Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Friday 10 June 2022 at 12:56 pm
Who’s ready for National Festival of Making this weekend?
WHAT: National Festival of Making
WHEN: Sat 11th & Sun 12th June, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Blackburn Town Centre
Come and join us in a unique celebration of making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor.
Published on Thursday 9 June 2022 at 5:09 pm
More than £250,000 has been raised for Youth Zone Darwen – beating the fundraising target and making the much needed service a reality.
Published on Thursday 9 June 2022 at 12:00 pm
A Volunteer celebration was held at King George’s Hall to give thanks to all the unsung heroes in the borough who dedicate their lives to their communities.
Published on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 5:22 pm
Ahead of the National Festival of Making this weekend, there will be some road closures and diversions across Blackburn Town Centre.
Published on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 4:46 pm
Your health, your climate, your pocket and your community are all better by bike. You can take part in national Bike Week from 6-12 June 2022.
Published on Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 2:46 pm
Darwen Town Hall is now open as usual after the reception was flooded over Bank Holiday weekend.
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 5:54 pm
Over the bank holiday weekend Darwen Town Hall reception was flooded and repair works will need to be undertaken.
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 2:50 pm
Coun Zamir Khan has been named in the Queen’s birthday honours list for 2022.
The Labour ward councillor for Blackburn Central ward has received an MBE for his services to Blackburn Muslim Burial Society and to the wider community, particularly during the Covid pandemic.
Filed under: community | councillors | Honours
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 1:52 pm
This year, Child Safety Week runs from Monday 6th to Sunday 12th June, with the theme ‘safety in mind’.
Filed under: child safety | wellbeing
Published on Monday 6 June 2022 at 7:54 am
Today is the launch of the Community Volunteer Awards 2022 to celebrate the amazing people and groups who make a big difference in our borough.
Filed under: Community Volunteer Awards | Councillor | Garth Hodgkinson | Mohammed Sidat MBE | nominations | Phil Riley | Volunteers
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 5:12 pm
Blackburn is now home to an iconic new mural of Liam Gallagher.
The giant image of the singing superstar is based on a photograph taken back stage at his recent intimate gig here.
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 5:02 pm
We know how excited everyone is to get partying this Jubilee Weekend!
Whether you’re attending one of the many events organised across the borough (check out our ‘what’s on’ guide) or have your own street-party planned, it’s sure to be a fun one in Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 1:32 pm
The borough’s all set for a royal weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and you’re all invited to join in!
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 12:58 pm
As Volunteers’ Week starts today, we’re saying a huge thank you to all the people in Blackburn with Darwen who give their time freely to help out others.
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 12:10 pm
Following the Government’s announcement last week that it will provide a package of extra measures to support people around the cost of living crisis, the Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has provided an update.
Published on Tuesday 31 May 2022 at 5:49 pm
Renowned artist Jamie Holman has created a stunning multisoundscape tapestry celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Filed under: Art | artist | Blackburn | Jamie Holman | Queen | Queen’s Platinum Jubilee | The Queen
Published on Monday 30 May 2022 at 1:25 pm
The award-winning festival returns to Blackburn Town Centre on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June, with free fun for all the family.
Published on Monday 30 May 2022 at 11:28 am
Award winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight-piece band continue their widely praised tour into 2022 with his show, Rob Brydon – A Night of Songs & Laughter, with this production marking the first time Brydon has created a show that includes songs and music as well as his acclaimed wit and comedy.
Filed under: Entertainment | King George's Hall | what's on
Published on Friday 27 May 2022 at 1:27 pm
As the Covid vaccination drive-through at Ewood Park continues to provide a convenient way to get jabs, we’re reminding residents to check travel requirements for their summer getaways.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid | COVID-19 | Covid-19 vaccination programme | vaccination
Published on Friday 27 May 2022 at 11:51 am
Renowned local artist Jamie Holman has created a monumental artwork celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Filed under: Art | artist | Blackburn Cathedral | Jamie Holman | Jubilee | Jubilee events | Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Published on Thursday 26 May 2022 at 2:14 pm
A Jubilee beacon will be lit at Darwen Tower to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign on the evening of Thursday, June 2nd.
Published on Thursday 26 May 2022 at 2:12 pm
The winner of a competition to light the Jubilee Beacon at Darwen Tower has been officially crowned!
Published on Thursday 26 May 2022 at 2:10 pm
We’ve crowned our winner of the competition to light the Jubilee Beacon at Darwen Tower.
Janet Pearce, founder of Keep Darwen Tidy, received almost half of the nominations.
Published on Wednesday 25 May 2022 at 2:33 pm
The annual BwD Sporting Awards were held on Friday 21st May 21 with 13 categories and 18 winners on the night.
Published on Wednesday 25 May 2022 at 1:43 pm
Paul Young will take fans behind the lens in a unique show that will coincide with the publication of his autobiography.
Filed under: Entertainment | King George's Hall | Live music
Published on Wednesday 25 May 2022 at 10:37 am
The £1.2m transformation of a skate park in Darwen is just weeks away from completion.
And, already two international events have been booked at Junction 4 Skatepark – which is set to host Olympic trials and attract visitors from around the world.
Published on Monday 23 May 2022 at 8:00 am
The last couple of years have been incredibly tough for the borough.
