M65 Junction 5 improvement scheme – planned overnight closures
Published on Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 6:00 am
A series of weekly overnight closures at Junction 5 of the M65 are set to start in May.
Monthly Archives: April 2026
The Renters’ Rights Act – what you need to know
Published on Monday 27 April 2026 at 3:01 pm
From 1 May 2026, private renting in England will change as part of the new Renters’ Rights Act.
Fond farewell to council’s longest-serving employee who is retiring after almost 55 years
Published on Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:23 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s longest-serving employee is set to retire today after almost 55 years of loyal service.
£300 oil heating support available for eligible Blackburn with Darwen households
Published on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 11:29 am
Do you rely on oil for heating?
You may be eligible for a £300 one-off payment to help with rising heating costs.
Filed under: Oil; costs; crisis fund
Safe, caring and welcoming short breaks service retains ‘good’ rating
Published on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 12:47 pm
St Aidan’s short breaks service has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission following a comprehensive assessment during February and March, including inspection visits.
Filed under: Adult Social Care | CQC | inspection
Remember to take photo ID to vote in a polling station
Published on Monday 20 April 2026 at 12:17 pm
With only two and a half weeks to election day, voters are being reminded that they need photo ID to be able to vote in a polling station.
Filed under: democracy | election | local election | Voter ID
Judge grants full injunction for unlawful Darwen Traveller encampment
Published on Thursday 16 April 2026 at 10:30 am
A judge has today ruled that a family of Travellers must vacate an unlawful encampment in Darwen and return the land back to its original state.
Curtain rises on £1m boost for Darwen Library Theatre
Published on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 11:28 am
Darwen’s much-loved Library Theatre is set to benefit from a major boost of almost £1m as part of the government’s new Arts Everywhere Fund.
Time’s running out to register to vote
Published on Friday 10 April 2026 at 10:29 am
If you want to vote in the local elections taking place on Thursday 7 May and you aren’t already registered to vote at your current address, you’ve got until Monday 20 April to register.