Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Friday 26 July 2024 at 8:35 am
In response to the publication of the Local Government Ombudsman annual report, Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued this statement.
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 3:10 pm
Matthew Ramsden brought GOLD back to Blackburn after winning the 5000m at the National U23s Athletics Championships.
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 2:32 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Shop Darwen scheme, have launched a new campaign which is all about celebrating our independent retailers, supporting our local economy, having family time out of the house this summer and getting creative!
Filed under: Darwen | family fun
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 12:30 pm
A proposal for all Blackburn with Darwen’s councillors to undergo enhanced security checks for criminal convictions is to be debated at a meeting this week.
Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 10:11 am
Blackburn with Darwen borough council is investing £30m to help improve transport links in and around South East Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn | investment | Junction 5 | M65 | South East Blackburn
Published on Friday 19 July 2024 at 1:29 pm
Every secondary school in Blackburn with Darwen is set to be part of a pioneering technology educational enrichment and scholarships programme with IN4 Group, one of the UK’s largest technology skills and innovation providers.
Filed under: Cllr Phil Riley | education | partnership
Published on Friday 19 July 2024 at 10:49 am
On the hunt for something fun to do during the summer holidays? Take a look at the fabulous what’s on guide for Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: activities | Free activities | summer | summer holidays
Published on Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 5:08 pm
A new business board whose aim is to deliver a more prosperous Lancashire has been welcomed by leading politicians following its inaugural meeting.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn with Darwen | devolution | Lancashire devolution
Published on Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 4:00 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has launched a WhatsApp channel to send residents important news, updates, and information directly.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | social media | WhatsApp
Published on Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 3:33 pm
Today, 17 July, delegates from the Saudi Arabian government’s waste management centre visited Blackburn with Darwen council’s refuse and recycling team.
Published on Friday 12 July 2024 at 11:55 am
Residents are being asked to have their say on two potential options for a proposed development of a major housing site in North East Blackburn.
Published on Friday 12 July 2024 at 10:52 am
Over the past year, the council have been continuing with their vow to lower the borough’s greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a global call to tackle the impact of them.
Filed under: Blackburn | climate change | Darwen | environment
Published on Friday 12 July 2024 at 9:30 am
Young adults are being encouraged to attend Blackburn with Darwen’s new and exciting Career Roadshow.
This is a free event aimed at those looking for advice and support when choosing their career path.
Filed under: Career | career advice | Careers and jobs | Jobs and Skilla Fair
Published on Thursday 11 July 2024 at 3:22 pm
This week, many young people from across Blackburn with Darwen are receiving important safety advice to prepare them for independent travelling.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | Highways | Katie Boulton | road safety | safety | School
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 1:06 pm
The National Festival of Making has become a firm fixture in the cultural calendar of Blackburn and Darwen as over 40 thousand visitors enjoyed events and activities at 24 venues in the town this weekend.
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 11:24 am
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked for their views on improving the borough’s Highways and Transport Services by taking part in a number of surveys.
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 11:19 am
A stretch of road in Darwen has been re-named Gary Aspden Way to celebrate the incredible contributions that the adidas designer and Spezial curator has made to the borough he’s so proud to call home.
Published on Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 10:00 am
Published on Tuesday 9 July 2024 at 1:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen borough council will begin collecting residents’ food waste from June 2026, with businesses of 10 employees or more expected to arrange for their own food waste to be collected before then.
Filed under: Blackburn | climate change | Darwen | environment | Food | food waste | Recycling
Published on Friday 5 July 2024 at 4:05 pm
A report to next week’s Executive Board meeting of Blackburn with Darwen Council highlights how the organisation’s finances are being managed well.
Published on Wednesday 3 July 2024 at 5:18 pm
Nationally renowned artists are set to unveil their specially commissioned works at the Festival of Making this weekend and you can see them all for free!
Published on Monday 1 July 2024 at 12:06 pm
Are you heading to the National Festival of Making this weekend?
We know that Patrick Grant and Esme Young – judges of the hugely popular BBC 2 series ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’ – are!
Published on Friday 28 June 2024 at 1:24 pm
New plans have been revealed for a Skills and Cyber Campus of national significance in Blackburn.
Published on Thursday 27 June 2024 at 12:12 pm
With so much to see and do at the National Festival of Making, you’re sure to work up an appetite.
Published on Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 4:20 pm
If you’re looking for something good to do over the weekend of July and 6th and 7th, this will be music to your ears!
Published on Tuesday 25 June 2024 at 10:52 am
Looking for fun for all the family? Look no further than the National Festival of Making!
Published on Monday 24 June 2024 at 10:08 am
There’s less than two weeks to go until the National Festival of Making returns and takes over Blackburn town centre.
Published on Friday 21 June 2024 at 1:43 pm
Have you ever wondered what exactly the Shared Lives scheme is?
