Published on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 3:10 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Public Health team has scooped the national Quality Improvement Award for its work on bringing down the rates of children’s tooth decay in the borough.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | ADPH Awards | Blackburn with Darwen | Councillor | Damian Talbot | dental health | Oral Health | public health | Quality
Published on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 11:53 am
With the festive season approaching, now is the time to make sure you are protected against flu and Covid.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Christmas | covid | flu | pop-up | public health | Stay Well | vaccine | Winter
Published on Wednesday 29 November 2023 at 11:38 am
The cold snap and freezing temperatures are expected to last all this week until next Tuesday, December 5th, and an amber weather alert has been issued across the whole of the North West including Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: advice | cold weather | cost of living | Councillor | Damian Talbot | support | Winter
Published on Friday 24 November 2023 at 9:28 am
As part of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, special roadshows are coming to Blackburn with Darwen to give people advice and support about fuel and energy costs this winter.
Filed under: Blackburn | cost of living | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Darwen | energy | Fuel Poverty Awareness Day | market
Published on Monday 20 November 2023 at 12:26 pm
Darwen’s Christmas lights switch-on has been hailed the ‘best ever’ by crowds who turned out in their thousands for headliners N-Trance.
Published on Tuesday 31 October 2023 at 12:49 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Phil Riley, has welcomed news that the Government is asking train companies to withdraw proposals to close hundreds of ticket offices including ones in Preston, Accrington and Burnley.
Filed under: Councillor | Government | Leader | Phil Riley | rail | ticket office
Published on Friday 20 October 2023 at 11:11 am
A survey has been launched by Blackburn with Darwen Council to ask residents, businesses and partners their views on what they feel spending priorities should be in the next financial year.
Filed under: Consultation | finance settlement | finances | funding | government funding | Public Consultation | survey
Published on Tuesday 17 October 2023 at 12:12 pm
Get ready to set your Christmas spirit free at the Darwen lights switch on with headline act, N-Trance!
Published on Thursday 12 October 2023 at 6:43 pm
At the Executive Board meeting on Thursday 12 October, the Council Leader made a statement on the Israel – Palestine conflict, and a minute’s silence was observed.
Published on Thursday 5 October 2023 at 5:23 pm
Nearly one week after the law change banning certain single-use plastic items in England was introduced by the Government, Blackburn with Darwen Council officers are reminding businesses that they could face a fine if they fail to implement the new changes.
Filed under: ban | Fine | gas | greenhouse | incineration | landfill | law | plastic | plastics | pollution | recycle | recycling. environment | sea-life | single-use | Tony | Watson | wildlife
Published on Tuesday 3 October 2023 at 1:05 pm
Darwen Youth Centre could almost double in size as part of impressive £3m plans revealed today.
Published on Thursday 21 September 2023 at 2:34 pm
Sunday will mark 125 years since Darwen Tower was officially opened – read our special Shuttle feature written by celebrated Darwen historian, Harold Heys:
September 24th marks the 125th anniversary of the official opening of Darwen Tower after 16 months of hard graft by a small team on the windswept moors.
Published on Wednesday 20 September 2023 at 10:52 am
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being invited to have their say on proposed new charging points for electric vehicles.
Published on Friday 15 September 2023 at 9:49 am
Plans have been revealed for a new manufacturing and research centre in Darwen – supported by the £100m Town Deal.
Published on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 2:12 pm
Motorists and local residents are being advised that a series of resurfacing works will begin in the next fortnight across three locations in Blackburn and on the A666 in Darwen town centre.
Filed under: A666 | Audley | Audley Range | Highways | roadworks | Town Centre
Published on Friday 25 August 2023 at 12:29 pm
Residents are being invited to review and comment on proposed modifications to Blackburn with Darwen Council’s new Local Plan.
Published on Thursday 17 August 2023 at 4:14 pm
New rules are now in place in Blackburn with Darwen preventing family homes from being converted to HMOs without planning permission.
Published on Wednesday 19 July 2023 at 5:23 pm
We’ve met with traders from Darwen Market today to update them on the Darwen Town Deal plans.
Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 4:37 pm
Herbert Parkinson Ltd has thrown open its doors to celebrate 70 years as a John Lewis Partner.
Published on Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 4:22 pm
The Bolton IRONMAN UK route, which runs across parts of Darwen and Belmont, and updated road closures have been announced.
Published on Friday 23 June 2023 at 2:03 pm
This weekend marks the 8th Annual Festival of Brass in Darwen – and the appearance of a historic trophy for the winner!
Filed under: Blackburn and Darwen Band | competition | Councillor | Darwen | Phil Riley | Trophy
Published on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 3:17 pm
The Council is delighted to announce that its ambitious new Local Plan has taken another major step forward, helping to secure on-going housing, employment, environmental and infrastructure improvements for the next 15 years.
Published on Saturday 3 June 2023 at 10:41 am
A thriving Darwen textile mill is celebrating 70 years as part of the John Lewis Partnership.
Published on Saturday 3 June 2023 at 10:40 am
Darwen Cricket Club’s impressive clubhouse transformation is now well over the line with help from the Darwen Town Deal.
