Coronavirus: How you can help our bin crews
Published on Thursday 26 March 2020 at 8:21 am
We want to make sure your bin collections can run as normal during the Coronavirus crisis while also keeping you and our crews safe.
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Published on Thursday 26 March 2020 at 8:21 am
We want to make sure your bin collections can run as normal during the Coronavirus crisis while also keeping you and our crews safe.
Published on Wednesday 25 March 2020 at 4:26 pm
The Council Forum meeting due on Thursday, March 26, is now postponed in light of the latest national position regarding the COVID – 19 pandemic.
Published on Tuesday 24 March 2020 at 6:43 pm
You will have seen the Government has now announced extra measures to try and curb the spread of coronavirus.
Filed under: Blackburn Central library | coronavirus | Dominic Harrison | library | Mohammed Khan
Published on Tuesday 24 March 2020 at 12:17 pm
People are being warned about a series of scams related to the coronavirus.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued the warnings after reports that scammers are targeted people both in person and through technology and through price rises in shops.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Jim Smith | Mohammed Khan | scams | trading standards
Published on Monday 23 March 2020 at 5:23 pm
We are continuing to work with partners right across the borough, county as well as nationally in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: Cllr Mohammed Khan | coronavirus
Published on Monday 23 March 2020 at 3:34 pm
We know this is a very worrying time for businesses and their employees.
Blackburn with Darwen is home to 6,000 thriving and vibrant businesses.
Filed under: coronavirus | councillor phil riley | Martin Kelly
Published on Friday 20 March 2020 at 2:31 pm
Anyone with a NoWcard pass in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool can use it for free travel before 9.30am in the morning from Monday, 23 March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed under: coronavirus | NoWcard pass | travel
Published on Thursday 19 March 2020 at 6:04 pm
The Council continues to work with its partners as well as Public Health England and the government as we tackle the unprecedented challenges caused by coronavirus.
Published on Wednesday 18 March 2020 at 5:21 pm
Council leader Mohammed Khan said
“We thank the whole festival team for all of their efforts and fully support this difficult decision.
Published on Wednesday 18 March 2020 at 2:36 pm
Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health at Blackburn with Darwen Council, said:
I can confirm that Blackburn with Darwen now has its first confirmed case of coronavirus/COVID-19.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | Dominic Harrison | Public Health England
Published on Tuesday 17 March 2020 at 5:38 pm
Coronavirus is the greatest public health crisis this country and our borough has faced in generations.
Published on Monday 16 March 2020 at 7:31 pm
Following the latest update from Government on Coronavirus, we are fully reviewing all affected services.
As always, our priority is to support the borough’s most vulnerable.
Published on Monday 16 March 2020 at 3:55 pm
Councillor Mohammed Khan, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has today issued a statement about Coronavirus and the steps the Council is taking.
Published on Friday 13 March 2020 at 11:36 am
Events in and around Blackburn & Darwen.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.