Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Tuesday 4 December 2018 at 9:47 am
More than 60 youngsters have staged a ‘takeover’ at Blackburn with Darwen Council.
The group filled the Windsor Suite at King George’s Hall for the special Youth Takeover Challenge – tackling the issues of food poverty and period poverty in the borough.
Filed under: Councillor Maureen Bateson | Director of Children's Services | King George's Hall | Takeover Day | Youth MP
Published on Tuesday 4 December 2018 at 9:30 am
Nothing could dampen the Christmas sparkle that came to Blackburn on Saturday 1 December 2018, when a magical Christmas Parade took to the streets.
Published on Monday 3 December 2018 at 2:02 pm
A charity boxing event has been organised to help the family of a Blackburn man who was fatally stabbed.
Published on Friday 30 November 2018 at 3:38 pm
Motorists are being reminded that a scheme to improve traffic flow around the St Peter Street and Darwen Street areas of Blackburn will go live on Monday.
Filed under: Phil Riley | roadworks | Wainwright Way
Published on Friday 30 November 2018 at 9:10 am
Female Blackburn with Darwen councillors supported a recent local community event that aimed to inspire young women and girls to get involved in local politics while celebrating the achievements of the suffragette movement.
Published on Thursday 29 November 2018 at 1:26 pm
Plans have been revealed to renovate Darwen Leisure Centre’s gym in time for the New Year.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen Leisure Centre
Published on Thursday 29 November 2018 at 10:46 am
Tributes have been paid to a popular former councillor and JP described as a ‘true gentleman’ and affectionately known as ‘a man of the people who got things done’.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Phil Riley | Ron O’Keeffe | tribute
Published on Wednesday 28 November 2018 at 5:06 pm
The Council Tax support scheme in Blackburn with Darwen is set to change.
Following a wide-ranging review of the scheme, which included extensive consultation with residents and voluntary sector organisations, the Council is now looking to simplify it.
Filed under: cllr Andy Kay | council tax | Policy Council
Published on Wednesday 28 November 2018 at 4:01 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Chief Executive Harry Catherall, the unitary authority’s longest serving chief officer, will retire next Easter after a successful 40 year career in local government.
Published on Tuesday 27 November 2018 at 9:08 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is celebrating Lancashire Day with news that the National Festival of Making is set to return for a third year.
Filed under: Blackburn | Cllr Phil Riley | Festival of Making
Published on Monday 26 November 2018 at 1:35 pm
A new website called The Flood Hub has been launched to provide local flood advice and information to help householders, businesses, communities and landowners across the North West become more flood resilient.
Published on Monday 26 November 2018 at 12:53 pm
A new section has been added to the site to keep you up to date with everything you need to know to get you prepared for winter.
Published on Monday 26 November 2018 at 11:31 am
Thousands of people turned out to watch ‘amazing’ Grace Davies switch-on Blackburn’s Christmas lights.
Local girl Grace provided the ‘X Factor’ on the night as the crowds braced the cold to kick off the town’s bumper festive countdown.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Big Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On | Grace Davies | Mayor of Blackburn
Published on Friday 23 November 2018 at 1:23 pm
Do you want to help make the borough greener and join a team planting hundreds of trees?
Filed under: Councillor | Jason Walker | Mohammed Khan | Roe Lee Park | tree planting | Your Call
Published on Thursday 22 November 2018 at 1:09 pm
A community centre in Blackburn has been given a £30,000 makeover after it was nominated to benefit from a major revamp to help improve facilities for the local neighbourhood.
Published on Wednesday 21 November 2018 at 4:01 pm
Local man Mr James Shorrock is delighted with his move to Riverside Heights housing with care scheme in the Shorey Bank area of Darwen.
Filed under: Darwen | health | Housing | Riverside Heights | Social Care
Published on Tuesday 20 November 2018 at 11:38 am
Hold the front page! Graduate Ben Eccles is hitting the headlines after becoming one of the first residents to move into a new apartment block in the heart of Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Cathedral Square | Cathedral Quarter | Cllr Phil Riley | Executive Member for Regeneration
Published on Monday 19 November 2018 at 11:45 am
Thousands of people turned out in Darwen at the weekend for the annual Christmas Lights switch-on.
Filed under: Christmas LIghts | Christmas Lights Switch On | Darwen | Darwen Christmas
Published on Monday 19 November 2018 at 10:47 am
Volunteers from Edgworth and Higher Croft are needed to help with a new research project which could help potentially vulnerable people stay safe and well in their homes.
Filed under: councillor brian taylor | Edgworth | health care | Higher Croft | Social Care
Published on Friday 16 November 2018 at 12:24 pm
Road Safety Week 2018 takes place from Monday 19 November and we are shouting out about the safety of those on two wheels.
Filed under: Bike Smart | Councillor | Road Safety Week 2018 | Shaukat Hussain
Published on Friday 16 November 2018 at 10:49 am
Retailers across Blackburn helped celebrate Purple Tuesday, the UK’s first accessible shopping day, on Tuesday 13 November.
Published on Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 12:55 pm
British rock music phenomena, The Sweet, have announced their 50th-anniversary world tour, including a stop at King George’s Hall this December.
Published on Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 12:00 pm
The Macmillan Solutions team are looking for volunteers from across Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire to support people affected by cancer.
Published on Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 9:35 am
Saturday 24 November, King William Street, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Blackburn’s Christmas lights will be switched on this year by the town’s very own singing sensation, Grace Davies.
