News

Burst water main – Darwen

Published on Tuesday 6 March 2018 at 11:47 am

There has been a burst water main on the A666 in Darwen, close to Hollins Grove Street.

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Check scores on the doors on your phone

Published on Tuesday 6 March 2018 at 10:11 am

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is encouraging people to check out online food hygiene ratings for places where they eat.

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Construction begins on £3 million Darwen investment

Published on Monday 5 March 2018 at 9:49 am

Work has begun on Ellison Fold Way, the new East Darwen link road, which will make it easier for residents and businesses to access the M65 and will also improve a number of local road junctions in the vicinity.

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Decision due on multi-million pound road improvement scheme

Published on Friday 2 March 2018 at 4:26 pm

Plans for a new £2.9million road scheme in Blackburn Town Centre are set to come before the Council’s executive board next Thursday.

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Blackburn and Darwen get behind International Women’s Day

Published on Friday 2 March 2018 at 3:36 pm

Special tribute is being made to women past and present who have contributed to the success of Blackburn and Darwen as part of a wide range of International Women’s Day activity next week.

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Garden waste collections in the borough will commence this weekend as planned.

Published on Friday 2 March 2018 at 2:47 pm

After checking the condition of the roads it has been decided that they are suitably accessible for the refuse vehicles.

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The National Festival of Making – RETURNS!

Published on Thursday 1 March 2018 at 3:25 pm

The National Festival of Making returns on May 12-13 after last year welcoming 30,000 people to Blackburn.

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Residents urged to “be on look-out” amidst severe weather conditions

Published on Thursday 1 March 2018 at 1:32 pm

As the country prepares for more ice and snowy conditions, residents are being asked to show extra vigilance and ensure vulnerable friends, neighbours and relatives are safe as the big freeze bites.

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Refuse and recycling collections affected today by weather

Published on Thursday 1 March 2018 at 10:32 am

Today’s refuse and recycling collections in Blackburn and Darwen are likely to be affected by the weather.

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What to do if you see a homeless person in the cold

Published on Wednesday 28 February 2018 at 4:20 pm

There is emergency help and support available for vulnerable people rough sleeping in the borough including an emergency helpline that people can call if they are concerned about someone.

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Council tax remains second lowest in Lancashire

Published on Tuesday 27 February 2018 at 1:51 pm

The Council’s budget has been approved for 2018/2019.

The rise includes a 2.99% rise to meet the Council’s ongoing challenges in the face of Government budget cuts and an extra 3% specifically for caring for our vulnerable adults.

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Winter advice, helping you be prepared

Published on Tuesday 27 February 2018 at 1:41 pm

Following the recent snow, ice and wintry conditions the Met Office and Highways Agency have given advice to people driving in severe weather.

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Recycling Centres – changes to opening times

Published on Tuesday 27 February 2018 at 1:32 pm

From March 1^st, Blackburn and Darwen Recycling centres will be operating under new opening times and days.

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Senior Road Users invited to Travel for Life Workshops in Lancashire

Published on Monday 26 February 2018 at 3:04 pm

Older drivers across Lancashire are being invited to take part in free workshops to help keep people safe.

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World Book Day

Published on Monday 26 February 2018 at 1:23 pm

Blackburn with Darwen libraries are working in partnership with Booktrust celebrating World Book Day by giving away book tokens worth £1 each to children and young people under the age of 18.

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