Published on Thursday 25 May 2023 at 11:18 am
A partnership between Blackburn College, EE, DWP Local Jobcentres and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has created a pathway into work for more than 40 local people.
Filed under: Blackburn College | Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | BwD Learning | EE | employment | jobs | National Careers Service
Published on Friday 19 May 2023 at 1:57 pm
Top artists are set to work with three of Blackburn with Darwen’s leading businesses as part of the National Festival of Making’s ‘Art in Manufacturing’ programme.
Published on Wednesday 1 March 2023 at 5:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s budget for 2023/2024 has been approved.
This year the budget is about implementing more of the achievements that have been gained so far and how the Council can ensure hard-working residents can live a better life.
Filed under: Adult Social Care | budget | Corporate Plan | council tax
Published on Wednesday 1 March 2023 at 9:02 am
Detailed designs are starting to be developed for the future transformation of Darwen Market – part of the £100m Darwen Town Deal.
Published on Wednesday 15 February 2023 at 11:35 am
Love was most definitely in the air when celebrity designer Patrick Grant visited Darwen Market.
Judge on the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick chose the beautiful Victorian building as the location for the latest fashion shoot for his ethical clothing brand, Community Clothing.
Published on Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 5:04 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s apprentice drive is back and once again the Council wants to grow its own local talent and encourage residents to work within the borough.
Filed under: Apprenticeships | Careers and jobs | skills
Published on Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 9:54 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has had its bid for almost £7m of Government funding agreed.
The UK Shared Prosperity funding will be focused on business growth and skills opportunities, culture and place-making, and supporting young people.
Published on Wednesday 23 November 2022 at 9:32 am
Christmas really has come early for Youth Zone Darwen thanks to a £100K funding boost from the John Lewis Foundation Trust.
Published on Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 2:52 pm
Record crowds gathered in Darwen Market Square for the Christmas Lights Switch On this weekend.
90s hit makers, D:Ream were the headline act, joined on stage by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Suleman Khonat, and the Deputy Leader of the Town Council, Councillor Kevin Connor, for the big countdown.
Published on Friday 18 November 2022 at 3:28 pm
Darwen’s landmark Tower is set to be lit this weekend as part of the town’s ever-popular Christmas lights switch on event.
Published on Friday 4 November 2022 at 11:55 am
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has today welcomed a £2m boost for the boroughs arts, culture and creative industries.
Published on Tuesday 1 November 2022 at 10:24 am
Today marks the start of Road Safety Awareness Month and leaders across the borough are reminding pedestrians and motorists to stay safe.
Filed under: Councillor Damian Talbot | councillor zainab rawat | road safety | road safety month
Published on Thursday 27 October 2022 at 2:01 pm
D:REAM is set to headline an action-packed day of festive fun to mark the Christmas lights being switched on in Darwen.
Published on Friday 21 October 2022 at 3:30 pm
Sunbird Records is calling on the community to rally behind it as it bids to be part of a new £3.5m grassroots music venue initiative.
Published on Friday 21 October 2022 at 2:00 pm
Proud Darreners, James Readfern and Nathan Banks are set to become the new ‘guardians’ of Darwen Tower.
Published on Friday 7 October 2022 at 12:20 pm
Olympians are set to descend on Darwen next week to train at a skate park which has gone from being one of the smallest in the country to one of the very best.
Published on Tuesday 27 September 2022 at 2:58 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has set out his £1bn vision for the future of the borough.
Published on Saturday 17 September 2022 at 9:18 am
King George’s Hall and Blackburn Town Hall will be lit purple on Sunday evening as a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen.
Published on Thursday 1 September 2022 at 4:18 pm
A Darwen playground is set to benefit from a £100,000 transformation.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced that the playground at Blacksnape Playing Fields will undergo a full renovation.
Published on Friday 26 August 2022 at 11:24 am
Darreners will once again be able to enjoy a trip to the top of the Tower with its £300,000 restoration now fully completed.
Published on Tuesday 23 August 2022 at 4:59 pm
Ceremonial artefacts gifted to Darwen Library benefactor, Andrew Carnegie in 1908 have gone on display in the town.
Published on Monday 4 July 2022 at 1:29 pm
The countdown is on to Blackburn with Darwen welcoming the Queen’s Baton Relay – part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Published on Thursday 9 June 2022 at 5:09 pm
More than £250,000 has been raised for Youth Zone Darwen – beating the fundraising target and making the much needed service a reality.
Published on Thursday 26 May 2022 at 2:14 pm
A Jubilee beacon will be lit at Darwen Tower to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign on the evening of Thursday, June 2nd.
Published on Thursday 26 May 2022 at 2:12 pm
The winner of a competition to light the Jubilee Beacon at Darwen Tower has been officially crowned!
Published on Wednesday 25 May 2022 at 10:37 am
The £1.2m transformation of a skate park in Darwen is just weeks away from completion.
And, already two international events have been booked at Junction 4 Skatepark – which is set to host Olympic trials and attract visitors from around the world.
