Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Friday 9 October 2020 at 10:30 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Leader has been awarded one of the highest ranking honours in the country for his distinguished and innovative contribution to local government over the past 28 years.
Published on Friday 9 October 2020 at 12:38 pm
The leader of the Council has backed a new campaign to highlight support for hate crime victims.
Published on Friday 9 October 2020 at 9:06 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council are backing local partner’s efforts to support the mental health and wellbeing of residents during the coronavirus crisis.
Published on Thursday 8 October 2020 at 5:40 pm
Councillor Mohammed Khan has issued an update on coronavirus testing.
As has been well documented, and the Government has acknowledged, there have been issues with the national testing system which have impacted on testing capacity and booking appointments.
Filed under: coronavirus | Mohammed Khan | testing
Published on Thursday 8 October 2020 at 3:01 pm
Darwen’s iconic tower is set to be restored thanks to a Government cash injection secured by the Darwen Town Deal Board.
Published on Thursday 8 October 2020 at 10:04 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
Published on Wednesday 7 October 2020 at 4:46 pm
The Council has issued a latest update on coronavirus testing in Blackburn with Darwen.
Testing capacity has improved at our sites across the borough and we are again reiterating that – if you have any symptoms of coronavirus – you should get tested as soon as possible.
Filed under: coronavirus | testing | update
Published on Wednesday 7 October 2020 at 12:27 pm
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked to opt for reusable masks to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Filed under: coronavirus | masks
Published on Tuesday 6 October 2020 at 3:58 pm
It’s Walk to School Week, and if you’re still battling with the traffic to and from school, this is your opportunity to make the journey on foot and see what a difference it makes.
Published on Tuesday 6 October 2020 at 8:48 am
The statue unveiling of former Blackburn MP, Barbara Castle, has been postponed amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Filed under: Barbara Castle
Published on Monday 5 October 2020 at 3:52 pm
From today advice is changing for residents of Blackburn with Darwen who have been shielding.
Monday 5 October is the day that shielding is paused for people classed as clinically extremely vulnerable in the eight areas of the borough that have been subject to tighter restrictions.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Shielding
Published on Monday 5 October 2020 at 12:33 pm
Blackburn Market has announced the re-opening of pop-up craft & gift markets just in time for Christmas.
Published on Monday 5 October 2020 at 9:48 am
Electric car chargers are now available at all of the Council’s Business Centres.
People with electric vehicles can now charge their cars at new three new carparks in the borough.
Published on Friday 2 October 2020 at 11:25 am
Shop Darwen is a new initiative from Blackburn with Darwen Council that aims to support local, independent retailers.
Published on Thursday 1 October 2020 at 2:24 pm
Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to put their lungs first, strengthen their immune system and breathe easier by taking part in Stoptober, which starts today (Thursday, October 1.)
Filed under: coronavirus | Stop Smoking | stoptober
Published on Thursday 1 October 2020 at 9:52 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
Published on Wednesday 30 September 2020 at 4:43 pm
Three new bus services are set to launch across Blackburn with Darwen thanks to a funding boost.
Published on Wednesday 30 September 2020 at 12:16 pm
Building work is progressing well at the new Albion Mill housing with care scheme in Blackburn.
Published on Tuesday 29 September 2020 at 4:19 pm
The three Directors of Public Health (DPH) for Lancashire have joined forces to send a clear message to communities in the county.Filed under: coronavirus | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Lancashire | Lancashire Resilience Forum | LRF | update
Published on Tuesday 29 September 2020 at 1:56 pm
How do you do the school run? It’s Bike to School Week, a chance to try the school run on two wheels and discover the benefits to you and your children.
Published on Tuesday 29 September 2020 at 1:07 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will be joining up with the Health and Safety Executive to carry out Covid spot checks on local businesses.
Filed under: businesses | Councillor | Covid secure | Health and Safety Executive | inspection | Phil Riley | public protection
Published on Monday 28 September 2020 at 2:24 pm
Employed and self-employed residents on low income in Blackburn with Darwen who are self-isolating because of coronavirus may be able to claim financial help from a new Government scheme.
Filed under: Councillor | McGurk | payments | Self-isolate | Test and Trace Support Payment | Vicky
Published on Monday 28 September 2020 at 12:20 pm
Young people who have lost jobs and training placements as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic are to be offered support through a new youth hub partnership called Step Up.
Filed under: Blackburn Youth Zone | coronavirus | DWP | employment | Job Centre Plus | training | young people
Published on Friday 25 September 2020 at 2:01 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed the broad thrust of the winter economy plan but has urged further support to be made available.
Published on Friday 25 September 2020 at 11:18 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a major local drive to protect people from flu this winter.
Published on Thursday 24 September 2020 at 9:31 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
Published on Wednesday 23 September 2020 at 5:08 pm
The Government has introduced new rules for many business sectors in a bid to control the coronavirus pandemic.
Filed under: business | Councillor | Government | new restrictions | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 22 September 2020 at 5:54 pm
We are particularly pleased that Government have announced new measures for child care.