As a community, however, we really have pulled together to come back stronger.
Published on Friday 20 May 2022 at 11:14 am
Yesterday evening (19.5.2022) the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LRF) responded to a small blaze on Darwen Moors.
Published on Friday 20 May 2022 at 10:04 am
Responding to the announcement about the Platinum Jubilee City Status Competition, Council Leader, Councillor Phil Riley, said:
“It was really important for the Council to apply for this honour on behalf of all those who are determined to make Blackburn successful.
Published on Friday 20 May 2022 at 7:09 am
A passionate community supporter, volunteer and local Magistrate has become Blackburn with Darwen’s new Mayor.
Councillor Suleman Khonat will serve as Mayor for 2022/23, following the annual Mayor Making ceremony in Blackburn Town Hall last night.
Filed under: mayor | Mayor Making | Suleman Khonat | The Mayor
Published on Thursday 19 May 2022 at 6:57 pm
Coun Phil Riley has been confirmed as the new Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council at the Annual Council meeting in Blackburn Town Hall earlier this evening.
Filed under: Cllr Phil Riley | Leader | Leader of the Council
Published on Thursday 19 May 2022 at 4:37 pm
Artist Thomas Daniel ‘Tom’ Byrne will be bringing his ‘Jubilation Station’ to Darwen Library!
On Monday 23rd May Tom will be encouraging customers to sit and talk, write or otherwise share their stories throughout the day as part of a project called ‘Jubilation’.
Filed under: Darwen library | Jubilee | Jubilee events | library | Queen | Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Published on Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 4:37 pm
Volunteer ‘Running Mayor’ for BwD, Andrew Gardner has been encouraging residents to embrace running for all its health benefits for a year now.
Published on Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 3:09 pm
The scaffolding is being removed at Darwen Tower – marking the end of vital works to repair the landmark’s exterior.
Published on Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 1:00 pm
A new oral health strategy has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen to help boost children’s teeth health in the borough.
Filed under: Councillor | health | Julie Gunn | Oral Health Strategy | public health | teeth
Published on Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 11:19 am
18 residents have been ordered to pay a combined total of £11,215.74 in court fines and charges due to waste offences in Blackburn with Darwen.
Published on Monday 16 May 2022 at 5:08 pm
Families will have the chance to catch up on their vaccinations when the drive-through Covid vaccine clinic returns to Ewood Park in Blackburn this week.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Covid-19 vaccination programme | covid-19 vaccine | vaccination
Published on Monday 16 May 2022 at 10:32 am
Darwen residents can expect a better park experience after maintenance work has been carried out in three of the neighbourhood parks.
Published on Friday 13 May 2022 at 3:38 pm
The free family festival will return to Blackburn for its fourth edition on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June.
Published on Friday 13 May 2022 at 11:55 am
Organisations across Blackburn with Darwen are being invited to apply for UK Shared Prosperity Fund money for projects that support the growth and prosperity of the borough.
Filed under: economic growth | Economy and Growth | UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Published on Thursday 12 May 2022 at 9:35 am
Professor Chris Whitty praised the strength of local partnerships and their positive contribution to health and wellbeing during a recent visit to Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: health | public health | VCFS
Published on Wednesday 11 May 2022 at 12:00 pm
Darwen’s biggest employer – WEC Group – has become the latest gold patron for Youth Zone Darwen taking it ‘tantalisingly close’ to its £250K fundraising target.
Published on Wednesday 11 May 2022 at 11:22 am
The Government has announced the Household Support Scheme will be extended to help with the rising cost of living.
Filed under: cost of living | Councillor | extension | funding | Household Support Scheme | Vicky McGurk
Published on Wednesday 11 May 2022 at 9:04 am
Applications are already coming in for a wide range of Council apprenticeships.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has over 20 roles available for new apprentices to start work with the authority this September.
Filed under: Apprentice | Apprenticeships | Careers and jobs | employment | Recruitment
Published on Monday 9 May 2022 at 4:45 pm
Foster Care Fortnight is running from Monday 9 May until Sunday 22 May this year.
This year’s theme is ‘fostering communities’ and The Fostering Network hope to shine a light on the many ways people across the fostering community support each other.
Filed under: foster | Foster Care Fortnight | Foster carers | fostering | Let's Foster
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 6 May 2022 at 12:49 pm
Who will be crowned the winner of our competition to light the Jubilee beacon at Darwen Tower?
Published on Wednesday 4 May 2022 at 8:58 am
Public Health leaders in Blackburn with Darwen are using this year’s World Hand Hygiene Day (5 May) to remind children and their parents of the importance of handwashing to prevent illness.
Filed under: hand hygiene | Hand Hygiene Day | handwashing | infection prevention & control
Published on Tuesday 3 May 2022 at 2:42 pm
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne, Blackburn with Darwen libraries will be celebrating with a range of activities and events for all the family to enjoy.
Filed under: Blackburn Central library | Darwen library | Darwen Library Theatre | Libraries | library
Published on Friday 29 April 2022 at 3:55 pm
Blackburn Rovers have invited members of the local Ukrainian community to attend Saturday’s final home game of the season as a further gesture of support to those affected within the local area.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Ukraine | Ukraine Russia conflict
