Published on Friday 1 November 2024 at 1:03 pm
Our annual survey has been launched to ask you what you think the important budget priorities across Blackburn and Darwen should be for the next financial year.
Filed under: budget | Budget Consultation | Councillor | finance | Leader | Phil Riley | survey | Vicky McGurk
Published on Thursday 19 September 2024 at 11:15 am
Proposals to create a Combined County Authority for Lancashire have passed a crucial stage after the Government signalled it was happy to proceed with the plan.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | devolution | Lancashire devolution
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 Friday 17 November 2023 at 10:46 am
Impressive plans have been passed to transform Blackburn’s St John’s church into a brand new Innovation Hub.
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 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 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 Friday 5 May 2023 at 11:01 am
The vote count has now finished at King George’s Hall for the 2023 Local Elections.
Dedicated teams counted ballots all morning from 9am and the count was completed just after 11am.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | election | local election | results
Published on Wednesday 19 April 2023 at 12:38 pm
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote in this year’s local election is 5pm on Tuesday, April 25th.
Filed under: deadline | local election | proxy vote | voting
Published on Thursday 13 April 2023 at 10:16 am
The deadline is approaching for people to register to vote in this year’s local elections.
Voters in Blackburn with Darwen have been urged to register in time for this year’s elections.
Filed under: deadline | local election | Register to vote | Voter ID
Published on Tuesday 21 March 2023 at 12:43 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has been announced as a new Government Levelling Up Partner – unlocking £20m of new funding.
Published on Friday 6 May 2022 at 2:04 pm
The vote count has now finished at King George’s Hall for this year’s Local Elections.
Dedicated teams counted ballots all morning and the count was completed just after 12pm.
Published on Friday 29 April 2022 at 3:12 pm
Make sure your vote is protected in this year’s Local Elections
Whether you choose to vote at a polling station, by post, or via a proxy, it’s important to remember that your vote is yours alone.
Filed under: Crimestoppers | Electoral Commission | Local Elections | postal vote | Returning Officer | Your Vote is Yours Alone
Published on Tuesday 12 April 2022 at 11:45 am
There are just days left for people to register to vote in this year’s local elections.
Filed under: deadline | Local Elections | Register to vote | vote
Published on Friday 8 April 2022 at 2:20 pm
First time voters are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote before the April 14th deadline in a short new film featuring the voices of local college students.
Published on Wednesday 6 April 2022 at 5:19 pm
The details of all candidates standing for the local elections in Blackburn with Darwen have now been published.
Published on Wednesday 9 March 2022 at 2:19 pm
6,000 young people across Blackburn with Darwen voted in the 2022 Youth Forum elections to select three Youth MPs to represent their views during 2022-2024.
Published on Monday 20 December 2021 at 11:25 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Mohammed Khan has received his CBE at Windsor Castle from Prince William.
Published on Friday 17 December 2021 at 4:52 pm
Today the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities published the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for next year and Council leaders here have reacted to the news.
Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 11:49 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has produced a new short film reflecting on the borough’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and asking residents what they would like to see the local authority prioritise in future.
Filed under: COVID-19 | Mohammed Khan | Policy Council
Published on Friday 21 May 2021 at 9:47 am
Former football referee Councillor Derek Hardman has been officially installed as the new Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Friday 7 May 2021 at 12:47 pm
The count is on at King George’s Hall for this year’s local election results.
Dedicated teams have been counting ballots all morning and will carry on this afternoon.
Filed under: King George's Hall | Local Election count | results | Twitter | website
Published on Friday 30 April 2021 at 11:58 am
There are just days left to get your postal vote in the mail and have your say in this year’s local elections.
Filed under: Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner elections | Local Elections | Parish Elections | postal vote | vote
Published on Friday 23 April 2021 at 2:57 pm
The Local Elections, Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Election and Parish Elections take place on Thursday, May 6th.
Filed under: deadline | Local Elections | proxy vote | vote
Published on Thursday 22 April 2021 at 2:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen goes to the polls in local elections on Thursday, May 6, and the list of candidates is now available on our website.
Filed under: candidates | local election | polling stations | proxy vote | vote
Published on Wednesday 7 April 2021 at 12:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has issued a response in relation to a Lancs Live story dated April 6.
Filed under: audit | david fairclough | lancs live | statement
Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 9:53 am
Councillor Mohammed Khan has responded to the Government’s budget announcement.
He said:
I am underwhelmed by the Chancellor’s budget.
