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Published on Tuesday 27 March 2018 at 2:26 pm
Voters are set to go to the polls to elect their local councillors in May.
The timetable for the local elections has been announced and on Thursday May 3rd, residents will elect Councillors to Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Published on Tuesday 27 March 2018 at 10:09 am
Come along to Blackburn market on Saturday, 31st March for a free fun filled day for all the family to enjoy.
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Published on Monday 26 March 2018 at 2:57 pm
A special ceremony took place in Blackburn Council Chamber to launch a new Scout badge.
Council leader Mohammed Khan congratulated Blackburn District Scouts for encouraging groups from different faiths and backgrounds to work together.
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Published on Monday 26 March 2018 at 12:50 pm
A kind-hearted Darwen couple went the extra mile by donating toys and games for children and parents who use Apple Trees hub in Blackburn.
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Published on Monday 26 March 2018 at 11:43 am
Blackburn with Darwen is now a Full Service Universal Credit area – and help is at hand to help people in the new system.
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Published on Friday 23 March 2018 at 2:16 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting the police to tackle terrorism and save lives by reporting suspicious behaviour and activity.
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Published on Friday 23 March 2018 at 11:28 am
Darwen Library Theatre is holding an evening of the best 60’s in music.
The night will be an extravaganza of music and songs from the 1960’s, featuring the Vigilantes and the Walk This Way Choir.
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Published on Friday 23 March 2018 at 10:36 am
A Compulsory Purchase Order has been approved for a disused building and land in Mill Hill to convert into affordable housing.
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Published on Friday 23 March 2018 at 10:21 am
New plans have been approved for a permanent contemporary entrance way to Darwen Market following the removal of the 3 day market.
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Published on Thursday 22 March 2018 at 4:03 pm
Refurbished playground encourages active play
Children will now be able to play in a revamped park after the Bold Venture Park play area was unveiled yesterday.
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Published on Thursday 22 March 2018 at 2:39 pm
Houses which have stood empty for years will be demolished to make way for a new development in the Griffin Regeneration area.
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Published on Wednesday 21 March 2018 at 1:02 pm
Unique artwork will be created for Darwen Market Square with help from the people of Darwen.
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Published on Wednesday 21 March 2018 at 11:49 am
The 2018 Mayor’s Charity Ball took place last weekend (Friday, March 16)
Councillor Colin Rigby hosted the event along with his wife Jean to celebrate his year as Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen to raise money for his chosen charities: East Lancashire Hospice, Bolton Hospice, Eve Appeal and Royal Navy & Royal Marine’s Children fund.
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Published on Wednesday 21 March 2018 at 11:46 am
A culvert which passes beneath homes in Granville Road, Westland Avenue and Manor Road in Darwen is being diverted to alleviate flooding in the area.
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Published on Tuesday 20 March 2018 at 3:10 pm
A dozen homes will be built on land at Tower View off Marsh House Lane
The homes will be built on the site as well as a number of adjacent garage plots.
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