Blackburn greenhouse project is growing stronger
Published on Monday 2 August 2021 at 9:01 am
A green-fingered project is using nature to help heal those who have suffered poor mental and physical health during the pandemic.
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Council Leader & One Voice Blackburn search for Covid heroes
Published on Friday 30 July 2021 at 8:48 am
The Council is once again working with One Voice Blackburn to find our local Covid heroes, as we announce the nomination process for the 1V Leader’s Award.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | COVID-19 | Mohammed Khan Leader's Award | One Voice Awards | One Voice Blackburn | social integration
Second Creative Accelerator Blackburn open for applications
Published on Thursday 29 July 2021 at 5:04 pm
The second Creative Accelerator Blackburn programme is now open for applications.
Following on from the successes and lessons from the first programme, Creative Accelerator Blackburn is back with a new programme to support and mentor emerging talent to develop professional elements of their burgeoning careers.
Artwork project celebrates the Covid-19 Unsung Heroes in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Thursday 29 July 2021 at 2:52 pm
Council worker, Michelle Clayton, used her background in art to create a project that brings together artists and poets from across the borough to highlight those unsung heroes who have worked throughout the pandemic.
Council’s Covid response continues with community hub opening
Published on Wednesday 28 July 2021 at 1:54 pm
A new community help hub in Blackburn town centre was formally opened today (Wednesday, July 28th) as Blackburn with Darwen Council continues its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Residents fined over £12,000 for failing to clean up their waste
Published on Wednesday 28 July 2021 at 10:41 am
Seventeen residents in Blackburn with Darwen have been found guilty of waste offences and fined a total of £12,558.
Filed under: environment | prosecution | rubbish | waste
Be part of history at epic 10-hour music festival
Published on Monday 26 July 2021 at 3:25 pm
A HISTORIC Blackburn town centre building which once welcomed the likes of Charles Dickens, Charlie Chaplin and Houdini is to stage a popular one-day music festival.
National Festival of Making to host 1000m2 maze of colour in Corporation Park
Published on Friday 23 July 2021 at 2:27 pm
International artists, Architects of Air, are bringing the globetrotting installation ‘Dodecalis Luminarium’ to Corporation Park from Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd August – hosted by the National Festival of Making.
Last few free holiday club places available – don’t miss out!
Published on Thursday 22 July 2021 at 12:27 pm
Places on a free holiday club scheme are fast running out – make sure you book your place for fun and activity this summer
The places are being offered this summer to children who qualify for free school meals during the school holidays.
Filed under: Councillor | free school meals | HAF | Holiday Activities and Food | holiday club | Julie Gunn
Mariyam gets vaccinated after researching jab myths
Published on Thursday 22 July 2021 at 9:42 am
Covid vaccination uptake is going well in Blackburn with Darwen with 88%* of people aged 18 and over having had one jab and 69%* now fully vaccinated – thanks, in part, to plenty of local people sharing their personal vaccination stories.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups | vaccination
Bargains galore in Blackburn as Derian House charity shop hits the High Street
Published on Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 2:52 pm
Blackburn shoppers flocked to grab a bargain yesterday at the official opening of Derian House Children’s Hospice’s brand new charity shop.
Filed under: Blackburn | charity | Derian House | Mayors Charity | shop
Resident hit with fine and has two vehicles seized and crushed after fly-tipping
Published on Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 12:33 pm
Mr Damien Carl Cummings, of Manxman Road, Blackburn, has been fined over £1000 and had both his vehicles seized and crushed after they were linked to irresponsible waste-disposal at Woodcock Hill Farm.
Lancashire Submits an Expression of Interest for UK City of Culture 2025
Published on Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 10:33 am
After an intense few weeks of discussion with partners, the Lancashire 2025 team is delighted to announce that today, Monday 19 July, they have submitted an expression of interest for Lancashire to become UK City of Culture in 2025.
Blackburn with Darwen residents encouraged to take the Plastic Challenge this August
Published on Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 8:54 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being encouraged to take the Plastic Challenge this August to help tackle plastic pollution.
Filed under: environment | litter | plastic | pollution
A Rovers welcome for Blackburn
Published on Monday 19 July 2021 at 4:44 pm
We know how much our residents love football and their home team, and we’re proud to reveal our borough’s newest focal point – Wainwright Bridge adorned in the club’s famous blue and white colours.