Published on Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 10:40 am
Council Tax in Blackburn and Darwen is set to rise but Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced new investment in waste services.
Filed under: council tax | finance | Mohammed Khan | Vicky McGurk
Published on Thursday 10 December 2020 at 4:29 pm
The local elections are set to be held in May 2021 – and it’s not too early to think about voting safely.
Filed under: Local Elections | May 2021 | postal vote | safety
Published on Friday 10 July 2020 at 2:13 pm
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up-to-date.
Published on Wednesday 12 February 2020 at 4:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s new Climate Change Champion has launched the borough’s fight to make a difference to the environment.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Climate Emergency Action Plan | council | Councillor | environment | Jane Oates | Vicky McGurk
Published on Wednesday 11 December 2019 at 1:24 pm
Make sure you know where your polling station is so you can vote in the General Election on Thursday, December 12th.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | General Election | polling stations
Published on Tuesday 10 December 2019 at 2:57 pm
The General Election is taking place on Thursday, December 12th. Here’s all you need to know.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | General Election | polling station
Published on Friday 29 November 2019 at 2:19 pm
What is a proxy vote how do you apply for one? Here’s all the information for you.
Filed under: General Election | proxy vote | voting
Published on Monday 25 November 2019 at 9:28 am
There are just two days left to register to vote in December’s Parliamentary election.
Voters who want to have their say in the election to take place on Thursday, December 12th have just a short time left to have their say.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | General Election | Parliamentary Election | Register to vote
Published on Tuesday 19 November 2019 at 1:45 pm
Don’t worry if you can’t get to the polling station to vote in December’s general election – there is still time to apply for a postal vote.
Filed under: deadline | General Election | postal vote | voting
Published on Thursday 25 April 2019 at 4:48 pm
The countdown has begun to European Parliament Elections which will take place on Thursday 23 May.
Filed under: European Parliament Elections | North West | Register to vote | vote
Published on Wednesday 10 April 2019 at 4:39 pm
The deadline for applications for postal and proxy voting is approaching – so don’t miss your chance to vote if you can’t be there in person.
Filed under: local election | postal vote | proxy vote | voting
Published on Thursday 4 April 2019 at 10:53 am
The deadline to register to vote in this year’s local elections is fast approaching, but you can do it in a matter of minutes.
Filed under: Denise Park | Local Elections | Register to vote | Returning Officer
Published on Friday 1 March 2019 at 3:52 pm
People who use a postal vote in elections are being asked to check their details to make sure they are up to date.
Filed under: election | postal vote | signature
Published on Tuesday 19 February 2019 at 4:30 pm
Council Tax in Blackburn and Darwen will be recommended to remain the second lowest in Lancashire despite proposals to raise it in the coming year while vital services remain under pressure.
Filed under: Andy Kay | council tax | Councillor | Finance Council
Published on Friday 30 November 2018 at 9:10 am
Female Blackburn with Darwen councillors supported a recent local community event that aimed to inspire young women and girls to get involved in local politics while celebrating the achievements of the suffragette movement.
Published on Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 11:03 am
Businesses in Blackburn town centre are being reminded that ballot papers for the renewal vote for Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) must be returned by Friday, November 2nd.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Town Centre | voting
Published on Tuesday 5 June 2018 at 5:33 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Mohammed Khan has praised the work of two organisations which have won a prestigious award.
Published on Thursday 3 May 2018 at 2:21 pm
Local elections are taking place today – here’s all you need to know.
The local elections are for you to choose who represents you on your local council – and every vote counts.
Filed under: council | local election | vote
Published on Tuesday 24 April 2018 at 2:52 pm
Wednesday, April 25th is the last day for people to apply for a proxy vote in the upcoming local elections.
Filed under: deadline | local election | proxy vote
Published on Wednesday 18 April 2018 at 11:13 am
Today – Wednesday, April 18 – is the last day for people to apply for a postal vote in the upcoming local elections.
Filed under: last chance | local election | postal vote
Published on Friday 13 April 2018 at 4:15 pm
There are just days left for people to register to vote in this year’s local elections.
Filed under: local election | Register to vote
Published on Tuesday 28 November 2017 at 3:12 pm
Children and young people are being given the chance to shadow jobs, get involved in decision-making and offer their opinions on key issues at Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | King George's Hall | Takeover Challenge 2017
Published on Friday 20 October 2017 at 10:57 am
A consultation is running on possible changes to Darwen and Blackburn’s parliamentary boundaries under proposals from the Boundary Commission for England.
Filed under: Blackburn | Boundary Commission for England | Darwen
