Blackburn with Darwen Council staff newsletter
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First time voters help explain this year’s elections in BwD

A video produced by Blackburn with Darwen Council to explain the elections taking place in the borough this year features some first time voters.

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Eid greetings from the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen

The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Parwaiz Akhtar, has recorded a video message to share Eid greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this week.

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New planning application to repair the roof of Blackburn’s King George’s Hall

A new planning application has been submitted to repair the roof of the historic King George’s Hall.

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Mayor of BwD shares Easter greetings

The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Parwaiz Akhtar, has recorded a video message to share Easter greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this weekend.

Easter advertising offer: 10% off

Get crackin’ with our eggcellent Easter advertising offer: 10% Off

Throughout April you can get 10% off all advertising bookings.

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Tom set for retirement after more than 50 years on Darwen Market

For more than five decades, Tom Turner has been a familiar face on Darwen Market –  some say that he’s part of the furniture there.

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Three weeks left to register to vote in this year’s elections

Elections are taking place in Blackburn with Darwen on Thursday 2 May.

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Extended opening hours announced for Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery as it celebrates 150-year anniversary

Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery has announced new opening hours from April.

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£750,000 boost revealed for Blackburn’s Corporation Park

Corporation Park is set to benefit from £750,000 of new funding successfully secured by Blackburn with Darwen Council.

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Leader backs Transport for the North call on Avanti

Leader of the Council, Councillor Phil Riley, has backed Transport for the North’s call to bring back Avanti West Coast services back into public control.