Celebrating safely this Eid
Published on Monday 19 July 2021 at 11:26 am
As Muslim residents get ready for Eid-al-Adha, the Council Leader shares his message of celebrating cautiously.
Filed under: Eid
Grants awarded for social integration projects
Published on Monday 19 July 2021 at 10:07 am
A total of 22 local groups will receive funding from Blackburn with Darwen’s social integration programme to take forward projects designed to help make a stronger borough.
Filed under: grant | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
NHS vaccine bus returns for second doses!
Published on Friday 16 July 2021 at 4:12 pm
From Wednesday July 21, the NHS Covid-19 vaccination bus will be revisiting various locations across Blackburn with Darwen providing second dose Pfizer vaccines.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | NHS Blackburn with Darwen CCG | vaccination | vaccination bus
Local landmarks help tackle loneliness
Published on Friday 16 July 2021 at 11:40 am
Our lovely local landmarks will be helping to tackle loneliness in care homes this summer thanks to a caring postcard project.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Cards for Kindness | Care Homes | Darwen Tower | residents
Arrangements in public Council buildings from 19 July
Published on Friday 16 July 2021 at 11:21 am
Although the government is lifting the majority of legal Covid restrictions from Monday 19 July, Blackburn with Darwen Council will keep some infection control measures in place in its public buildings.
Public Health England £105k backs HealthyWEY
Published on Thursday 15 July 2021 at 5:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Liverpool John Moores University have secured £105k from Public Health England to develop the HealthyWEY e-learning toolkit kit for Maternity and Early Years workforces.
It’s a deal! £25m town deal fund signals major investment for Darwen
Published on Thursday 15 July 2021 at 3:02 pm
Darwen Town Deal Board members are delighted to announce today that the town’s “once-in-a-lifetime” bid has been allocated the maximum amount of £25 million.
BwD Mayor meets our Running Mayor
Published on Thursday 15 July 2021 at 10:19 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Cllr Derek Hardman presented Running Mayor Andrew Gardner with a celebration ‘mayoral’ chain made by local school children this week.
Mohamed trains as vaccinator to help end pandemic
Published on Thursday 15 July 2021 at 8:13 am
A Council officer and community-spirited volunteer has trained as a vaccinator to help combat Coronavirus.
Mohamed Sidat, who works in the Council’s social integration programme team, took up the opportunity of training with St John Ambulance in February of this year.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | vaccination
Searching for the #BestTest this summer!
Published on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 6:44 pm
Young people are being encouraged to carry out rapid Covid tests and showcase their talents on social media this summer – for a chance to win £1,000 of Apple technology!
Filed under: children | coronavirus | coronavirus testing | COVID-19 | young people
Resident and landlord hit with large fines for waste offences
Published on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 1:48 pm
A resident and a landlord have been issued with large fines for waste offences in Blackburn.
Filed under: fly tipping | prosecution | waste
New housing development at former Sappi Paper Mill site gets underway
Published on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 10:57 am
Building work has started at a new housing development at the former Sappi Paper Mill site on Livesey Branch Road in Blackburn.
Filed under: Development | Housing
Restoration begins on the iconic Darwen Tower
Published on Tuesday 13 July 2021 at 10:28 am
Works are officially underway to restore and repair the landmark Darwen Tower, as part of the Darwen Town Deal.
Move to Step 4 with caution, urge local leaders
Published on Monday 12 July 2021 at 6:32 pm
Following the government’s decision to proceed with Step 4 on Monday 19 July, Council leaders have released the following statement.
BIRDS OF PLAY: Borough’s bird becomes England’s latest supporter
Published on Sunday 11 July 2021 at 12:56 pm
Football supporters literally come in all shapes and sizes – but now they can add a giant bird to their list of top fans!
Time for second jabs
Published on Friday 9 July 2021 at 3:26 pm
People who received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine during an accelerated vaccination push in Blackburn with Darwen are now being called back for their second jab.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus update | COVID-19 | vaccination
Road safety advice for parents
Published on Friday 9 July 2021 at 12:32 pm
A campaign called ‘Let’s Look Out for Each Other’ is being shared with parents to help keep children and young people safe when out walking, cycling or exercising this summer.
Free holiday club places available
Published on Friday 9 July 2021 at 11:25 am
Free holiday club places are being offered this summer to children who qualify for free school meals during the school holidays
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) summer scheme will be running again for four weeks during the school holidays.
