Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 3:33 pm
A report recommending the withdrawal of some designated school bus routes from the south of the borough to Bolton will be discussed at Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Executive Board meeting next week.
Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 9:23 am
The Lancashire Telegraph is showing support for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards by becoming the media partner sponsor.
Filed under: awards | Community Volunteer Awards | volunteering | Volunteers
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 Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 4:16 pm
Start making plans – the National Festival of Making is this weekend and not to be missed!
Published on Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 1:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Children’s Services Team have been recognised for being one of the best teams in England for delivering Education, Health and Care Plans for children and young people with special needs on time.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Children’s Services | Schools and Education
Published on Friday 23 June 2023 at 2:56 pm
We are looking for brilliant people to become part of our rewarding Shared Lives scheme.
Next week is Shared Lives Week, so we are shining a light on the scheme in Blackburn with Darwen and some of the fantastic carers who make a real difference to the lives of the people they take care of and their own lives as well.
Filed under: carers | Councillor | family | Mustafa Desai | Shared Lives Week
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 Friday 23 June 2023 at 12:17 pm
Following the fire that damaged part of Pleasington Crematorium two weeks ago, Council bosses are hopeful that the building can reopen for cremation services in late July.
Filed under: Pleasington Crematorium
Published on Thursday 22 June 2023 at 3:47 pm
There has been lots of excitement this week as four of the eight children’s centres in the borough were launched as Family Hubs.
Filed under: Family Hub | Family Hubs
Published on Thursday 22 June 2023 at 10:02 am
Blackburn with Darwen Environment Services Team joined forces with the Environment Agency and Lancashire Police to carry out inspections at waste permitted sites across the borough.
Filed under: enforcement | environmental crime | waste
Published on Tuesday 20 June 2023 at 4:52 pm
Children’s home SEEDS has been awarded a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted.
The home operates a short-break service and provides an outreach service where children ‘thrive’.
Published on Monday 19 June 2023 at 12:55 pm
A plaque was unveiled in memory of ‘Darwen’s Litter Picking Dog’ – Rosco who died this year and was the main reason behind Keep Darwen Tidy.
Filed under: Councillor Jim Smith | Councillor Katrina Fielding | Keep Darwen Tidy
Published on Monday 19 June 2023 at 9:56 am
Refugee Week has sprung into action in Blackburn with Darwen with the Compassion Conference in Blackburn Cathedral.
Filed under: Refugee Week | refugees | social integration
Published on Monday 19 June 2023 at 9:11 am
Blackburn’s Heritage will be displayed on BBC Two this evening as Michael Portillo takes his Great British Railway Journey to the town.
Filed under: Barbara Castle | Blackburn | Jubilee Square | road safety
Published on Friday 16 June 2023 at 10:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s former Director of Public Health has been recognised in King Charles’s birthday honours list, with a British Empire Medal.
Filed under: British Empire Medal | Director of Public Health | Honours | King Charles
Published on Friday 16 June 2023 at 2:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council leaders have thanked volunteers for their support in making a difference to the lives of others.
Published on Thursday 15 June 2023 at 11:35 am
Special trails are in place in parks in Blackburn and Darwen to help us all do our bit to improve air quality and tackle pollution in our borough.
Filed under: air pollution | Blackburn | Bold Venture Park | clean air day | Darwen | health | mental health | Witton Park
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 Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 1:15 pm
Speak Their Name is a new project bringing together people who have been bereaved by suicide, to form a peer support group.
Filed under: bereavement | Brian Taylor | Councillor | Making Rooms | public health | Speak Their Name | suicide | Support group
Published on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 1:13 pm
A new phase of the Household Support Scheme has started to carry on helping people with the rising cost of living.
Filed under: application | cost of living | help | Household Support Scheme | support
Published on Monday 12 June 2023 at 5:13 pm
A successful Blackburn precision engineering company is forecast to double its turnover following £1m of investment.
Published on Friday 9 June 2023 at 4:01 pm
Following the fire that broke out at Pleasington Crematorium around 11.20am on Thursday 8 June, here are some key facts to explain what we know at this stage.
Filed under: fire | Pleasington Crematorium
Published on Friday 9 June 2023 at 2:36 pm
Go Ape is set to open its brand new high ropes experience in Blackburn’s flagship park this summer.
