Council to hold silence for key workers
Published on Tuesday 28 April 2020 at 9:22 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council will pay tribute to key workers who have lost their lives to coronavirus by holding a minute’s silence today.
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Blackburn with Darwen Council ‘pitches’ in with key worker praise!
Published on Friday 24 April 2020 at 4:35 pm
A message thanking the NHS, carers and all key workers spanning the size of a football pitch has been unveiled by Blackburn with Darwen Council.Making a mark for the NHS in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Friday 24 April 2020 at 12:26 pm
Thank you NHS!
That’s the message that will greet hard working hospital staff as they arrive to work at the Royal Blackburn Hospital.
James thanks Help Hub from bottom of his heart
Published on Thursday 23 April 2020 at 2:29 pm
A Blackburn resident who receives support from the new BwD Help Hub has thanked the Council team from the bottom of his heart.
Filed under: BwD Help Hub | community | coronavirus | COVID-19
Council celebrates its hardworking ‘Highways Heroes’
Published on Thursday 23 April 2020 at 10:41 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting a national campaign to honour the country’s ‘Highways Heroes.’
Essential work is continuing right across the borough to keep the roads and pathways safe – especially for key workers and emergency vehicles.
Council marks St George’s Day
Published on Thursday 23 April 2020 at 9:55 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is marking St George’s Day with a special message on its digital advertising screen.
This week’s coronavirus column
Published on Thursday 23 April 2020 at 9:25 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph: ‘NHS still open for business’.
Leader’s delight for award winning business
Published on Thursday 23 April 2020 at 9:13 am
Cllr Mohammed Khan has extended his congratulations on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Council to a local firm who’ve been honoured in an awards scheme backed by The Queen.
Filed under: Mohammed Khan | Queen's Award | Simply Doughnuts
All cemeteries in Blackburn with Darwen to re-open
Published on Wednesday 22 April 2020 at 5:54 pm
We promised to update our residents as soon as we could re-open our cemeteries in Blackburn with Darwen.
Preparing for a different kind of Ramadan
Published on Wednesday 22 April 2020 at 3:39 pm
Muslim families across the borough are preparing for a different kind of Ramadan this year.
The holy month of Ramadan, a very special time in the Muslim calendar, begins later this week.
Filed under: coronavirus | health | Ramadan
New market delivery service for Blackburn and Darwen
Published on Tuesday 21 April 2020 at 4:54 pm
Market traders in Blackburn and Darwen are now offering a local home delivery services to help residents access fresh supplies.
IRONMAN UK event postponed
Published on Tuesday 21 April 2020 at 1:10 pm
The IRONMAN UK competition which had its gruelling bike course through parts of the Darwen area has been postponed in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Darwen | IRONMAN UK | Mohammed Khan | postponed
Council ‘wastes’ no time in re-starting collection service
Published on Tuesday 21 April 2020 at 10:55 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has re-started its Bulky Waste Collection Service.
The service offers residents the chance to dispose of unwanted household items and garden waste from as little as just £7.50.
Update on cemetery closures in Blackburn with Darwen
Published on Monday 20 April 2020 at 5:29 pm
Over the weekend the Government asked councils to re-open parks and cemeteries.
Our parks have remained open for residents to enjoy for their daily exercise throughout the lockdown, with the exception of playgrounds and associated car parks.
‘Heads together’ to support mental health
Published on Monday 20 April 2020 at 9:53 am
“Let’s put our heads together.” That’s the message from Blackburn with Darwen Council as it launches a new campaign today (Monday, April 20) to support the mental health and wellbeing of Blackburn with Darwen’s residents during the coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: let's put our heads together | mental health | wellbeing
Payment grants continue for businesses
Published on Friday 17 April 2020 at 5:18 pm
Finance teams at the Council are working around the clock to send the Government’s business grants to eligible firms in the borough.
Filed under: business support | coronavirus | Councillor | Government grants | Phil Riley
Coronavirus impact: Planning applications
Published on Friday 17 April 2020 at 4:50 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is still running town planning and building control services during this time – but with some changes.