Filed under: Blackburn Christmas Lights | Christmas | Grace Davies | GraceDavies
Published on Tuesday 13 November 2018 at 1:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is welcoming a visit of a mobile digital classroom to the borough.
Published on Tuesday 13 November 2018 at 1:00 pm
Local history researcher Christine Parkinson will be giving a talk on the life of Joseph Harrison.
Filed under: history | local history
Published on Monday 12 November 2018 at 2:48 pm
A wartime story of love and sacrifice told through powerful dance theatre is coming to Blackburn Cathedral on Monday 19 November.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | dance | First World War | remembrance
Published on Monday 12 November 2018 at 10:45 am
Blackburn with Darwen has today become officially ‘breastfeeding friendly’, meaning mums who want to breastfeed out and about in the borough can do so with full confidence.
Filed under: breastfeeding | breastfeeding friendly borough | jackie floyd | Maureen Bateson
Published on Sunday 11 November 2018 at 2:19 pm
Hundreds remembered the fallen 100 years after end of World War One at two special Remembrance Services in the borough.
Filed under: 100 years | Blackburn Cathedral | Darwen Town Hall | Remembrance Service | World War One Commemorations
Published on Friday 9 November 2018 at 3:17 pm
Calling all residents, landowners, developers and agents!
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is preparing its new Local Plan and is asking you to put forward suggestions for land suitable for future development.
Published on Friday 9 November 2018 at 3:08 pm
Blackburn came out a shining star in this year’s Lancashire Tourism Awards – picking up two prestigious awards for its National Festival of Making and its Cathedral as a cultural hub.
Published on Friday 9 November 2018 at 10:13 am
Pop superstar and Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle will be lighting up Darwen’s Christmas event this year.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On | Darwen | Darwen Market Square | Nadine Coyle | Rock FM
Published on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 5:53 pm
A scheme to improve traffic flow around the St Peter Street and Darwen Street areas of Blackburn will go live on 2 December.
Published on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 3:34 pm
Special services and events are being held to commemorate the historic 100th anniversary of the end of World War One.
Filed under: Blackburn | Darwen | remembrance | World War One Commemorations
Published on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 1:36 pm
Singer Jake Quickenden provided the X Factor at a special awards ceremony to celebrate the ‘inspirational’ achievements of children in care.
Filed under: awards | children | Children in Our Care
Published on Thursday 8 November 2018 at 1:03 pm
Christmas is set to come early for one small business in Blackburn with Darwen with more than £1k of free advertising up for grabs!
Published on Wednesday 7 November 2018 at 11:26 am
Looked After Children from Blackburn and Darwen were treated to a winning display from Blackburn Rovers at Saturday’s match at Ewood Park.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | carers | fostering | Looked After Children
Published on Wednesday 7 November 2018 at 10:13 am
Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) are celebrating a “YES” vote from town centre businesses for five more years of investment.
Published on Wednesday 7 November 2018 at 9:03 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is playing its part in Battle’s Over, an international commemoration marking 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War One.
Filed under: 100 years | Battle's Over | beacons | Blackburn Cathedral | Darwen Heritage Centre | remembrance | World War One Commemorations
Published on Monday 5 November 2018 at 2:34 pm
Blackburn struck gold at the North West Britain in Bloom Awards scooping a hat trick of prizes.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Bid | Britain in Bloom
Published on Monday 5 November 2018 at 2:00 pm
As the festival of Diwali approaches, the Blackburn Hindu Centre is inviting people from across the borough to join them in their community celebration of the Festival of Lights.
Filed under: Blackburn Hindu Centre | Diwali
Published on Monday 5 November 2018 at 1:36 pm
A special Remembrance Concert is being held in Blackburn to mark the 100 years since the Armistice was signed.
Filed under: King George's Hall | Mayor of Blackburn | Remembrance Concert | World War One Commemorations
Published on Monday 5 November 2018 at 10:40 am
Make sure your Bonfire Night is a good one by by following fire safety advice.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is sharing safety tips on fireworks and fires for people taking part in any celebrations.
Filed under: bonfire night | Halloween | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service | safety
Published on Friday 2 November 2018 at 2:40 pm
Gorse Street in Blackburn will be temporarily closed from Monday 5th November for one week.
Filed under: diversions | Gorse Street | roadworks
Published on Thursday 1 November 2018 at 12:39 pm
Save the date! Near Neighbours has issued an open invitation to their wedding event of the year – a colourful, multi-cultural celebration of wedding traditions.
Filed under: social integration | Weddings
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 3:52 pm
Plans to increase cohesion and build stronger communities within Blackburn with Darwen have taken a significant step forward.
Filed under: Integrated Communities | Integration | social integration
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 11:46 am
Be scary but safe this Halloween and Bonfire Night by following fire safety advice.
It’s the time of year for the spooky celebrations and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) are sharing tips in the lead up to two of the biggest nights in the Autumnal calendar.
Filed under: bonfire night | Halloween | Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service | safety
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 11:14 am
Small Business Saturday UK has kicked off its national bus tour of the country in Blackburn – former winners of the coveted High Street of the Year Award.
Filed under: business | Christmas | Cllr Riley | Phil Riley | small business
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 10:52 am
Whether it’s steaming hot brews, delicious bacon butties or executive buffets – they’re all a piece of cake for one Blackburn café.
Filed under: business | Cafe | catering | Cllr Riley | conference | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 11:03 am
Businesses in Blackburn town centre are being reminded that ballot papers for the renewal vote for Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) must be returned by Friday, November 2nd.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Town Centre | voting
