Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Monday 7 June 2021 at 2:03 pm
Mental health leaders across Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to become ‘suicide aware’ in a bid to save the lives of young men.
Published on Monday 7 June 2021 at 1:08 pm
Residents who have failed to properly dispose of unsightly and inconsiderate waste have been ordered to pay £1176 in court fines and charges.
Published on Monday 7 June 2021 at 11:48 am
Due to electricity supply issues at KGH this weekend, all covid lateral flow testing has been moved to the ground floor of Blackburn Library on Monday, June 7th.
Filed under: Blackburn Library | King George's Hall | lateral flow test | power outage
Published on Friday 4 June 2021 at 3:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is strongly recommending a rapid Covid-19 test is taken by all secondary school-aged children – and those attending college – this weekend ahead of their return to education next week after half-term.
Filed under: covid | Dominic Harrison | schools | testing
Published on Friday 4 June 2021 at 10:35 am
The borough’s Youth MPs are supporting a reminder from Blackburn with Darwen Council to all residents to ‘Test and Go’ by taking up the local offer of free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing.
Published on Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 11:55 am
The Five Ways to Wellbeing are a proven, simple set of actions that anyone can take to positively impact their day-to-day wellbeing.
Published on Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 11:13 am
There has never been a better time to celebrate the amazing work of our local volunteer heroes.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | celebrate | Community CVS | Community Volunteer Awards | Councillor | Garth Hodgkinson | Mohammed Khan | volunteer
Published on Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 11:03 am
As rates of Covid cases rise across Blackburn with Darwen, everyone who lives, works or studies in areas with BB1 and BB2 postcodes are strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 PCR test, whether they are showing symptoms or not, to help track the spread of the latest Variant of Concern.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus testing | covid testing | COVID-19 | surge testing
Published on Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 9:52 am
Congratulations to two Blackburn based organisations who have today been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest national award possible for a voluntary group.
Published on Tuesday 1 June 2021 at 11:58 am
It’s time to celebrate all the wonderful helpers in Blackburn with Darwen and all the amazing things they do.
Filed under: celebrate | Councillor | helpers | Mohammed Khan | Volunteers | Volunteers' Week
Published on Friday 28 May 2021 at 2:47 pm
Half term is here and the weather is looking good with children and adults alike hoping to have a fun break in the borough.
Filed under: activities | Councillor | Government roadmap | guidelines | half term | Mohammed Khan | stay safe
Published on Friday 28 May 2021 at 8:16 am
As rates of Coronavirus continue to rise in Blackburn with Darwen, surge testing will move into a new phase of door-knocking in certain areas, with added support from Army staff.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus testing | COVID-19 | surge testing
Published on Thursday 27 May 2021 at 5:27 pm
If you’re thinking of ways to support the creation of new green spaces and would like to learn traditional skills with people passionate about sustainability – Homegrown Homespun needs you!
Published on Thursday 27 May 2021 at 5:25 pm
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery has been fortunate enough to benefit from the generosity of a number of local people who have either bequeathed or donated their wonderful collections to us since 1874.
Published on Thursday 27 May 2021 at 1:43 pm
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are invited to come along and get their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine this bank holiday weekend, subject to eligibility.
Published on Thursday 27 May 2021 at 10:15 am
School transport worker Carol Thornton has praised the council’s testing programme after discovering she had Covid – helping to prevent the spread of the virus.
Published on Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 4:37 pm
Ian Goodliffe is running to stay alive after a heart attack back in 2015 stopped him in his tracks.
Published on Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 2:50 pm
The Five Ways to Wellbeing are a proven, simple set of actions that anyone can take to positively impact their day-to-day wellbeing.
Published on Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 1:24 pm
Following the Government’s clarification yesterday that it is not imposing local restrictions on Blackburn with Darwen – and this statement in response – Council leaders have today provided a further update with the latest advice and guidance on Covid-19.
Filed under: covid | Denise Park | Dominic Harrison | local lockdowns | Mohammed Khan | Roadmap
Published on Tuesday 25 May 2021 at 4:51 pm
The Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen, Professor Dominic Harrison, said:
Following the national coverage of recently revised guidance we have met with national officials and confirmed there are no restrictions on travel in or out of Blackburn with Darwen: There are no local lockdowns.
Filed under: covid | Dominic Harrison | No local lockdown | public health
Published on Monday 24 May 2021 at 4:18 pm
The writings on the floor at Davyfield with new road markings to say thank you to front line Council staff for the important work they do across the Borough.
Published on Saturday 22 May 2021 at 8:23 pm
The borough is supporting Commemorations to mark the fourth anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack.
Blackburn Town Hall and the borough’s King George’s Hall are being lit up orange tonight to remember all those who sadly lost their lives.
Published on Saturday 22 May 2021 at 12:37 pm
The NHS and Council have announced that from Monday, May 24 a Covid-19 vaccination bus will be visiting various locations across the borough providing first dose Pfizer vaccines to people in the area.
