Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 1:32 pm
A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) designed to reduce the risk of wildfires across the West Pennine Moors has been renewed for a further three years.
Published on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 9:44 am
If you travel by bus in the borough, we’d like to hear what you think about some exciting new developments.
Published on Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 1:49 pm
The chief executives of Lancashire’s 15 councils have responded to the government on some arrangements for four new unitary councils in the county.
Filed under: Council News services | lgr
Published on Friday 14 August 2026 at 6:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has commissioned a new long-term plan to help shape the future of Blackburn Railway Station and its surrounding area.
Published on Friday 14 August 2026 at 10:12 am
The ribbon has been officially cut on a pioneering affordable housing scheme for NHS workers in Blackburn, the first of its kind in the borough.
Published on Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11:17 am
A unique travelling museum showcasing remarkable works from the Government Art Collection is set to make a special stop in Darwen this summer.
Published on Friday 7 August 2026 at 2:53 pm
The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Cassar as its new Director of Transport.
Published on Friday 7 August 2026 at 2:44 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has announced plans to extend Pleasington Cemetery to secure burial space for local people in the future.
Published on Friday 7 August 2026 at 8:00 am
Kier is set to be appointed as the contractor for Blackburn’s landmark Star Square development – part of the largest town centre regeneration scheme of its kind in Lancashire.
Published on Thursday 6 August 2026 at 3:04 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Cllr Phil Riley is backing Blackpool’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 – saying it would be good news for Blackpool, Lancashire and communities across the county.
Published on Thursday 6 August 2026 at 1:47 pm
A landlord has been ordered to pay more than £4,500 after failing to clear waste from three Darwen properties despite repeated warnings from Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Environmental Crime Team.
Published on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 6:00 pm
One of the UK’s most exciting indie-rock bands, The K’s is set to headline the grand reopening of Blackburn’s iconic King George’s Hall.
Published on Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 1:18 pm
This summer, families across Blackburn with Darwen can enjoy a packed programme of free and affordable activities taking place across the borough.
Filed under: affordable fun | Free activities | summer | summer activities
Published on Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 12:04 pm
A bold new look has been unveiled for King George’s Hall ahead of the iconic venue’s grand reopening this autumn.
Filed under: Entertainment | KGH | King George's Hall | The King is Back!
Published on Monday 3 August 2026 at 11:36 am
Volunteers who played a vital role in the success of the 2026 National Festival of Making were honoured at a special celebration event at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery.
Filed under: Festival of Making | volunteer | Volunteer Celebrations
Published on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 12:23 pm
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council and Chair of the Lancashire Combined County Authority’s Transport Committee, has welcomed the Government’s decision to reduce the bus fare cap to £2 from January 2027, saying it will help residents access jobs, education and essential services while supporting economic growth across Lancashire.
Published on Monday 27 July 2026 at 1:42 pm
Nine former councillors were recognised for their dedication and commitment to Blackburn with Darwen at last week’s Council Forum meeting, where they were presented with long service awards.
Published on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 3:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Early Years Service recently took part in research which explored the integration of early learning, education and childcare with broader early years family support.
Published on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 1:30 pm
The Government has today announced its decision on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Lancashire. This decision, subject to Parliamentary approval, represents the biggest change in local government in more than 50 years.
Published on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 10:45 am
Three Blackburn landlords who left their tenants living in a home with damp, mould and no heating have been prosecuted and ordered to pay almost £2,000 each in court fines and compensation.
Published on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 2:27 pm
The UK government has announced a social media ban for under-16s which is intended to come in to force by Spring 2027.
Filed under: Children's literature festival | Christina Gabbitas | Council Leader | Leader | Leader letter | Leader Phil Riley | open letter
Published on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11:22 am
Residents living in terraced properties across Blackburn with Darwen can now charge their electric vehicle (EV) outside their home thanks to a government funded initiative.
Filed under: Part Of Your Story
Published on Thursday 9 July 2026 at 12:22 pm
During Srebrenica Memorial Week, the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Council Leader are pledging to learn from the lessons of history to help to keep the borough one where difference and diversity is celebrated.
Filed under: community
Published on Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 1:24 pm
Students in Blackburn with Darwen have become the first in the country to complete a pioneering new digital and technology scholarship scheme.
Published on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 10:27 am
What do you get when you mix critically acclaimed artists and makers, celebrity comedian and ceramicist Johnny Vegas, and a Bhangra dancing robot?
Published on Monday 6 July 2026 at 2:31 pm
Following the overwhelming response to last year’s consultation on the future of the Conservatory at Corporation Park, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is once again asking residents to help shape its future.
Published on Thursday 2 July 2026 at 3:25 pm
Works to demolish the former Blackamoor Inn are scheduled to start next week, from Monday, July 6.
