Council services re-opened – end of lockdown

Many Council services have now re-opened as the national lockdown ends.

Blackburn with Darwen has been placed under Tier 3 restrictions by the Government which means that while many shops and businesses will be able to re-open, certain areas, such as hospitality and other indoor activities, will remain closed for now.

Tiers will be reviewed every 14 days, starting on 16 December.

Details of the Tier 3 restrictions can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-3-very-high-alert

The Tier 3 Very High Alert poster can be found here:

https://bit.ly/3qn3xtK

The Council website will be updated regularly to document any changes to services and businesses: https://blackburn.gov.uk/index.php/coronavirus/council-services

Services re-opening on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

• Reception at Blackburn Town Hall, Darwen Town Hall and Duke Street.
• Blackburn and Darwen Libraries (Cherry Tree Library will re-open from Friday 4th December 2020). Please see individual library pages for opening times.
• Blackburn and Darwen Market Halls. Cafes and dining in areas remain closed. Food stalls will be available for takeaway only.
• Building control – services remain open with C-19 secure measures in place for site inspections. Some non-essential site inspections are postponed until restrictions lifted.
• Council Leisure facilities. Further details can be found here BwD Leisure.
• Household Waste Recycling Centres. Bin collections will continue as normal.
• Registration services. Please make an appointment in advance – 01254 588660.
• Taxi testing and MOT’s at the Davyfield Road depot

The following public services will remain open:

• NHS and medical services including dentists
• Jobcentre Plus sites
• Courts and probation services
• Services provided to victims

Services closed:

• Community centres. Some vulnerable groups can continue to access services and those groups have been notified directly. We are awaiting further government guidance on reopening after 2nd December 2020. Please check back for updates.
• Blackburn Museum is closed. On-line exhibitions and the museum’s digital contents are available here Blackburn Museum
• King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre are closed. You can view the 2021 programme and buy tickets at BwD Venues
• Cemeteries and crematoria are closed to the public except for funerals and commemorative services, and to allow a person to pay their respects to a member of their household, a family member or friend.