Filed under: Councillor | free school meals | Holiday Activity Fund | Julie Gunn | School Holidays | summer
This week’s coronavirus column
Published on Friday 9 July 2021 at 11:09 am
Our Strategic Director of Adults and Health, Sayyed Osman, has written a column for the Lancashire Telegraph this week:
I am picking up the weekly column this week and I write this after the England men’s football team made history by progressing to their first final of a major tournament since 1966.
The show will go on for King George’s Hall
Published on Thursday 8 July 2021 at 10:39 am
The heart of Blackburn is looking forward to beating once again as Covid restrictions continue to ease.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Darwen Library Theatre | King George's Hall | Picture This
Watch out for your new recycling and bin collection calendar
Published on Wednesday 7 July 2021 at 2:17 pm
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen should keep an eye out for their new recycling and bin collection guides which will be posted through doors over the coming weeks.
Filed under: bins | environment | Recycling | waste
Welcome Back to Blackburn!
Published on Wednesday 7 July 2021 at 10:33 am
Families across Lancashire are being invited to enjoy a weekend of amazing feel-good music shows to welcome you safely back into Blackburn town centre.
Lancashire Resilience Forum leaders urge caution ahead of 19 July
Published on Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 6:44 pm
Senior figures leading Lancashire’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic have urged the public to continue to use their common sense and look out for each other when legal restrictions lift on July 19.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus update | COVID-19 | Government roadmap
Pledging to remember victims and survivors on Srebrenica Memorial Day
Published on Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 3:44 pm
As Srebrenica Memorial Day approaches, the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Council Leader are pledging to learn from the lessons of history to help build safe and tolerant communities.
Filed under: Hate Crime | Integration | Srebrenica genocide
GP practices are open and providing services
Published on Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 10:39 am
GP practices in Lancashire and South Cumbria are open and continue to provide services as they have done throughout the pandemic.
Coronavirus: latest update
Published on Monday 5 July 2021 at 5:42 pm
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement this evening, Council leaders have issued a statement.
Leader of the Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan and Chief Executive Denise Park, said:
We welcome the Prime Minister setting out his plans and giving the country more detail on what life will be like should we proceed as expected to step 4 of the roadmap from July 19th onwards.
Free bus travel to vaccination appointments
Published on Monday 5 July 2021 at 2:41 pm
All bus operators in Blackburn with Darwen are offering free transport to anyone going to get their Covid vaccination.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | vaccination | Vaccinations
Civic Leaders say thank you to the Covid heroes
Published on Friday 2 July 2021 at 10:30 am
A special day to say ‘Thank You’ to those who have helped during the Coronavirus pandemic will take place on Sunday, 4 July.
This weeks coronavirus column
Published on Friday 2 July 2021 at 9:30 am
Our Chief Executive, Denise Park has written a column for the Lancashire Telegraph this week:
With Dominic currently away enjoying a well-deserved holiday, I am picking up the weekly column this week.
Feilden Street Car Park – incident resolved
Published on Thursday 1 July 2021 at 3:31 pm
The incident at Feilden Street Car Park has now been resolved and the building is now open.
Filed under: Feilden Street Car Park | incident
Residents ordered to pay over £1400 in waste-related fines
Published on Thursday 1 July 2021 at 10:57 am
Two residents have been hit with hefty fines after irresponsibly disposing of their waste and business waste in Blackburn with Darwen.
A roar-some summer planned in Blackburn
Published on Thursday 1 July 2021 at 10:13 am
Brickburn is back… and it promises to be T-Rexcellent!
This summer, families will be able to see ferocious dinosaurs walking the earth once again in Blackburn town centre, renamed #Brickburn for the event.
Community Celebrates over 50 years of service by Blackburn GPs
Published on Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 11:18 am
A community is coming together to celebrate two much loved and valued local GPs who celebrate over 50 years of service to the NHS this year.
Darwen and surrounding areas are gearing up for iconic weekend of sport
Published on Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 10:44 am
The UK’s number one triathlon is taking place this weekend as Supersapiens IRONMAN UK comes to town.
Knife Angel coming to Lancashire
Published on Tuesday 29 June 2021 at 2:15 pm
An imposing 27 feet tall sculpture will be on display in Blackburn during November, bringing with it a month-long education programme around knife crime.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | community safety | Knife Angel | knife crime | Police & Crime Commissioner | violent crime