Published on Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:49 am
Blackburn is set to shine with colour and unity as the town gears up for its annual Pride Festival, returning on Saturday 21 June.
Filed under: Blackburn Pride | community | live entertainment
Published on Thursday 29 May 2025 at 4:21 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is proud to be one of the first of three library services in the UK selected to become part of the Green Library Hubs programme, a groundbreaking, community-led climate action project made possible through £1.2 million in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund – Our Shared Future.
Filed under: Blackburn Central library | Children's literature festival | climate change | Libraries | library
Published on Thursday 29 May 2025 at 3:12 pm
From TV’s George Clarke to globally known artists, a Nasheed Choir and more – the National Festival of Making’s 2025 line-up is out and it’s the most exciting one yet!
Published on Thursday 29 May 2025 at 8:48 am
Volunteers across Blackburn with Darwen are invited to join a special celebration of their contributions during Volunteers Week.
Filed under: volunteering | Volunteers
Published on Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 2:46 pm
Applications have opened once again for the Household Support Fund in Blackburn with Darwen.
The Council has delivered the government’s Household Support Fund in Blackburn with Darwen since October 2021, in partnership with local voluntary, community and faith sector partner organisations.
Filed under: cost of living | financial support | Household Support Fund
Published on Friday 23 May 2025 at 2:17 pm
The annual transitional meeting for early years providers and reception teachers, to assist with children’s crossover to school, took place on Monday.
Published on Friday 23 May 2025 at 10:00 am
With not long to go until nominations open in this year’s Community Volunteer Awards, we’re thanking our sponsors for their support – and inviting more to get on board.
Filed under: Community Volunteer Awards
Published on Friday 23 May 2025 at 9:16 am
The National Festival of Making is set to return to Blackburn town centre this July and organisers are looking for willing volunteers to once again help ‘make’ it a huge success.
Filed under: Culture | events | National Festival of Making | NFOM
Published on Thursday 22 May 2025 at 12:11 pm
We’re looking for as many people as possible to share their views on the future of the iconic Corporation Park structure.
Filed under: Blackburn | conservatory | Corporation Park | Corporation Park Conservatory | survey
Published on Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 2:09 pm
The extension at Pleasington Cemetery is to receive a burst of colour, thanks to a new idea that will see wildflowers bloom on graves very soon.
Filed under: Blackburn | Cemetery | council | Councillor Jim Smith | Councillor Quesir Mahmood | Crematorium | Darwen | graves | Pleasington | Pleasington Cemetery | Wildflowers
Published on Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 10:49 am
An important campaign led by Age UK Blackburn with Darwen in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Council has helped hundreds of older residents secure over £1 million in extra income – bringing not just peace of mind but real economic benefits to the borough.
Filed under: Age UK | Council Leader | Pension Credit
Published on Monday 19 May 2025 at 3:08 pm
Please be aware that Darwen Town Hall front desk services will temporarily re-locate to Darwen Market from 5pm on Friday, May 23 for light refurbishment works.
Published on Monday 19 May 2025 at 12:52 pm
Work has officially started on a landmark manufacturing and research development in Darwen, part of the ambitious £100m Darwen Town Deal.
Published on Friday 16 May 2025 at 2:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is pleased to announce its ongoing collaboration with Culturapedia, a Blackburn-based cultural organisation, to deliver an exciting family-friendly holiday activity programme at Blackburn and Darwen Markets.
Filed under: activities | Culture | Family activities | Markets
Published on Friday 16 May 2025 at 9:54 am
Pssst, ‘bee’ quiet… The Shuttle is about to let you in on a little secret about the volunteer-run library in Cherry Tree.
Filed under: bees | Cherry Tree | library
Published on Thursday 15 May 2025 at 6:14 pm
The new Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen is Councillor Jacqueline Slater, who represents the Blackburn South and Lower Darwen ward.
Filed under: Deputy mayor | mayor | Mayor Making | Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Thursday 15 May 2025 at 4:18 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has returned from a historic visit to Peronne in northern France, where he marked the 100th anniversary of friendship between the two towns – a bond born out of the tragedy of the First World War.
Filed under: Blackburn | Brian Taylor | mayor
Published on Thursday 15 May 2025 at 3:59 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Literature Festival will return to the borough for the 8th time next month.
Filed under: Children's literature festival | childrens lit fest | Christina Gabbitas
Published on Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 12:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council Fostering Service, and the Foster with Us Recruitment Hub, have launched the start of Foster Care Fortnight with this year’s theme being ‘the power of relationships’.
Filed under: foster care | fostering | fosterwithus
Published on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 5:09 pm
Three groundbreaking new artist commissions have been announced as part of the National Festival of Making’s impressive line-up for 2025.
Published on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 3:13 pm
Residents are being invited to have their final say on a draft masterplan detailing proposals for a major new housing development in North East Blackburn.
Published on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 11:37 am
Previously coined a Champion for promoting walking to tackle physical and mental health challenges, a Blackburn based Councillor has reached another milestone.
Filed under: Blackburn | council | Councillor | Councillor Mustafa Desai | Hiking | Lakeland Hikes | Wainwright walks | walking
Published on Monday 12 May 2025 at 1:43 pm
Head to Witton Park on a Tuesday lunchtime, and you’re likely to see a big group of cyclists having a whole lot of fun.
Filed under: active travel | Bike | cycling | s.a.s rights | SAS | SAS Rights | Witton Park
Published on Thursday 8 May 2025 at 1:00 pm
Plans to transform Blackburn’s already super successful Making Rooms into the UK’s leading makerspace have officially been given the green light.
Published on Thursday 8 May 2025 at 10:14 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is calling on compassionate local people to consider becoming Shared Lives carers.
Filed under: Adults and Health | Shared Lives
Published on Thursday 8 May 2025 at 9:54 am
In a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of World War II, 20-year-old Aaminah from Blackburn has unveiled a vibrant crochet postbox topper to commemorate Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Filed under: Armed Forces | crochet | VEDay
Published on Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 4:32 pm
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, The Giant Wheel Company is offering free rides on its 50-metre wheel in Blackburn town centre for all veterans and serving Armed Forces personnel.
Published on Friday 2 May 2025 at 3:46 pm
Thursday 8 May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day – the historic date in 1945 when World War II ended in Europe.
Filed under: activities | Armed Forces | Armed Forces Day | remembrance | VE Day
Published on Friday 2 May 2025 at 10:33 am
A new planning application is set to be submitted for a multi-million-pound post 16 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Centre in Blackburn town centre.
Published on Thursday 1 May 2025 at 1:26 pm
An appeal has been lodged challenging the Council’s decision to refuse retrospective planning permission for a change of use of land at Hall Moss Farm – close to Whitehall Park in Darwen.