Published on Thursday 2 July 2026 at 12:33 pm
An ambitious scheme to transform Darwen town centre is set to benefit from an additional £5m of funding – taking the total to more than £20m.
Published on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 7:38 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to step in and buy an abandoned site in Blackburn, paving the way for new affordable homes.
Published on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 4:20 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is to set out its stance on vaping at a key meeting next week.
Filed under: smokefree | Smoking cessation | Vaping
Published on Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 2:50 pm
The Lancashire Waste Partnership is updating its strategy for managing waste across Lancashire from 2026-2036 and has launched a new survey to find out your views.
Filed under: bins | Consultation | environment | Lancashire | partnership | survey | waste
Published on Friday 26 June 2026 at 2:27 pm
The incredible National Festival of Making is set to return to Blackburn next weekend with a blockbuster line-up – including a brand-new Film Festival!
Published on Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:17 am
Blackburn with Darwen have launched their biggest-ever Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme, offering FREE activities and FREE meals for those eligible.
Filed under: HAF | Holiday Activities & Food
Published on Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 9:02 am
Ahead of the recording of the second Begin2Sing single, auditions are being held to find soloists to Take The Lead on the track.
Filed under: Begin2Sing | mental wellbeing | wellbeing
Published on Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 1:13 pm
Residents across Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to take a few simple steps to stay well and enjoy the warmer weather as an amber heat-health alert comes into effect across the North West.
Filed under: amber warning | extreme heat | heat health | heatwave | water safety
Published on Friday 19 June 2026 at 4:56 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has helped officially cut the ribbon on a collection of new show homes in Darwen.
Published on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s latest school outreach programme figures show that 78% of all trips to schools in the borough are done actively, with over 50% being walking journeys.
Filed under: active travel | Councillor Julie Gunn | Councillor Quesir Mahmood | Living Streets | School | walking | WOW
Published on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 12:46 pm
The first phase of a series of weekly overnight closures at Junction 5 of the M65 has now finished – almost six weeks ahead of schedule.
Published on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 10:20 am
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen who are living with a terminal illness and receiving Council Tax Support due to being on a low income may now be eligible for additional help with their council tax bill.
Filed under: council tax
Published on Monday 15 June 2026 at 3:49 pm
Flags will be raised at Blackburn and Darwen Town Halls next Monday, 22 June, to mark Armed Forces Day.
Filed under: Armed Forces Day
Published on Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:45 am
Residents are being asked to take part in six surveys designed to capture views on everything from the state of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling and walking infrastructure.
Filed under: Councillor Quesir Mahmood | cycling | National Highways and Transport | NHT | Paths | Roads | Surveys | walking
Published on Friday 12 June 2026 at 3:01 pm
Hundreds of excited schoolchildren erupted into loud cheers and rounds of applause when legendary author and poet Michael Rosen made a special guest appearance at the Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Literature Festival.
Published on Friday 12 June 2026 at 12:34 pm
A part of a national Shared Lives Plus campaign, a couple from Blackburn who became Shared Lives carers in their twenties, have shared how their experience.
Filed under: carers | Carers Service | carers week | Shared Lives | Shared Lives Scheme
Published on Friday 5 June 2026 at 9:35 am
Know a volunteer who goes over and above to make other people’s lives better? Say thank you by nominating them in this year’s Community Volunteer Awards.
Filed under: Community CVA | Community Volunteer Awards | CVA
Published on Friday 5 June 2026 at 9:05 am
Unpaid carers have opportunities to find out about the support they can access in Blackburn with Darwen next week.
Filed under: Adults and Health | carers | Carers Service | carers week
Published on Thursday 4 June 2026 at 2:55 pm
Attendees, performers and organisers involved with this year’s Mill Hill Family Festival, have said this year was their ‘best ever’.
Filed under: Mill Hill | Mill Hill Family Festival | Mill Hill Festival
Published on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11:54 am
Skilled and dedicated staff at a council run short break service for children with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and autism, have been praised for their ‘outstanding’ work by Ofsted.
Filed under: Apple Trees | OFSTED | Outstanding
Published on Friday 29 May 2026 at 4:35 pm
A Blackburn author and educator has received a national award in recognition of her efforts to empower young people to speak out about county lines exploitation and knife crime.
Filed under: Brayden Hartley | Children's literature festival | Christina Gabbitas
Published on Friday 29 May 2026 at 2:23 pm
Volunteers from across Blackburn with Darwen will be celebrated next week with a special event to recognise their contributions to our communities.
Filed under: Volunteers | Volunteers' Week
Published on Friday 29 May 2026 at 1:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to join a national coalition calling for stronger restrictions on gambling advertising, as part of its ongoing work to protect residents from gambling-related harms.
Filed under: Gambling Related Harms | public health
