What’s on: events in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Friday 13 March 2020 at 11:36 am
Events in and around Blackburn & Darwen.
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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
New funding to boost bus journeys in the borough
Published on Thursday 12 March 2020 at 3:55 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has received Government funding to help restore some bus links across the Borough.
Filed under: bus service | Councillor | Department of Transport | funding | Jane Oates | Phil Riley
Hundreds of homes for Highercroft
Published on Tuesday 10 March 2020 at 9:54 am
The borough’s biggest planning application in more than 20 years will take a step forward this week.
Filed under: Councillor | Countryside Homes | Fishmoor Development Area | Highercroft | Phil Riley | Together Housing
Suffragettes honoured in street names
Published on Monday 9 March 2020 at 11:09 am
Pioneering women are being celebrated at a new housing development.
Streets at the new The Hedgerows development off Whinney Lane in Blackburn are being named after brave and bold women who fought in the Suffragette movement to gain rights and votes for women.
Filed under: Councillor | Green Hills | Julie Gunn | Louisa Entwistle | Phil Riley | Suffragette | Wainhomes
Coronavirus update – 06/03/20
Published on Friday 6 March 2020 at 3:05 pm
We are continuing to work closely with Public Health England to monitor the developing situation around the coronavirus infection.
Filed under: coronavirus | Public Health England
Taking steps to recruit a more diverse workforce
Published on Friday 6 March 2020 at 11:44 am
One of the borough’s largest social housing providers is reviewing its recruitment practices after taking part in a programme to help local workforces become more diverse.
Filed under: Blackburn College | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration | Together Housing
Have you nominated your local hero?
Published on Friday 6 March 2020 at 10:15 am
Nominations are still open for the Community Volunteer Awards 2020 – where you can give a shout out to your unsung local legends.
Filed under: Community Volunteer Awards | local heroes | nominations
New exhibition is about to spring open
Published on Thursday 5 March 2020 at 2:24 pm
The all-new Darwen Market Gallery is set to return for its newest exhibition, Spring Open Art.
myGP support sessions come to Darwen Library
Published on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at 3:11 pm
An app that makes it easier for residents to interact with their GP is now available across Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen library | mygp
Building a baroness: Barbara Castle statue update 2020
Published on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at 11:10 am
Posters of Barbara Castle will be popping up all over Blackburn and Darwen for International Women’s Day.
First meeting for Darwen’s new Town Deal Board
Published on Monday 2 March 2020 at 11:50 am
The new Darwen Town Deal Board has met for the first time.
The members will use their skills and expertise to help develop a strong investment plan – with the aim of securing up to £25m of Government funding to be spent regenerating the town and surrounding areas.
Coronavirus update – 28/02/20
Published on Friday 28 February 2020 at 3:29 pm
We are working closely with Public Health England to monitor the developing situation around the coronavirus infection.
Filed under: coronavirus
Borough’s secondary schools find ‘recipe for health’
Published on Friday 28 February 2020 at 1:54 pm
Secondary schools in Blackburn with Darwen are all now specially accredited to provide healthy food options.
Filed under: cllr damian talbot | Recipe 4 Health
Weather can’t dampen spirits at family funday!
Published on Friday 28 February 2020 at 1:41 pm
Families braved wind and rain to celebrate the opening of the revamped Green Lane Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA).
Filed under: Councillor | family funday | Green Lane Multi Use Games Area | Julie Gunn
Your invitation to celebrate International Women’s Day
Published on Friday 28 February 2020 at 1:20 pm
Women across Blackburn with Darwen are invited to learn something new this International Women’s Day.
The Our Community, Our Future social integration team and the Bureau Centre for the Arts are joining forces to host a day of creativity, friendship, food and fun on Friday 6 March.
Filed under: community | International Women's Day | Our Community Our Future | women
Cycle Recycle
Published on Friday 28 February 2020 at 12:26 pm
Have you got an old bike that you no longer use? If so, you can donate it to Cycle Recycle!
Flower Power comes to town – with special guests
Published on Wednesday 26 February 2020 at 10:27 am
UK Flower fans have a treat in store this summer as the Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival returns.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival | Councillor | flowers | Phil Riley | Tom De Houwer
Workshop to focus on combating fuel poverty
Published on Tuesday 25 February 2020 at 4:12 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will this week host a workshop focussing on fuel poverty.