We’ve put together three handy short videos to explain everything about the programme – and to introduce you to some of our fantastic Shared Lives carers and service users.
Filed under: Adults and Health | campaign | carers | contact | Mark Warren | service users | Shared Lives | Shared Lives Week | video
Published on Thursday 20 June 2024 at 8:56 am
Clean Air Day is today – Thursday 20 June – and is the UK’s largest air pollution campaign.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | air pollution | Clean Air Day 2024 | environment | mental health | physical health | public health | schools
Published on Wednesday 19 June 2024 at 2:59 pm
Pupils from 10 primary schools across Blackburn with Darwen have had experience in various police matters as part of a pilot launched by Lancashire Police with the help of the council.
Published on Friday 14 June 2024 at 10:32 am
Know a fantastic volunteer who deserves recognition for the selfless work they do? Nominate them in this year’s Community Volunteer Awards.
Filed under: Community Volunteer Awards | volunteering | Volunteers
Published on Friday 14 June 2024 at 9:10 am
Refugee Week is nearly here in Blackburn with Darwen with a fantastic programme of arts, culture and food.
Filed under: arts | Blackburn Library | Blackburn Museum | Culture | Mark Warren | Refugee Week
Published on Thursday 13 June 2024 at 5:15 pm
The history books describe the laying of the cornerstone for Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery as a grand affair filled with ‘pride and pomp.’
Published on Friday 7 June 2024 at 4:18 pm
As Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery celebrates its 150th anniversary, we take a look at how the magnificent wrought iron gates came to open for the very first time on June 11th 1874.
Published on Friday 7 June 2024 at 10:47 am
Blackburn Market has recently had its facilities refurbished to a high standard for all who visit.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Darwen Market | market | Markets
Published on Thursday 6 June 2024 at 10:25 am
Take part in our new short survey and help shape the future of Darwen!
Published on Friday 31 May 2024 at 2:27 pm
Throughout June you can get 10% off our new digital screen advertising bundles. Pick a package from the table below, decide how many weeks you’d like to run your adverts for and get in touch.
Published on Friday 31 May 2024 at 1:46 pm
With the general election less than five weeks away, it’s time to get ready to vote on Thursday 4 July.
Filed under: election | General Election
Published on Thursday 30 May 2024 at 5:54 pm
Blackburn with Darwen borough council’s environmental crime team have secured 22 waste prosecutions recently, totalling £14,584.
Filed under: environment | environmental crime | Fine | fly tipping | Issue | litter | Prosecuted | prosecution | waste
Published on Thursday 30 May 2024 at 4:00 pm
Applications are now open for the extension of the Household Support Fund in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: cost of living | Councillor | Department for Work and Pensions | Household Support Fund | HSF | Leader | Phil Riley | support
Published on Thursday 30 May 2024 at 12:14 pm
Council Leader Councillor Phil Riley has been to visit a mattress recycling business based in Darwen with big ambitions for the future.
Filed under: business | businesses | Darwen | environment | Leader | Recycling
Published on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 4:33 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is working alongside Deco Publique and the new Darwen Long Term Plan Board to engage with residents and members of the local community – to get to know what you think.
Published on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 9:35 am
Blackburn with Darwen borough council Trading Standards team have been busy putting put premises to the test when it comes to vapes, by undertaking two separate operations to tackle the sale of underage and illegal vapes.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | health | public health | trading standards | vapes | Vaping
Published on Friday 24 May 2024 at 11:02 am
On the hunt for something fun to do this half term? Take a look at the fabulous what’s on guide for Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Museum | Free | Free activities | half term | Libraries | Markets
Published on Friday 24 May 2024 at 9:37 am
Effective improvements to the quality of support for young people leaving care in Blackburn with Darwen have been highlighted in feedback from Ofsted inspectors, published on Friday 24 May 2024.
Filed under: care leavers | Children and Young People | Leaving Care Team | OFSTED
Published on Thursday 23 May 2024 at 7:42 pm
Plans have been approved for a new manufacturing and research centre in Darwen – part of the impressive £100m Darwen Town Deal.
Published on Monday 20 May 2024 at 4:40 pm
Darwen Live is back this Bank Holiday weekend and organisers are bringing the party as it celebrates 25 years!
Published on Friday 17 May 2024 at 3:37 pm
Blackburn’s The Making Rooms is celebrating after being awarded a share of £500,000 to help tackle electronic waste and help communities in need get online.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Town Centre | Making Rooms | The Making Rooms
Published on Friday 17 May 2024 at 11:27 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has secured £500,000 of new Green Space Funding for King William Street through the High Street Accelerator pilot.
Filed under: Accelerator fund | King William Sttreet | quesir mahmood
Published on Friday 17 May 2024 at 9:02 am
The new Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen is Councillor Brian Taylor, who represents the Darwen West ward.
Filed under: mayor | Mayor Making
