Published on Friday 28 November 2025 at 3:32 pm
Today we have reached a milestone in the process of Local Government as Lancashire’s proposals to government have been submitted to central government.
Filed under: lgr
Published on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 9:57 am
Orange window stickers with the message ‘Get Help Now’ are going up around Blackburn with Darwen to show people how to get urgent support when life gets too much.
Filed under: mental health support | suicide prevention
Published on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 9:14 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s SEND services are the focus on an inspection by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – and young people, their parents and carers are invited to share their views.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Consultation | CQC | OFSTED | SEND
Published on Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 9:33 am
Young Peoples Services are celebrating after another successful bid for a Youth Investment Fund (YIF) project.
Published on Friday 21 November 2025 at 3:46 pm
This week, Blackburn hosted the High Sheriff of Lancashire, James (Jim) Carter DL, and his wife Annabel, who visited key projects showcasing the borough’s community spirit and growing ambition.
Published on Thursday 20 November 2025 at 3:55 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Councillors debated the Government’s request to simplify local government in Lancashire last night (Wednesday, November 19).
Filed under: lgr | local government
Published on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 4:33 pm
As temperatures have dropped, it’s important you know what we can do to help you this winter, and how you can help yourself.
Published on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 11:43 am
There’s just days to go until Blackburn’s biggest festive celebration of the year – the Christmas lights switch on!
Published on Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 2:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has received new funding from the government for its Family Hubs.
The exciting 4.5 million is until 2029 and has been received to be used for Best Start Family Hubs.
Filed under: Family Hub | Family Hubs | funding | government funding
Published on Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 2:36 pm
Blackburn town centre has welcomed its first-ever Japanese restaurant – Shinsen Sushi.
The move to Cathedral Square is a ‘dream come true’ for hugely talented chef, Dimitris Kalliontzis, and his partner, Ionika Regudo.
Published on Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11:38 am
Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on once again smashed all records as thousands of people turned out for the hugely popular event marking an exciting start of the festive countdown.
Published on Thursday 13 November 2025 at 7:30 am
Blackburn’s Christmas lights switch-on is set to dazzle this year, with an exciting line-up that celebrates the town’s music, sport, and community spirit.
Published on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 7:30 am
It’s nearly time! Darwen’s hugely popular Christmas Lights Switch-On event is back this Saturday, with over nine hours of festive fun for all the family!
Published on Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 5:01 pm
A shop raided in Blackburn town centre as part of a national operation was found to have a considerable number of illicit products.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor Jim Smith | Crime | environment | National Crime Agency | NCA | Operation Machinize | public protection | trading standards
Published on Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 10:38 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth Member of Parliament, Zainab Shah, proudly represented the voices of local children and young people at the annual UK Youth Parliament debate in the House of Commons.
Filed under: BwD Youth Forum | UK Youth Parliament | Youth MP
Published on Friday 7 November 2025 at 4:41 pm
It’s time to pre-order Begin2Sing, the original song celebrating Darwen’s community ahead of its release on Saturday 15 November.
Filed under: community | UK Shared Prosperity Fund | wellbeing
Published on Friday 7 November 2025 at 1:18 pm
Our annual survey has been launched to seek views on the Council’s priorities for the next financial year.
Filed under: budget | Budget Consultation
Published on Friday 7 November 2025 at 11:08 am
The 2025 Community Volunteer Awards winners have been named, in an inspirational awards ceremony that shone a spotlight on the contributions of volunteers in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Community Volunteer Awards | Voluntary Community and Faith Sector | Volunteers
Published on Thursday 6 November 2025 at 10:35 am
Work to improve Junction 5 of the M65 is set to start in January.
The upgrades are part of more than £30m of new investment for South East Blackburn to help improve the roads and active travel networks.
Published on Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 11:39 am
Darwen’s town centre, parks, open spaces, and young people could all benefit from almost £20m of new Government funding over the next 10 years.
Published on Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 10:59 am
Youth workers from Blackburn with Darwen, Young People’s Services (YPS) are proudly highlighting the difference they make in young people’s lives as part of Youth Work Week 2025.
Filed under: YIF | Youth Investment Fund | Youth Work | Youth work week
Published on Monday 3 November 2025 at 4:21 pm
Blackburn based football club, Mill Hill Juniors, is celebrating after securing a £4,000 donation.
The donation comes from Persimmon Homes Lancashire after the club applied for funding through the housebuilders Community Champions initiative.
Filed under: football club | funding | Mill Hill | new homes