The event, taking place on Wednesday February 26 from 2-5pm in meeting room 3 at Blackburn Library, will look at the realities of fuel poverty and what’s being done to tackle the issue locally.
‘Talk English’ course at Blackburn Library
Published on Tuesday 25 February 2020 at 4:00 pm
A free 10-week course to help people improve their English skills is starting at Blackburn Library on Thursday 27 February from 10am – 12.30pm.
Coming soon: your new blue bin
Published on Tuesday 25 February 2020 at 1:37 pm
A decision to introduce a new blue recycling bin for paper and cardboard across the borough was agreed by councillors at the annual meeting of the Finance Council.
Awards dinner celebrates united community
Published on Tuesday 25 February 2020 at 10:32 am
Community workers and volunteers were among those honoured at the 1V Community Champion Awards.
The eighth One Voice Annual Dinner, which included the 1V Community Champion Awards and the Leader’s Award, took place last Saturday.
Filed under: awards | community | One Voice Blackburn | Our Community Our Future
Council welcomes Griffin housing progress
Published on Friday 21 February 2020 at 2:02 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed progress on new housing in Griffin after plans for the first phase were approved by planning committee.
Update: Industrial action suspended
Published on Friday 21 February 2020 at 10:02 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is pleased that the current industrial action being taken by Unite-member lifeguards has been suspended pending further talks.
Council welcomes new funding to help victims of domestic violence
Published on Wednesday 19 February 2020 at 12:34 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed news the borough is set to receive thousands of pounds in funding to support domestic abuse services.
Stay flood aware as winter progresses
Published on Monday 17 February 2020 at 1:57 pm
Although the severe weather associated with Storm Dennis has passed, Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging residents to stay flood aware.
Filed under: flood | flood aware | storm dennis
Half term fun with Wind in the Willows
Published on Monday 17 February 2020 at 9:03 am
Come along to Blackburn Library on Wednesday 19 February for a special half term treat. The library will be hosting two performances of The Storytellers Theatre Company ‘The Wind in the Willows’ at 11am–12.15pm and then again at 2pm–3.15 pm.
Update: Further industrial action planned at Blackburn and Darwen leisure centres
Published on Friday 14 February 2020 at 5:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is disappointed to learn that Unite-member lifeguards are set to continue industrial action next week during half-term.
Family funday for revamped games area
Published on Friday 14 February 2020 at 12:50 pm
The official opening for the new Green Lane Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) take place on Saturday, February 15th.
Filed under: Councillor Jim Shorrock | Fun Day | Green Lane Multi Use Games Area | mayor
Love Northgate this Valentines Day!
Published on Friday 14 February 2020 at 10:32 am
To show some love for Northgate in Blackburn town centre, the Townscape Heritage Project is launching #LoveNorthgate this Valentines Day at 5.30pm.
Filed under: hearts | love | Northgate | Valentines Day
Plan to roll out new blue recycling bins across the borough
Published on Friday 14 February 2020 at 8:47 am
Blue bins for separate paper and cardboard recycling collections are set to be wheeled out to Blackburn and Darwen homes.
Local schools challenged to ‘Give Up Loving Pop’
Published on Thursday 13 February 2020 at 3:18 pm
A campaign launching in schools in Blackburn with Darwen will see pupils, teachers and parents challenged to give up fizzy drinks for a month.
Major transport scheme pre-works to start
Published on Thursday 13 February 2020 at 2:47 pm
Pre-works to prepare the South East Blackburn major transport scheme are starting from Monday, February 17th.
Filed under: Blackamoor | Councillor | Growth Deal 3 | Haslingden Road | Phil Riley | road widening | transport scheme
Borough return for one of ‘world’s toughest’ race competitions
Published on Thursday 13 February 2020 at 1:12 pm
IRONMAN UK is coming back to Blackburn with Darwen after organisers announced an updated bike course.
Filed under: Darwen | Ironman | Mohammed Khan | racing | Triathlon
Another chance to have your say on community issues
Published on Thursday 13 February 2020 at 11:05 am
Litter, jobs and opportunities, and events that bring people together are just some of the issues local people have discussed at Community Voices events over the last eight months.