Filed under: coronavirus | Planning | planning and highways committee
Residents urged to pray at home during religious festivals
Published on Friday 17 April 2020 at 3:03 pm
Issued by the Lancashire Resilience Forum
With Ramadan just days away, Muslim residents are being asked not to visit mosques but to continue to stay at home and pray.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | Ramadan | religion
Local Theatres’ virtual What’s On Guide – Everything from Comedy to Opera
Published on Thursday 16 April 2020 at 2:48 pm
Although shows are being rescheduled due to coronavirus, the team at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre are busy finding new opportunities so that people can continue to enjoy everything from comedy to opera.
This week’s coronavirus column
Published on Thursday 16 April 2020 at 11:33 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph: Testing us out of coronavirus.
Appeal to businesses to donate unwanted PPE
Published on Thursday 16 April 2020 at 10:07 am
Local businesses are being asked to donate unwanted stocks of personal, protective equipment (PPE) to the NHS for frontline staff to use.
Filed under: Adult Social Care | coronavirus | COVID-19 | NHS | NHS East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group
Leader thanks volunteers supporting people in need and urges they keep themselves safe too
Published on Wednesday 15 April 2020 at 4:39 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is offering his thanks to all the volunteers working hard to support others through the current Coronavirus pandemic.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | Volunteers
Lancashire COVID-19 Community Support Fund seeks to raise £1million
Published on Wednesday 15 April 2020 at 4:12 pm
A Lancashire emergency Fund has been created to support those in most need across the county during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Live webcasting starts at Pleasington Crematorium
Published on Thursday 9 April 2020 at 4:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has invested in new technology to allow funeral services to be streamed live from Pleasington Crematorium.
This week’s coronavirus column
Published on Thursday 9 April 2020 at 10:50 am
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph: No early end to coronavirus lockdown.
Council thanks to businesses
Published on Thursday 9 April 2020 at 9:26 am
The Council is thanking businesses in Blackburn and Darwen which have followed new laws requiring some shops and firms to shut down during the coronavirus emergency.
Filed under: Business thanks | coronavirus | Councillor | Jim Smith | public protection
Former soldier salutes BwD Help Hub
Published on Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 5:51 pm
A former soldier has given a special salute of thanks to Council staff and volunteers working on the new BwD Help Hub.
Filed under: BwD Help Hub | community | coronavirus | COVID-19
First business payments out this week for Blackburn and Darwen firms
Published on Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 1:12 pm
The Council is starting to send out Government grant payments to local businesses affected by the coronavirus.
Filed under: business support | coronavirus | Councillor | funds | Government grants | Phil Riley
Blackburn with Darwen groups urged to apply to new coronavirus emergency fund
Published on Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 12:44 pm
Organisations that deliver or enable sport or physical activity in Blackburn with Darwen can apply to a new fund set up by Sport England in response to the coronavirus emergency.
Schools across Lancashire to stay open over the Easter holiday
Published on Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 10:52 am
Schools across Lancashire including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool will continue to look after the children of key workers and pupils who are classed as vulnerable during the school Easter holiday.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Easter | education | LRF | Maureen Bateson | schools
Blackburn with Darwen’s Civic Sunday event to be postponed.
Published on Tuesday 7 April 2020 at 10:08 am
The event was due to take place on Sunday 24th May 2020. It features a special service at Blackburn Cathedral and a short civic parade.
Community heroes – we need you now more than ever
Published on Tuesday 7 April 2020 at 8:52 am
We need to highlight the outstanding contribution of our local heroes at the moment–
make sure you nominate yours to show your appreciation of the voluntary work they
do.
Coronavirus: How to safely use public rights of way
Published on Monday 6 April 2020 at 5:24 pm
The Government advice around Coronavirus is clear – stay home, protect the NHS and save lives.
Local health and care leaders urge residents to help save lives
Published on Monday 6 April 2020 at 12:45 pm
Senior leaders of the Blackburn with Darwen Local Integrated Care Partnership have urged residents to continue to do their bit to help fight the coronavirus by always following government advice.
