Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Monday 25 June 2018 at 10:24 am
Voluntary groups which do exceptional work could receive the royal seal of approval.
Nominations are open for next year’s Queen’s Awards for Voluntary Service, described as MBEs for charities, voluntary and community groups.
Published on Friday 22 June 2018 at 3:01 pm
A 95-year-old Holocaust survivor was among special guests addressing a conference to increase understanding and help prevent extremism.
Published on Friday 22 June 2018 at 11:14 am
People are invited to attend flag raising ceremonies in front of Blackburn and Darwen town halls in support of Armed Forces Day.
Filed under: Armed Forces Day | Blackburn | Councillor | Darwen | mayor | Pat McFall
Published on Friday 22 June 2018 at 9:21 am
A one day cycling festival is being held to celebrate the launch of the Weavers Wheel, a new 26km cycling route encircling Blackburn town centre.
Filed under: cycling | Weavers Wheel
Published on Thursday 21 June 2018 at 3:43 pm
It may be summer but plans for a sparkling Christmas in Blackburn are already underway with an authentic German-style market this Christmas.
Filed under: Blackburn | Cathedral Quarter | Christmas Market | Councillor | German-style | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 21 June 2018 at 7:04 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging residents to help tackle air pollution by walking or cycling more as part of Clean Air Day.
Published on Wednesday 20 June 2018 at 3:29 pm
Community groups across Blackburn with Darwen are taking part in The Great Get Together in memory of MP Jo Cox.
Published on Tuesday 19 June 2018 at 11:26 am
Popular stall is moving due to expansion
Tease Your Tastebuds has relocated from Darwen Market Annexe to a newly refurbished unit within the main Market Hall due to the expansion of her product range.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen Market | Phil Riley | Tease Your Tastebuds
Published on Tuesday 19 June 2018 at 9:56 am
Following the success of the challenge earlier this year, our 30 Day Weight Loss Challenge is returning
Sessions will be taking place at:
Wednesday, June 20th at Darwen Leisure Centre
Thursday, June 21st at Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre
The course is £15 per person and includes a two hour diet and nutrition workshop which offers advice on understanding weight loss and mythbusting.
Published on Friday 15 June 2018 at 3:56 pm
The borough’s volunteers were honoured at a glittering ceremony at King George’s Hall.
Coronation Street actor Peter Gunn who plays Brian Packham hosted the first annual Blackburn with Darwen Volunteers’ Week Award Ceremony.
Filed under: Community CVS | Councillor Mohammed Khan | Harry Catherall | Volunteers' Week Award Ceremony
Published on Thursday 14 June 2018 at 3:08 pm
A national charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people is inviting residents in Blackburn and Darwen to enjoy a few hours of tea, chat and good company.
Filed under: Contact the Elderly | tea parties
Published on Thursday 14 June 2018 at 12:13 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries are offering FREE IT courses from July – September.
The courses are open to anyone over the age of 16 and ideal for those who are new to computers or wish to brush up on their knowledge.
Published on Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 3:20 pm
Come on down to Roe Lee Park for a family fun-filled day.
The friends of Roe Lee Park summer fun day will take place Saturday, July 21st
The fun day will kick off from 12pm and will end at 4pm.
Published on Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 2:51 pm
People can get as close as they dare to a life-size, moving T-Rex at a free family fun day in Witton Country Park.
Filed under: Fun Day | Travelling Natural History Museum | Witton Park
Published on Wednesday 13 June 2018 at 12:15 pm
As part of Eid Festival 2018, Eid prayers followed by a two day festival will take place in Corporation Park in Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn | Corporation Park | Eid | Eid in the Park
Published on Tuesday 12 June 2018 at 9:53 am
Get your thinking cap on to help raise money for a Blackburn park.
The Corporation Park Supporters Group is holding a charity quiz night at East Lancashire Cricket Club, Dukes Bow, on Thursday, June 21.
Filed under: Corporation Park | quiz
Published on Monday 11 June 2018 at 10:39 am
A breastfeeding celebration event in Blackburn will mark the conclusion of National Breastfeeding Celebration Week with everyone invited to join in the family fun.
Published on Friday 8 June 2018 at 4:34 pm
Dr Neil Smith, local GP and Cancer Lead for Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups is promoting a campaign called “25 it’s time” to coincide with of Cervical Cancer Screening Week (11-17 June), to encourage 25 year olds to attend their cervical screening.
Published on Friday 8 June 2018 at 4:28 pm
The views of NHS Hearing Aid users are being sought by CCGs across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Published on Friday 8 June 2018 at 3:00 pm
A Council endorsed community movement which continues to grow and help improve the lives of many people is about to launch its next plan.
Published on Friday 8 June 2018 at 2:10 pm
Get your wheels pumped up and gears at the ready and cycle for National Bike Week to be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes!
Published on Thursday 7 June 2018 at 4:22 pm
A former restaurant owner has been fined £5,840 and banned from managing a food business after inspectors found filthy conditions at Guide Village Cantonese.
Published on Tuesday 5 June 2018 at 5:33 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Mohammed Khan has praised the work of two organisations which have won a prestigious award.
Published on Monday 4 June 2018 at 3:34 pm
Local author Simon McDermott will be talking about his book The Songaminute Man at Blackburn Library on June 20th
Simon will be talking about how he found a unique way for him and his father who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2013 to connect again by doing carpool karaoke.