Filed under: community | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
Blackburn with Darwen has a brand new plan for the planet
Published on Wednesday 12 February 2020 at 4:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s new Climate Change Champion has launched the borough’s fight to make a difference to the environment.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Climate Emergency Action Plan | council | Councillor | environment | Jane Oates | Vicky McGurk
All signs point the way for Couch to 5K!
Published on Wednesday 12 February 2020 at 3:25 pm
Budding runners are being pointed in the right direction thanks to new signs at Witton Park.
Filed under: Blackburn Couch to 5K | Brian Tayor | community groups | Councillor | Damian Talbot | new signs | Witton Park
Blackburn with Darwen Youth Election 2020
Published on Tuesday 11 February 2020 at 3:18 pm
More than 8,000 young people took part in this year’s Blackburn with Darwen Youth Election to select a new Youth MP to represent the voices of young people across the borough.
CCTV Hub earns top award
Published on Monday 10 February 2020 at 1:47 pm
Blackburn’s CCTV Hub has been awarded a top security award.
The CCTV hub, based in Blackburn town centre, was awarded the CCTV camera commissioner certificate of compliance.
Filed under: CCTV camera commissioner certificate of compliance | CCTV hub | Councillor | Mustafa Desai
Driving advice as Met Office yellow warning issued
Published on Monday 10 February 2020 at 10:48 am
A Met Office yellow warning has been issued as Blackburn with Darwen is expected to experience snow showers and icy conditions.
Filed under: ice | met office | snow | storm ciara | Winter
Get your dancing shoes on for the 2020 Mayor’s Ball!
Published on Monday 10 February 2020 at 10:38 am
Tickets are now available for the 2020 Blackburn with Darwen Mayor’s Ball.
The event will be held at Ewood Park in Blackburn on Friday, 20th March, and will include music and dancing from popular band Dual Project as well as local singers, Elke and Jason.
Making connections to build stronger neighbourhoods together
Published on Monday 10 February 2020 at 9:09 am
Community-spirited people from across Blackburn with Darwen came together to share ideas of how to make their neighbourhoods stronger.
Filed under: community | community group | Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration
‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’ to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
Published on Thursday 6 February 2020 at 10:51 am
You will have heard a lot about the coronavirus infection which has been detected in Wuhan, China.
Filed under: coronavirus | Public Health England
Safety first wins the day for Blackburn school’s special poster competition
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2020 at 11:27 am
Children at Roe Lee Park Primary School helped get the safety message out for a regeneration scheme thanks to a poster competition.
Filed under: Councillor | Eric Wright Civil Engineering | Growth Deal 3 | Phil Riley | posters | road safety | Roe Lee Park Primary School
Young Sara Wins Top Leadership Accolade
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2020 at 10:40 am
A young Blackburn student who wrote a speech that attracted international acclaim has won a major local award.
Unlock digital skills at Blackburn Library
Published on Monday 3 February 2020 at 12:58 pm
The borough’s first digital health and wellbeing learning centre is now open in Blackburn Library.
Also known as a digital health hub, the centre is a place where staff and volunteers can help people to improve their digital skills and confidence, so they can use online health services more confidently.
Filed under: Damian Talbot | digital | health hub | library | quesir mahmood
It’s time to talk about mental health
Published on Monday 3 February 2020 at 11:00 am
Thursday, February 6 is Time to Talk Day – a day when everyone is encouraged to have a conversation about mental health.
Exclusive look at new £135k play zone for Blackburn park
Published on Friday 31 January 2020 at 1:51 pm
This winning design has been selected to create a £135k new play area, set within Blackburn’s beautiful Victorian Corporation Park.
New youth forum to be shaped by 11 to 19 year olds
Published on Friday 31 January 2020 at 9:40 am
A new youth group is giving young people in Blackburn with Darwen a voice to discuss their big issues.
Filed under: Integration | Our Community Our Future | social integration | young people
Seasonal advice whatever the weather
Published on Wednesday 29 January 2020 at 12:00 pm
The Met Office has advice for keeping your home safe and secure no matter what the weather brings.
Filed under: met office | Winter | winter weather
Successful funding boost to help homeless people in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Tuesday 28 January 2020 at 1:09 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been successfully allocated a share of funding of more than £184,000 to support people who are homeless, living on the streets or begging.