Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Monday 24 October 2022 at 2:12 pm
Residents who have been affected by Long Covid are being invited to get help as support sessions are being re-introduced across the borough.
Filed under: Councillor Damian Talbot | covid | covid support | long covid clinic
Published on Monday 24 October 2022 at 9:15 am
People all over Blackburn with Darwen have nominated hundreds of their local heroes for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards.
Filed under: Awards ceremony | Community CVS | Community Volunteer Awards | Councillor | CVA | Garth Hodgkinson | King George's Hall | Phil Riley | Volunteers
Published on Friday 21 October 2022 at 5:23 pm
17 brand new benches are being installed across Blackburn with Darwen, engraved with lines of poetry inspired by the Covid lockdowns.
Filed under: covid benches | Covid memorial
Published on Friday 21 October 2022 at 4:51 pm
Blackburn is celebrating after winning “Gold” at the Royal Horticultural Society’s North West in Bloom Awards, which honour the region’s greenest and most beautiful locations.
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 Thursday 20 October 2022 at 11:14 am
Plans to transform two playgrounds at Blackburn’s flagship Witton Park have been revealed.
The £350,000 proposals include a large activity play area on the current site of The Wits and a full re-vamp of the younger children’s playground.
Published on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 4:47 pm
The Post Office have written to the Council asking us to share news about a re-location from it’s currently Blackburn Town Centre premises.
Filed under: Consultation | post office | Public Consultation
Published on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 2:20 pm
Gary Shaw, who works in the Open Spaces Team at Blackburn with Darwen Council, along with his partially sighted friend Paul, who also used to work for the Council, have completed over 40 triathlons together and are set to run the Blackburn 10k this December at Ewood Park.
Published on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 1:13 pm
The first homes at the landmark Brookfield Vale development in Blackburn have been completed.
Countryside and its partners, Together Housing Group and Sigma Capital are leading on the development and were joined by representatives from Blackburn with Darwen Council, to celebrate the first milestone.
Published on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 9:58 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is once again supporting local charity One Voice Blackburn in their search for local heroes.
Published on Tuesday 18 October 2022 at 2:34 pm
A Blackburn luxury car specialist is set to expand after being named the preferred bidder for a prominent development site.
Published on Tuesday 18 October 2022 at 11:26 am
Here in Blackburn with Darwen we are delighted that we have received funding to develop four family hubs.
Published on Monday 17 October 2022 at 5:37 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has today welcomed a high court judgement.
The Council has successfully defended a claim brought by Thomas Barnes and Sons plc (in administration) regarding the construction of Blackburn Bus Station.
Published on Friday 14 October 2022 at 2:12 pm
This year Get Online Week is taking place from 17-23 October 2022.
Free and friendly support is being offered at venues right across the borough and includes one-to-one tuition, drop in support sessions, tablet training, I.T.
Filed under: digital inclusion | Free | Get Online Week | skills | support
Published on Wednesday 12 October 2022 at 4:26 pm
A Darwen playground is set to open after undergoing a £100,000 transformation.
Blackburn with Darwen Council commissioned work to renovate the playground last month at Blacksnape Playing Fields.
Published on Tuesday 11 October 2022 at 2:56 pm
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being asked for their views on the priorities of a new local health partnership.
Filed under: health | Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Partnership | proposals | survey
Published on Sunday 9 October 2022 at 12:00 pm
Members of the Blackburn with Darwen People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis met for their second session this week, hearing from a group of experts on the impacts of climate change at both a local and national level.
Published on Friday 7 October 2022 at 4:27 pm
32 residents from the Blackburn with Darwen People’s Jury on Climate Change met in Blackburn last week, kicking off the first of eight sessions.
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 Thursday 6 October 2022 at 4:42 pm
A new phase of the Household Support Scheme will launch on Monday, October 10 – with some changes to who can apply.
Filed under: Cost of Living Crisis | costs | Councillor | energy bills | Food | Household Support Scheme | petrol | Vicky McGurk
Published on Thursday 6 October 2022 at 3:28 pm
Due to the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the difficult decision was taken to postpone the World Suicide Prevention Day vigils in September in line with other local and national events, as the nation entered a period of mourning.
Filed under: Blackburn | Brian Taylor | Councillor | Darwen | mental health | quesir mahmood | suicide prevention | support | training | vigil
Published on Wednesday 5 October 2022 at 5:53 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s latest group of apprentices are one month into their journey, with the ‘Class of 2022’ being the eleventh cohort since the successful apprenticeship programme launched in 2011.
Published on Tuesday 4 October 2022 at 1:42 pm
New plans have been revealed to build back Blackburn’s Blakey Moor Terrace – a gem in the town’s new Cultural Quarter – even better.
