Published on Wednesday 31 July 2024 at 2:25 pm
A long-term piece of work aimed at helping people without digital devices, internet connections or digital skills to get online has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: digital inclusion | getting online
Published on Tuesday 30 July 2024 at 3:27 pm
The children’s playgrounds in Bold Venture Park and Whitehall Park have received huge investment of £100,000 each.
Filed under: Bold Venture Park | Darwen | Park | playground | Whitehall Park
Published on Monday 29 July 2024 at 12:01 pm
A survey distributed earlier this year from our climate change team along with the help of the People’s Jury, received almost 1,400 responses.
Published on Friday 26 July 2024 at 8:35 am
In response to the publication of the Local Government Ombudsman annual report, Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued this statement.
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 3:10 pm
Matthew Ramsden brought GOLD back to Blackburn after winning the 5000m at the National U23s Athletics Championships.
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 2:32 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Shop Darwen scheme, have launched a new campaign which is all about celebrating our independent retailers, supporting our local economy, having family time out of the house this summer and getting creative!
Filed under: Darwen | family fun
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 12:30 pm
A proposal for all Blackburn with Darwen’s councillors to undergo enhanced security checks for criminal convictions is to be debated at a meeting this week.
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 12:00 pm
Car parks right across Darwen town centre are set to be upgraded as part of the £120m Darwen Town Deal.
Filed under: Darwen | darwen town deal | funding
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 10:11 am
Blackburn with Darwen borough council is investing £30m to help improve transport links in and around South East Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn | investment | Junction 5 | M65 | South East Blackburn
Published on Friday 19 July 2024 at 1:29 pm
Every secondary school in Blackburn with Darwen is set to be part of a pioneering technology educational enrichment and scholarships programme with IN4 Group, one of the UK’s largest technology skills and innovation providers.
Filed under: Cllr Phil Riley | education | partnership
Published on Friday 19 July 2024 at 10:49 am
On the hunt for something fun to do during the summer holidays? Take a look at the fabulous what’s on guide for Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: activities | Free activities | summer | summer holidays
Published on Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 5:08 pm
A new business board whose aim is to deliver a more prosperous Lancashire has been welcomed by leading politicians following its inaugural meeting.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn with Darwen | devolution | Lancashire devolution
Published on Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 4:00 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has launched a WhatsApp channel to send residents important news, updates, and information directly.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | social media | WhatsApp
Published on Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 3:33 pm
Today, 17 July, delegates from the Saudi Arabian government’s waste management centre visited Blackburn with Darwen council’s refuse and recycling team.
Published on Monday 15 July 2024 at 4:03 pm
The Regional Fostering Recruitment and Retention Hub, created as part of a £1.2m successful regional bid between Blackburn with Darwen Council, Blackpool Council, Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council, and Lancashire County Council to boost foster care recruitment in the region.
Filed under: foster care | Foster carer appeal | Foster carers | fostering | fosterwithus
Published on Friday 12 July 2024 at 11:55 am
Residents are being asked to have their say on two potential options for a proposed development of a major housing site in North East Blackburn.
Published on Friday 12 July 2024 at 10:52 am
Over the past year, the council have been continuing with their vow to lower the borough’s greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a global call to tackle the impact of them.
Filed under: Blackburn | climate change | Darwen | environment
Published on Friday 12 July 2024 at 9:30 am
Young adults are being encouraged to attend Blackburn with Darwen’s new and exciting Career Roadshow.
This is a free event aimed at those looking for advice and support when choosing their career path.
Filed under: Career | career advice | Careers and jobs | Jobs and Skilla Fair
Published on Thursday 11 July 2024 at 3:22 pm
This week, many young people from across Blackburn with Darwen are receiving important safety advice to prepare them for independent travelling.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | Highways | Katie Boulton | road safety | safety | School
Published on Thursday 11 July 2024 at 1:53 pm
Don’t miss your chance to see specially commissioned artworks across Blackburn as part of the annual National Festival of Making.
Filed under: Blackburn | Festival of Making | National Festival of Making
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 1:06 pm
The National Festival of Making has become a firm fixture in the cultural calendar of Blackburn and Darwen as over 40 thousand visitors enjoyed events and activities at 24 venues in the town this weekend.
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 11:24 am
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked for their views on improving the borough’s Highways and Transport Services by taking part in a number of surveys.
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 11:19 am
A stretch of road in Darwen has been re-named Gary Aspden Way to celebrate the incredible contributions that the adidas designer and Spezial curator has made to the borough he’s so proud to call home.
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 10:00 am
Published on Tuesday 9 July 2024 at 1:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen borough council will begin collecting residents’ food waste from June 2026, with businesses of 10 employees or more expected to arrange for their own food waste to be collected before then.
Filed under: Blackburn | climate change | Darwen | environment | Food | food waste | Recycling
Published on Tuesday 9 July 2024 at 9:37 am
We are proud to join the brilliant “We Are Undefeatable” movement – encouraging local people with long-term health conditions to keep active.
Filed under: Blackburn and Darwen | we are undefeatable
Published on Friday 5 July 2024 at 4:05 pm
A report to next week’s Executive Board meeting of Blackburn with Darwen Council highlights how the organisation’s finances are being managed well.
Published on Wednesday 3 July 2024 at 5:18 pm
Nationally renowned artists are set to unveil their specially commissioned works at the Festival of Making this weekend and you can see them all for free!
Published on Monday 1 July 2024 at 12:06 pm
Are you heading to the National Festival of Making this weekend?
We know that Patrick Grant and Esme Young – judges of the hugely popular BBC 2 series ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’ – are!
