Saturday, November 25, from 9am to 3pm at The Grand Venue on Harrison Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JE
Fun things to do include a children’s craft corner with paint, colours and DIY fun, activities for the whole family including face paint, Henna, raffles, prizes and food.
Filed under: activities | family fun day | health day | Primary Care Network | The Grand Venue
Published on Monday 20 November 2023 at 5:46 pm
After two years of success Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth MP is stepping away from his political duties and retiring, aged 18.
Published on Monday 20 November 2023 at 12:26 pm
Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on has been hailed the ‘best ever’ by crowds who turned out in their thousands for headliners N-Trance.
Published on Friday 17 November 2023 at 4:09 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader, Cllr Phil Riley, has shown his support for a Local Government Association campaign calling on government to ‘save local services’.
Filed under: council | funding | LGA | Phil Riley
Published on Friday 17 November 2023 at 10:46 am
Impressive plans have been passed to transform Blackburn’s St John’s church into a brand new Innovation Hub.
Published on Wednesday 15 November 2023 at 3:16 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance CIO and BwD Council have won a prestigious Sustainable Food Places Bronze award for the work going on across the borough to promote healthy, sustainable and local food.
Published on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 4:04 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum and the Council hosted an event in the council chambers to mark the start of Interfaith Week.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum | Interfaith Forum | Interfaith Week
Published on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 2:39 pm
Promote your business across Blackburn and Darwen by signing up to receive the Black Friday special offer and receive a fantastic 15% off discount.
Published on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at 12:59 pm
The borough has been crowned as a Climate Action Leader by international environmental impact non-profit CDP – the highest rating possible.
Filed under: A List | award | CDP | Climate | Climate Action Leader | climate change | Councillor | environment | Leader | People's Jury | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 13 November 2023 at 11:14 am
Funding of almost £2million will be issued to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to continue funding support for our most disadvantaged residents, and to co-ordinate similar work across the whole of Lancashire and Blackpool.
Filed under: Changing Futures | Chief Executive Denise Park | Councillor Damian Talbot
Published on Friday 10 November 2023 at 4:37 pm
The official launch of the Young BwD Foundation showcasing how youth organisations come together to support young people, took place this week.
Filed under: Blackburn Youth Zone | Children and Young People | YIF | Young BWD | YPS
Published on Friday 10 November 2023 at 1:00 pm
Five local authorities are set to receive Department for Education funding of more than £1m to boost foster carer recruitment in the region, to help provide stable family homes to more children.
Published on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 4:52 pm
Know someone who strives to make our community stronger and more united? One Voice Blackburn is calling for nominations for the Leader’s Award in the 2024 1V Awards.
Filed under: community cohesion | Council Leader | Integration | One Voice Awards | One Voice Blackburn
Published on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 1:28 pm
A pop-up vaccination centre is coming to Blackburn Bus Station this week as part the NHS’s Winter campaign.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Blackburn Bus Station | covid | Director of Public Health | flu | vaccine
Published on Tuesday 7 November 2023 at 2:21 pm
Blackburn’s stunning Cathedral Quarter is set to be transformed into a Winter Wonderland this Christmas under the cover of huge festive tipis.
Published on Monday 6 November 2023 at 9:00 am
Services commemorating Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday will be held across the borough this weekend to remember those in our armed forces who have fallen in past and current wars.
Filed under: Remembrance Day | Remembrance events
Published on Friday 3 November 2023 at 12:38 pm
Dozens of volunteers across our local communities were thanked for their contributions at last night’s Community Volunteer Awards.
Filed under: community | Community and Volunteering Services
Published on Thursday 2 November 2023 at 10:41 am
Islamophobia Awareness Month is taking place in November to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims in society as well as raise awareness of Islamophobia.
Filed under: Awareness | Councillor | Islamophobia | Muslim stories | Parwaiz Ahktar | Phil Riley | The Mayor
Published on Thursday 2 November 2023 at 10:38 am
With the harrowing scenes from the Middle East continuing to be shared across international media, many people’s first thought is ‘how can I help?’.