Published on Monday 3 October 2022 at 10:18 am
With the weather taking an autumnal turn, Blackburn with Darwen Council health chiefs are advising people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves from winter viruses.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Covid-19 vaccination programme | Flu vaccination | vaccination
Published on Friday 30 September 2022 at 3:10 pm
We all know Barbara Castle as an influential trailblazer for women everywhere.
As a town, Blackburn is hugely proud of its former MP.
Filed under: #BeMoreBarbara | Barbara Castle | Theatre
Published on Thursday 29 September 2022 at 3:11 pm
Stoptober is nearly here and now is the time to give stopping smoking a go.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing the annual stop smoking campaign, Stoptober, which starts on Saturday, October 1.
Filed under: Active Lancashire | cigarettes | Councillor | Damian Talbot | quitting | stoptober | wellbeing
Published on Thursday 29 September 2022 at 12:48 pm
The Director of Public Health annual report outlining the health and wellbeing of Blackburn with Darwen’s residents has been published.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Climate | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Director of Public Health | growth | pandemic | public health annual report
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2022 at 4:23 pm
A new campaign is being launched across Blackburn with Darwen to tackle dog fouling, reminding dog owners to pick up after their pooch.
Published on Tuesday 27 September 2022 at 6:57 pm
Dorothy Whipple was perhaps Blackburn’s greatest writer.
In fact, J.B. Priestley once described her as ‘the Jane Austen of the twentieth century.’
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 Friday 23 September 2022 at 6:16 pm
The 2022 Blackburn is Hiring event took place at King George’s Hall on the 21st of September.
Filed under: careers advice | Careers and jobs | Careers Fair | Schools and Education
Published on Friday 23 September 2022 at 2:09 pm
A Blackburn car dealer has been convicted of breaching a noise abatement notice and fined a total of £8500.
Published on Friday 23 September 2022 at 11:17 am
Residents and Council staff have come together to transform a back alley in the Blackburn Infirmary area, making it a safe and friendly space for local residents to enjoy.
Published on Thursday 22 September 2022 at 4:12 pm
A new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination centre is being hosted at Blackburn bus station as the autumn booster programme gets underway.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Covid-19 vaccination programme | vaccination
Published on Thursday 22 September 2022 at 12:18 pm
A new campaign is launching this month to help improve heart health in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Healthy Hearts | NHS health check | public health | Wellbeing Service
Published on Wednesday 21 September 2022 at 10:39 am
More than 30 residents from across Blackburn with Darwen have been chosen to form a brand new People’s Jury on climate change.
Published on Tuesday 20 September 2022 at 12:34 pm
Residents and business people, councillors, former councillors, Council staff past and present, and local partners have been sharing their memories of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Filed under: Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Monday 19 September 2022 at 10:54 am
As the world prepares to say a final goodbye to Her Majesty the Queen, our borough’s people were part of a historical moment yesterday, gathered to attend a special service of thanksgiving at Blackburn Cathedral.
Published on Saturday 17 September 2022 at 11:05 am
We have been very fortunate in Blackburn to have Her Majesty The Queen, visit many times.
Filed under: Queen | Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Thursday 15 September 2022 at 12:10 pm
A service of thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Sunday the 18th of September at Blackburn Cathedral.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Queen
Published on Wednesday 14 September 2022 at 2:46 pm
On Monday 19 September, the day of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be some changes to our usual services as staff observe the bank holiday to pay their respects to our late Queen.
Filed under: Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Friday 9 September 2022 at 4:22 pm
Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be national and local proclamations to mark the accession of the new monarch, King Charles III.
Filed under: Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Friday 9 September 2022 at 2:02 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has been mourning the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II since she passed away on Thursday 8 September.
Published on Friday 9 September 2022 at 11:30 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has led the tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by signing the borough’s book of condolence.
Filed under: book of condolence | Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Thursday 8 September 2022 at 7:25 pm
Following the announcement by Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty the Queen, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has released the following statements.
Filed under: Queen Elizabeth II
Published on Monday 5 September 2022 at 12:33 pm
Residents are being asked to have their say on Blackburn with Darwen Council’s proposed crackdown on new HMOs.
Published on Friday 2 September 2022 at 5:24 pm
36 residents have been ordered to pay a combined total of £23,832 in court fines and charges due to unacceptable waste offences in Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Friday 2 September 2022 at 12:10 pm
Blackburn’s COVID-19 vaccination centre is set to move to new premises in readiness for the autumn booster programme.
Published on Thursday 1 September 2022 at 5:20 pm
Serious budget challenges will mean more difficult decisions for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
The Council is updating members of its Executive Board on the latest revenue and capital budget monitoring position at the end of Quarter 1, 2022/23 next week (Thursday, September 8).
Filed under: budget | budget challenges