Filed under: BwD Help Hub | Councillor Mohammed Khan | Dr Umer
This week’s coronavirus column
Published on Monday 6 April 2020 at 12:34 pm
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph: ‘Let’s keep behind the coronavirus curve’.
Council buildings closed to the public
Published on Monday 6 April 2020 at 11:41 am
The Council has taken the difficult decision to close all Council buildings to the public.
These are Blackburn Town Hall, Darwen Town Hall and Duke Street.
Vulnerable residents receive first food parcels from Council’s new distribution centre
Published on Friday 3 April 2020 at 2:37 pm
The first food parcels have been distributed today to people who contacted the Council’s new BwD Help Hub for support.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | COVID-19
Business grants on the way
Published on Thursday 2 April 2020 at 4:16 pm
Council staff are working hard in administering the business rate grants announced by the Government to help some of our small and medium sized firms during this unprecedented situation.
Filed under: Business grants | business support | coronavirus | Councillor | Phil Riley
Coronavirus crisis sees staff stepping up
Published on Wednesday 1 April 2020 at 3:43 pm
Staff at Blackburn with Darwen Council are working tirelessly to ensure essential services for residents continue to be provided during the coronavirus pandemic.
Support for homeless people during Coronavirus crisis
Published on Wednesday 1 April 2020 at 2:39 pm
Homeless people in Blackburn with Darwen are being given help to get off the streets during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Homeless support
Coronavirus: Frequently asked questions about bin collections
Published on Tuesday 31 March 2020 at 4:26 pm
Our Customer Services Team is busier than ever answering your questions about how Council services have been affected by the Government guidance around coronavirus.
Staff safety warning for businesses
Published on Monday 30 March 2020 at 4:30 pm
Businesses open during the coronavirus emergency are being warned they must protect their staff.
The Council’s Public Protection team has received a number of complaints that a small number of premises may not be following social distancing guidelines and could be putting people at risk.
Filed under: businesses | coronavirus | Councillor | Jim Smith | public protection | staff safety
Coronavirus: Leave your car at home when you go out to exercise
Published on Monday 30 March 2020 at 2:24 pm
We’re all being asked to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives, but what does this mean for exercise?
Coronavirus: Changes to funerals, burials and cemeteries
Published on Friday 27 March 2020 at 4:07 pm
In response to the latest Government guidelines around Coronavirus, there have been changes to how residents can attend funerals, burials and cemeteries in Blackburn with Darwen.
Business support for self-employed people
Published on Friday 27 March 2020 at 1:58 pm
The Council is committed to supporting all businesses and the wider economy of Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: business support | coronavirus | Councillor | Government grants | Phil Riley | Self-Employed Income Support Scheme | self-employed people
Nursery places available for keyworkers
Published on Friday 27 March 2020 at 11:54 am
The Council’s Early Help and Support team is providing a revised childcare support service to help parents who are keyworkers to find nursery places for their children during this crisis.
Support for local businesses during coronavirus – update
Published on Thursday 26 March 2020 at 3:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is committed to supporting our local businesses through these challenging times.
Following the Government’s announcement of extra support for business that have had to close, the Council has now received more information on the delivery of local grants to businesses.
Filed under: Business update | coronavirus | Councillor | fund | Government | grant | Phil Riley
This week’s coronavirus column
Published on Thursday 26 March 2020 at 3:56 pm
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph: Covid-19, you may have got it.
New WhatsApp information service launched
Published on Thursday 26 March 2020 at 1:41 pm
The Government has launched a new free service on WhatApp to provide up to date information on coronavirus.
Filed under: coronavirus | Government service | information | WhatsApp
New Help Hub offers support to vulnerable residents
Published on Thursday 26 March 2020 at 11:27 am
Community organisations in Blackburn with Darwen are supporting the Council to set up a central hub to support residents through the Coronavirus outbreak.
Filed under: adult services | community | coronavirus | COVID-19 | support