Published on Friday 21 May 2021 at 4:19 pm
Blackburn’s newest addition – Reel Cinema have opened to their first customers at the impressive new cinema and leisure complex.
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 Thursday 20 May 2021 at 2:01 pm
The Council, representatives of Blackburn and District Model Aircraft Club and officers from the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) have met to discuss the new National regulations for operating unmanned aircrafts, including model aircraft.
Published on Thursday 20 May 2021 at 9:41 am
As Blackburn with Darwen Council continues its response to the coronavirus pandemic, no stone is being left unturned in attempts to bring the virus under control – including an ongoing rapid testing programme for local businesses.
Filed under: businesses | covid | rapid testing
Published on Wednesday 19 May 2021 at 4:09 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is to hold its first public face-to-face meeting for more than a year due to the pandemic.
Published on Wednesday 19 May 2021 at 3:59 pm
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is open again today after lockdown restrictions closed its doors back at the beginning of November 2020.
Published on Wednesday 19 May 2021 at 12:44 pm
The Five Ways to Wellbeing are a proven, simple set of actions that anyone can take to positively impact their day-to-day wellbeing.
Published on Monday 17 May 2021 at 3:03 pm
The NHS and the Council have are urging eligible people who have not yet had their Covid-19 jab to come forward without delay.
Filed under: Blackburn | Chief Executive | Darwen | Denise Park | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | NHS | Vaccinations
Published on Monday 17 May 2021 at 10:51 am
Mr Mohammed Saleem, 41, of Dundee Drive, Blackburn has been fined £712.50 for dumping rubbish from his car.
Filed under: environment. prosecution | fly tipping | litter | waste
Published on Friday 14 May 2021 at 6:26 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being urged to take a Covid test following a rise in cases of Covid-19.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus testing | COVID-19 | rapid testing | surge testing
Published on Friday 14 May 2021 at 3:11 pm
A letter is being sent to parents and carers of children who go to schools in Blackburn and Darwen advising them that the use of face coverings in these schools will be continuing.
Filed under: face coverings | Letter to parents | schools | variant
Published on Thursday 13 May 2021 at 5:04 pm
Additional clinics offering the covid-19 vaccination to eligible people in Blackburn with Darwen will open up from next week, it has been announced.
Published on Thursday 13 May 2021 at 3:59 pm
Reel Cinema is excited to announce that they will be opening their latest cinema in Blackburn on 17th May.
Published on Thursday 13 May 2021 at 9:43 am
A scout leader of over three decades is lending his support to the borough’s pandemic recovery by becoming a Covid Community Champion.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | Covid Community Champions | COVID-19
Published on Wednesday 12 May 2021 at 12:29 pm
On the eve of Eid ul-Fitr, Coun Mohammed Khan CBE has shared a video message with greetings for another unusual Eid.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Eid | Leader
Published on Wednesday 12 May 2021 at 11:29 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being urged to remain cautious, after a rise in cases of Covid-19.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid | COVID-19
Published on Tuesday 11 May 2021 at 9:31 am
Residents who have failed to properly dispose of unsightly and inconsiderate waste have been ordered to pay £4,501 in court fines and charges.
Published on Monday 10 May 2021 at 3:44 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place all this week.
As part of the week, the Council is highlighting its upcoming 5 Ways to Wellbeing campaign.
Filed under: 5 ways to wellbeing | mental health | mental health awareness week
Published on Monday 10 May 2021 at 1:57 pm
As Eid approaches, leaders of two local mosques have told us what it has meant to them to be able to have Ramadan prayers in the mosque after having to stay closed last year.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Eid | Mosque | Ramadan
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 7 May 2021 at 9:27 am
Next month local young people will have the chance to take part in a programme that aims to empower them to make a difference through social integration and social action projects.
Filed under: community cohesion | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration | Strategic Youth Alliance
Published on Thursday 6 May 2021 at 9:09 am
As the country gears up for the next step of lockdown easing scheduled for Monday, May 17, Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses are urging people locally to keep on course and not get complacent.
Filed under: cases | covid | Denise Park | Dominic Harrison | rise | Roadmap
Published on Wednesday 5 May 2021 at 1:27 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Lancashire Council of Mosques are offering advice to Muslim residents on keeping themselves safe while observing Islamic traditions of visiting the cemetery.
Published on Wednesday 5 May 2021 at 9:45 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council and its partners will put the 5 Ways to Wellbeing front and centre of a new five-week campaign launching on Monday, May 17.
Filed under: 5 ways to wellbeing | campaign | Dominic Harrison | health | wellbeing
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 Thursday 29 April 2021 at 12:26 pm
We’re looking for people from all walks of life to become Covid Community Champions – and play an important part in getting life back to normal in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Community Champions | coronavirus | Covid Community Champions | COVID-19
Published on Wednesday 28 April 2021 at 12:08 pm
Do you know a voluntary group that deserves recognition for the work it does? Why not consider nominating it for a national award?