Informal childcare will be exempt from the new restrictions that came into force on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.
Published on Monday 21 September 2020 at 2:11 pm
Changes are being made to upcoming events in the borough.
Christmas could look a little different in Blackburn and Darwen this year – but the festive spirit is still here with a reimagined programme of events.
Filed under: Christmas | Councillor | Damian Talbot | events | Festive | Neil Dagnall | remembrance
Published on Friday 18 September 2020 at 2:56 pm
Our Director of Adult Services, Prevention, Strategic Commissioning People, has written a column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
Filed under: column | coronavirus | Sayyed Osman
Published on Friday 18 September 2020 at 2:50 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan, has issued the following message for the borough’s Jewish residents ahead of Rosh Hashanah celebrations.
Published on Friday 18 September 2020 at 12:59 pm
New restrictions are to be introduced across the whole of Blackburn with Darwen following a continued rise in cases.
Filed under: Blackburn | coronavirus | Councillor | Darwen | Denise Park | Mohammed Khan | restrictions
Published on Thursday 17 September 2020 at 3:50 pm
A new stall offering up an authentic taste of Hungary opened on Saturday at Darwen Market.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen Market
Published on Wednesday 16 September 2020 at 4:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will not be collecting rent from market traders for the lockdown period.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | coronavirus | Councillor | Darwen Market | market traders | rents | Vicky McGurk | waiver
Published on Wednesday 16 September 2020 at 3:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has always been bursting with community spirit.
And we’ve seen that shine through brighter than ever since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Filed under: community | environment | fly tipping | litter | Recycling | waste
Published on Wednesday 16 September 2020 at 12:57 pm
The Council is advising that mobile testing at Penny Street car park in Blackburn will not be available on some upcoming dates.
Filed under: coronavirus | testing
Published on Wednesday 16 September 2020 at 12:38 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council supports the launch of #YouCanAdopt campaign designed to dispel the myths on adoption and highlight the number of children looking for a new family.
Filed under: adoption | campaign | Councillor | Julie Gunn | You can adopt
Published on Tuesday 15 September 2020 at 2:41 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council are inviting independent Darwen Town Centre businesses to take part in a Darwen Town Centre wide marketing initiative called Shop Darwen.
Published on Tuesday 15 September 2020 at 12:48 pm
Got health and wellbeing queries but not sure who to ask? Put your questions to HARRI and the team!
Filed under: health
Published on Tuesday 15 September 2020 at 10:22 am
The Council has issued a latest update on coronavirus testing in Blackburn with Darwen.
As the Government has acknowledged, there are still issues with the national system which is impacting on testing capacity and booking appointments.
Filed under: coronavirus testing | mobile testing
Published on Monday 14 September 2020 at 3:09 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has confirmed that all official football club training and matches can re-start in time for the new season.
Published on Friday 11 September 2020 at 4:00 pm
Everyone in Blackburn with Darwen must comply with the government’s restrictions to help avoid stricter measures being introduced for the whole borough next week.
Filed under: coronavirus | coronavirus update | COVID-19
Published on Thursday 10 September 2020 at 1:56 pm
A Blackburn town centre bar has been closed after police and Public Protection officers found breaches of Covid restrictions.
Filed under: Bar Life | Blackburn | closure | coronavirus | Councillor | Phil Riley | public protection
Published on Wednesday 9 September 2020 at 3:33 pm
We’d like to thank residents for raising their issues with the national coronavirus testing system. We are aware of this national issue and sympathise with your frustrations.
Filed under: coronavirus | testing
Published on Wednesday 9 September 2020 at 3:01 pm
Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre and Witton Park Arena are gearing up to reopen.
The Council has been lobbying the Government for our gyms and sporting facilities to reopen since the national easing of restrictions, including the eight areas designated as a protection zone.
Filed under: Blackburn Sports and Lesiure Centre | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Gyms | reopening | Sports | Witton Park Arena
Published on Wednesday 9 September 2020 at 12:57 pm
The judging for this year’s Britain in Bloom awards may have been cancelled, but this hasn’t stopped Blackburn’s dedicated gardeners working hard to make sure our town centre still looks its best.
Filed under: Blackburn in Bloom | Cathedral Sqaure | Councillor | flowers | NHS | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 7 September 2020 at 12:35 pm
New opportunities for business and commercial property have opened up on Carl Fogarty Way in Blackburn.
Filed under: business | Carl Fogarty Way | commercial | Councillor | Phil Riley | property
Published on Monday 7 September 2020 at 10:34 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council will mark this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday, September 10 with a week-long digital drive of awareness raising activity.
Filed under: Damian Talbot | world suicide prevention day
Published on Saturday 5 September 2020 at 4:52 pm
On the back of yesterday’s Government announcement the Council is delighted to confirm a range of other businesses that will be able to reopen across the borough from Tuesday, September 8.
Filed under: businesses | coronavirus | reopen
Published on Friday 4 September 2020 at 6:10 pm
Government has today announced that gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and sports clubs can re-open across the borough next week.