Published on Thursday 8 June 2023 at 1:12 pm
Following a fire breaking out at Pleasington Crematorium around 11.20am today, we have issued the following statement.
Filed under: fire | Pleasington Crematorium
Published on Wednesday 7 June 2023 at 6:04 pm
When we talk about pride – and we mean real pride and by the absolute bucket full – there’s one event that’s not to be missed in 2023… it is, of course, Blackburn Pride!
Filed under: Blackburn Pride | pride
Published on Wednesday 7 June 2023 at 4:01 pm
Speeds of processing planning applications in Blackburn with Darwen continue to improve, putting the Council top of all Lancashire authorities for major planning applications.
Filed under: performance | Planning | planning and highways committee
Published on Monday 5 June 2023 at 3:43 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Housing Needs Team have been shortlisted for a prestigious award for their work to support the borough’s homeless at the pods based in Shadsworth.
Published on Monday 5 June 2023 at 11:32 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: awards | Community Volunteer Awards | volunteering | Volunteers
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 Wednesday 24 May 2023 at 5:41 pm
If you’re looking for ways to make a positive difference to the lives of others in Blackburn with Darwen, then make your way to the CVS Volunteers’ Fair to find out about local volunteering opportunities.
Filed under: Community CVS | volunteer | volunteering | Volunteers' Week
Published on Tuesday 23 May 2023 at 6:25 pm
A Blackburn shop owner who was found guilty of nine offences relating to the sale of illicit tobacco has been ordered to pay £85,000.
Filed under: environment | Executive Member for Environment | Jim Smith
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 Friday 19 May 2023 at 1:53 pm
Next week will see the return of Darwen Live – the UK’s biggest free music festival.
Published on Thursday 18 May 2023 at 7:25 pm
NHS worker becomes Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen
NHS Healthcare Assistant and former textile worker Coun Parwaiz Akhtar is the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen for 2023/24.
Filed under: Mayor Making | Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen | The Mayor
Published on Thursday 18 May 2023 at 10:53 am
An International Food Hub launched in Blackburn this week supporting integration and culture across the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Town Centre | Our Community Our Future | Phil Riley | social integration
Published on Tuesday 16 May 2023 at 12:06 pm
Make space in your diary – the National Festival of Making is back for 2023 and it’s not to be missed!
Published on Monday 15 May 2023 at 3:43 pm
Foster Care Fortnight is running from Monday 15 May – Sunday 28 May 2023 this year.
Filed under: FCF | Foster Care Fortnight | Foster Care Fortnight 2023
Published on Monday 15 May 2023 at 2:44 pm
Four Blackburn residents have been fined a total of £5,216 for allowing rubbish and animal waste to build up in yards outside their homes.
Published on Wednesday 10 May 2023 at 2:55 pm
An impressive new piece of art celebrating the world’s first-ever Western film is set to be installed – right here in Blackburn!
Published on Tuesday 9 May 2023 at 5:07 pm
To commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III on May 6th an English Oak tree has been taken from King George V Playing Fields in Blackburn and re-planted in Corporation Park.
Published on Saturday 6 May 2023 at 10:22 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Mayor is celebrating the Birthday of his lifetime today saying it was cause for a double celebration when he met the King earlier this week!
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 Tuesday 2 May 2023 at 9:25 am
Some families supported by children’s centres and Blackburn Foodbank will this week receive special biscuits to celebrate King Charles III’s Coronation.
Filed under: children's centres | Coronation | mayor
Published on Friday 28 April 2023 at 4:00 pm
The winners of the Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Coronation-themed If I Were King/Queen competition have been announced.
Published on Thursday 27 April 2023 at 4:50 pm
King George’s Hall in Blackburn will be lit up on the evening of Friday 28 April, International Workers’ Memorial Day, as a mark of respect to workers who lost their lives at work.
Filed under: International Workers Memorial Day
Published on Wednesday 26 April 2023 at 5:43 pm
Condolences have been shared following the sad news about the death of former long-serving Blackburn with Darwen councillor Colin Rigby.
Filed under: mayor
Published on Friday 21 April 2023 at 11:53 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council will mark St George’s Day with a very special message on its digital advertising screens.
Filed under: April 23rd | Chief Executive | Councillor | digital screens | St George's Day | Suleman Khonat
Published on Thursday 20 April 2023 at 12:19 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a video message to share Eid greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this weekend.
Filed under: Eid | Eid Mubarak | mayor