Published on Monday 4 June 2018 at 3:29 pm
The UK is a nation of foodies but people often take the safety of what they eat and drink for granted – especially when out and about.
Filed under: |Food Standard Agency | Councillor Jim Smith | Food hygiene | Food hygiene ratings | Food Safety Week
Published on Monday 4 June 2018 at 10:21 am
The Government wants to understand why integration matters to you.
The Council has been chosen as one of five partners to progress the Integrated Communities Strategy.
Filed under: Consultation | Integrated Communities | strategy | survey
Published on Friday 1 June 2018 at 2:27 pm
Blackburn with Darwen libraries is inviting you to come and celebrate National Bookstart week!
The theme for this year is called Bird Boogie and you will be able to get a free copy of ‘A Busy Day for Birds’ book by Lucy Cousins along with other goodies to take home.
Filed under: library | National Bookstart week
Published on Friday 1 June 2018 at 10:19 am
People are being urged to find out about volunteering opportunities in the borough.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting national Volunteers’ Week (June 1 to 7) which is celebrating the work of those who give up their time to help others.
Filed under: Community CVS | Councillor Mohammed Khan | Lancashire Volunteer Partnership | Volunteers' Week
Published on Thursday 31 May 2018 at 4:45 pm
Bus operator Moving People have announced that they are to withdraw the number 33 bus service in Darwen.
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 4:37 pm
People are being urged to take care in the sun as the warm weather continues.
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is warning that the heat can be dangerous for the very young, older people or those with serious illnesses.
Filed under: CCG | Dr Preeti Shukla | NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group | sun
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 3:50 pm
A senior councillor and a youth MP took fundraising to new heights when they were stuck to a wall.
Filed under: Councillor Maureen Bateson | duct tape challenge | Elle Walsh | Foster Care Fortnight | Sectret Santa
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 3:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service is holding a Masquerade Carers Ball to raise vital funds for their service.
Published on Tuesday 29 May 2018 at 9:30 am
An atmospheric painting of a rural scene owned by Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery has gone on loan.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | Edward Stott | The Watering Place | Towner Art Gallery
Published on Friday 25 May 2018 at 9:36 am
If you are organising an event and you would like to invite Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Mayor and Mayoress please use the contact details below.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | contact details | mayor
Published on Thursday 24 May 2018 at 4:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Privacy Policy was updated on May 25th 2018. This update reflects the changes in UK data protection legislation under the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).
Published on Thursday 24 May 2018 at 12:27 pm
It is no understatement to say that Sarah Subhani has turned her life around – from substance misuse to award winner.
Filed under: Change Grow Live | One Voice | Sarah Subhani
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 4:57 pm
People came together today to remember the 22 victims who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing.
Filed under: Manchester Arnena | Manchester attack | minute's silence
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 12:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has donated a Blackburn Rovers promotion banner to Rovers superfan ‘Birdy’.
Published on Tuesday 22 May 2018 at 11:41 am
Thousands of people have watched a video featuring Blackburn Rovers star Elliott Bennett to promote fostering.
Published on Monday 21 May 2018 at 12:13 pm
People attending the short civic ceremonies outside both Blackburn and Darwen town halls on the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack tomorrow (Tuesday, May 22) are being advised to arrive early.
Published on Monday 21 May 2018 at 11:06 am
A joint operation by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Lancashire Police found six taxis operating to have faults.
Filed under: Cllr Jim Smith | Lancashire Police | Taxi
Published on Friday 18 May 2018 at 12:33 pm
The Council has welcomed a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Councillor Pat McFall will serve as the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council for the Civic Year 2018/19, with Councillor Jim Shorrock as Deputy Mayor.
Filed under: Councillor | Jim Shorrock | mayor | Mayor Making | Pat McFall
Published on Friday 18 May 2018 at 10:01 am
New bungalows in Shorey Bank, Darwen are helping to meet local housing needs. That was the message from residents who welcomed visitors to their new homes from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Together Housing and regeneration specialist ENGIE, the three partners behind the development.
Published on Thursday 17 May 2018 at 11:58 am
Darwen Market has welcomed two new businesses to the Market Hall.
Home Essentials has been trading for a few weeks now and Making Memories opened on Saturday, May 12.
Filed under: Councillor | Darwen Market | Home Essentials | Making Memories Haberdashery | new stalls | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 16 May 2018 at 3:34 pm
Short civic ceremonies will take place outside both Blackburn and Darwen town halls on the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena Attack.
Filed under: Councillor Mohammed Khan | Manchester Arena | Manchester attack | minute silence
Published on Wednesday 16 May 2018 at 2:47 pm
Learn how to make your home greener or stay safe online with the latest range of free adult learning courses and workshops at Darwen Town Hall.
Filed under: Adult learning | Darwen Town Hall
Published on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at 5:02 pm
A long-term approach to preventing teenage pregnancies in the borough has seen rates fall to an all-time low, recent figures show.
Published on Tuesday 15 May 2018 at 10:11 am
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Blackburn town centre over the weekend to ensure the National Festival of Making was a huge success.
Filed under: councillor phil riley | Martyn Ware | Moonira Hinglotwala | National Festival of Making | Wayne Hemingway
Published on Monday 14 May 2018 at 4:13 pm
Newly promoted championship side Blackburn Rovers have pledged their support to help a local campaign to recruit more foster carers.
Published on Monday 14 May 2018 at 12:35 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has today launched an employer pledge with Time to Change, England’s biggest programme that supports people to open up to mental health problems.
