Published on Monday 28 April 2025 at 4:04 pm
Calder Street play area is set to benefit from £28,000 for repairs and upgrades, which will include brand new equipment.
Filed under: Bastwell | Calder Street | Councillor Shaukat Hussain | Daisyfield | Park | Play Area | playground
Published on Friday 25 April 2025 at 3:01 pm
The wheels are in motion to bring a giant, 50 metre observation wheel to Blackburn town centre… with the first rides being just a week away!
Published on Friday 25 April 2025 at 10:31 am
The refurbishment of another property in Blackburn’s £50m Cultural Quarter has taken a major step forward this week, with a new planning application submitted.
Published on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 3:23 pm
Following the reinstatement of numerous bus routes, we’re also undertaking improvements to our roads as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
Filed under: Blackburn | BSIP | bus | bus service | Bus Service Improvement Plan | Councillor Quesir Mahmood | Darwen
Published on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 9:42 am
Ofsted have judged Children’s Services in Blackburn with Darwen as ‘Good’ in a glowing report published today (April 23) following a three week inspection in March.
Filed under: Children and Young People | OFSTED | Ofsted Annual Report
Published on Thursday 17 April 2025 at 12:02 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, has recorded a video message to share Easter greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this weekend.
Filed under: Easter | Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Monday 14 April 2025 at 4:43 pm
Leaders at Blackburn with Darwen Council hosted a visit from Qamar-ul-Islam Raja, a former member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in Pakistan.
Published on Thursday 10 April 2025 at 2:20 pm
The Redeemer school in Blackburn has received a £6,000 donation from housebuilder Persimmon Homes to support ongoing improvements to their outdoor space.
Published on Wednesday 9 April 2025 at 2:10 pm
Opening on Thursday 10 April, a new exhibition at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery will showcase historic silverware, Premier League glory and BRFC’s rich legacy as founding members of the Football League over 150 illustrious years.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | Blackburn Rovers | local history
Published on Wednesday 9 April 2025 at 1:31 pm
For almost a decade, The Bureau Centre for the Arts has been a beacon of creativity and inclusivity in the borough.
Filed under: arts | Blackburn | The Bureau
Published on Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 3:43 pm
Following its departure in 2016, Blackburn’s Outer Circle bus route is back in action from May.
Filed under: Blackburn bus | bus | bus service | Bus Service Improvement Plan | Outer Circular | Phil Riley | quesir mahmood | Vision Bus
Published on Monday 7 April 2025 at 4:46 pm
Following Council approval, Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to undertake refurbishment work at the historic Darwen Town Hall.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen Town Hall
Published on Friday 4 April 2025 at 11:32 am
The Royal British Legion Blackburn, in proud collaboration with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, invites you to join an unforgettable event—VE80 Fest!
Published on Thursday 3 April 2025 at 1:13 pm
A Council run short break service for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and autism, has been praised for their ‘outstanding’ work by Ofsted.
Filed under: Apple Trees | OFSTED
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2025 at 3:21 pm
Over 160 people from different organisations across Blackburn with Darwen joined together at the Council’s annual Partnership Conference, where the keynote speaker was Minister for Local Growth and Building Safety, Alex Norris.
Filed under: Partnership Conference
Published on Tuesday 1 April 2025 at 3:22 pm
After two decades of dedicated service, Dr James Adeley is preparing to step down as Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
