Pledge to protect vital services and expand resident support
Published on Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 3:46 pm
Everyday services that people rely on can remain in place following the agreement of a 4.99% Council Tax increase for 2026/27.
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Search gets underway for sponsors of 2026 Community Volunteer Awards
Published on Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 10:58 am
Businesses and organisations across Blackburn with Darwen are invited to sponsor the 2026 Community Volunteer Awards.
Borough’s brand-new reuse shop offers savvy way of saving money
Published on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 4:21 pm
Blackburn Household Waste Recycling Centre now has an added reuse shop, where residents can donate or buy preloved items.
Area SEND inspection of Blackburn with Darwen Local Area Partnership
Published on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 10:15 am
An inspection into Special Educational Needs support highlights the work of ‘caring and understanding’ professionals who work with children and young people.
Filed under: OFSTED | SEND | SEND Area inspection
Jack’s Key sees new trees take root
Published on Friday 13 February 2026 at 5:09 pm
Since acquiring Jack’s Key Lodge in Darwen, the council along with the local community are making noticeable changes already.
Filed under: Councillor Jim Smith | councillor phil riley | Darwen | Jack's Key | Leader | tree planting
St John’s development gets green light
Published on Friday 13 February 2026 at 10:33 am
Plans for a creative business hub in the former St John’s Church in Blackburn took a major step forward this week, as councillors agreed to appoint Barnfield Construction as contractor for the £8.5million redevelopment.
Filed under: St John's Church
One year on: Lancashire Combined County Authority celebrates milestone
Published on Thursday 12 February 2026 at 12:05 pm
Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) is marking its first anniversary, celebrating a year of progress in bringing more powers, funding and opportunities to communities across the county — including right here in Blackburn with Darwen.
Birth registrations and declarations now in Darwen
Published on Thursday 12 February 2026 at 10:58 am
Following a successful 12 months at Little Harwood Family Hub, birth registrations and declarations are now available in Darwen.
Filed under: Family Hub Darwen | Family Hubs
From car queues to clean air: more Blackburn with Darwen children travel actively to school
Published on Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 10:33 am
More children across Blackburn with Darwen are walking, wheeling and scooting to school thanks to the continued growth of the borough’s walk-to-school programme – ‘WOW’, run by charity Living Streets on behalf of the council.
Filed under: Blackburn | children | Councillor Julie Gunn | Councillor Quesir Mahmood | Darwen | Living Streets | School | walking | Walking to school | WOW | young people
Government launches consultation on Local Government Reorganisation in Lancashire
Published on Thursday 5 February 2026 at 3:52 pm
The Government has launched a consultation on proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire that will help determine the future shape of local government across the county.
Final phase of Griffin regeneration set to start on site next month
Published on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 3:37 pm
The long‑awaited final phase of the Griffin regeneration scheme is set to begin on site next month which marks a significant milestone for one of Blackburn’s most historic and complex redevelopment areas.
Filed under: affordable housing | Great Places | Griffin | Housing | McDermott Homes | regeneration
Everyone’s welcome at Blackburn’s newest mosque
Published on Monday 2 February 2026 at 12:57 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council hailed the town’s newest mosque “an impressive and inspiring community asset” following a tour at the weekend.
Filed under: community | faith | Masjid E Vali | Mosque
Chance to shape the new household waste and recycling centre plan
Published on Monday 2 February 2026 at 9:47 am
People who use the borough’s household waste and recycling centres are invited to share their views and experiences to help shape a proposed new service designed to serve all of Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor Jim Smith | councillor phil riley | Darwen | Goose House Lane | Household Waste and Recycling Centre | HWRC | Leader | Recycling | waste