Blackburn artist creates multisoundscape tapestry for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Published on Friday 27 May 2022 at 11:51 am
Renowned local artist Jamie Holman has created a monumental artwork celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Response to Platinum Jubilee City Status Competition
Published on Friday 20 May 2022 at 10:04 am
Responding to the announcement about the Platinum Jubilee City Status Competition, Council Leader, Councillor Phil Riley, said:
“It was really important for the Council to apply for this honour on behalf of all those who are determined to make Blackburn successful.
City bid update
Published on Thursday 24 March 2022 at 4:31 pm
In December 2021, Blackburn officially submitted its bid to become a city through the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Applying for a street party to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee
Published on Tuesday 1 March 2022 at 5:14 pm
The borough’s gearing up for a royal weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and you’re all invited to join in!
The 39 places bidding to become a city for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Published on Wednesday 29 December 2021 at 3:45 pm
Blackburn is joined by the likes of Bournemouth, Reading, Doncaster and Wrexham who are also in the running for the accolade – which also includes British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies for the first time.
City status conversation as Council Leader receives CBE
Published on Monday 20 December 2021 at 11:25 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Mohammed Khan has received his CBE at Windsor Castle from Prince William.
Blackburn submits bid for city status in Platinum Jubilee competition
Published on Friday 10 December 2021 at 9:27 am
Blackburn, Lancashire: A City of Our Own Making
Blackburn’s bid for City Status has been formally submitted by the Council – in the very same year the town celebrates its magnificent King George’s Hall 100th anniversary.
World-leading wallpaper manufacturer Graham & Brown boss backs Blackburn’s bid for city status
Published on Thursday 9 December 2021 at 2:30 pm
Blackburn has submitted its bid for City Status.
Why I’m backing Blackburn’s Bid for City Status: A look back over the decades with BBC presenter Gerald Jackson
Published on Monday 6 December 2021 at 3:43 pm
BBC radio presenter and Blackburn resident Gerald Jackson, who has a 50 year association with BBC Radio Lancashire, has shared his memories of the town and outlined why he’s backing Blackburn’s bid for City Status.
Photo Campaign Boosts City Bid
Published on Monday 6 December 2021 at 10:31 am
A local charity has begun a campaign to bolster support for Blackburn to become a city.
Religious leaders show support for Blackburn’s city bid
Published on Friday 3 December 2021 at 3:41 pm
Blackburn is home to it’s very own Cathedral alongside a variety of historic church buildings that have become established landmarks across the town.
Council leaders back Blackburn’s bid for city status
Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 4:22 pm
Leaders from across Blackburn with Darwen Council are set to lend their support for Blackburn’s bid for City Status at tonight’s (Thursday’s) Policy Council meeting.
Blackburn’s City Bid receives support from its biggest admirers
Published on Friday 26 November 2021 at 6:07 pm
Support for Blackburn’s City Bid has grown rapidly since the announcement that the town was applying for city status.
#BackingBlackburnPhotography – city bid competition
Published on Thursday 11 November 2021 at 1:00 pm
Blackburn’s City Bid explained & how YOU can get involved!
Published on Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 4:32 pm
As part of the celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year, a competition has been launched to grant city status to towns in the UK.
Blackburn to enter ‘City Status’ competition to mark Queen’s Jubilee
Published on Friday 5 November 2021 at 9:26 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is today (Friday, November 5) announcing its intention to bid for City Status as part of a nation competition to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
In this section
- 22 reasons why Blackburn should be a city in 2022
- City Bid: Message from Leader and Chief Executive
- Support for our City Bid