Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Monday 20 March 2017 at 10:43 am
More than a thousand cigarettes and 60 packs of tobacco were confiscated in a raid by Trading Standards.
Filed under: Councillor | Illegal tobacco | Jim Smith | trading standards
Published on Friday 17 March 2017 at 1:47 pm
People have been getting creative taking photos of Blackburn Bus Station since it opened.
A selection of them can be found on Flickr here: http://bit.ly/BlackburnBusStation
Filed under: award | Blackburn Bus Station | Flickr | photos | RIBA
Published on Friday 17 March 2017 at 10:27 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting an upcoming health fayre promoting ways of leading healthier lifestyles.
Published on Thursday 16 March 2017 at 4:18 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 20th March to Sunday, 26th March 2017.
Published on Thursday 16 March 2017 at 11:55 am
Thousands of young people are hitting the polls this week to vote in the elections for the next Blackburn with Darwen Youth MP.
Filed under: Youth MP
Published on Wednesday 15 March 2017 at 3:45 pm
A new free recycling collection service has been launched for all residents in Blackburn and Darwen to help people recycle unwanted clothing, textiles and small electrical items.
Filed under: Biffa | bins | Cllr Parvaiz Akhtar | Recycling
Published on Wednesday 15 March 2017 at 11:59 am
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that the Blackburn Bus Station has been shortlisted for the prestigious RIBA North West award.
Filed under: Bus Station | Cllr Riley | Ian Richardson
Published on Wednesday 15 March 2017 at 10:29 am
The first ever National Festival of Making takes place in Blackburn on May 6-7 and festival organisers need you to help ‘Make’ it a success!
Published on Tuesday 14 March 2017 at 4:16 pm
Tickets are now available for the Blackburn with Darwen 2017 Mayor’s Ball.
The event will be held at King George’s Hall on Friday, April 21st with music from the Greater Manchester Police Band, dancing and a delicious menu, as well as a big-prize raffle.
Filed under: Councillor | Hussain Akhtar | King George's Hall | The Mayor's Ball
Published on Friday 10 March 2017 at 12:04 pm
The latest copy of By Skill & Hard Work is out and features creative happenings from around the borough.
Published on Friday 10 March 2017 at 10:50 am
Blackburn Central Library is playing host to one of the country’s most popular authors whose book is set to be made into a Hollywood film.
Published on Friday 10 March 2017 at 10:09 am
A contract for providing a new programme designed to get children off to the best start in life in Blackburn with Darwen has been awarded to Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Published on Thursday 9 March 2017 at 4:29 pm
We’ve had a number of reports of scammers cold calling and emailing residents claiming to be offering a Council Tax refund.
Published on Wednesday 8 March 2017 at 3:20 pm
Greenfields Community Centre is now being run by a new group of volunteers with big plans.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Greenfields Community Centre | Volunteers
Published on Tuesday 7 March 2017 at 3:42 pm
An exciting new arts project exploring Blackburn’s fascinating past will be on display throughout the town centre from this Saturday (March 11).
Filed under: Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery | Found in Blackburn
Published on Tuesday 7 March 2017 at 3:24 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing No Smoking Day, taking place this Wednesday, March 8.
If you’re a smoker who wants to stub it out for good, why not seize No Smoking Day as your big chance to stop?
Published on Monday 6 March 2017 at 1:23 pm
Landlords in the Griffin area are being urged to make sure they’ve signed up to the Council’s selective licensing scheme after a landlord was ordered to pay around £3,000 for not having one.
Filed under: Landlord | licence | selective licensing
Published on Friday 3 March 2017 at 1:05 pm
A poster campaign has been launched to help highlight some of the inspirational women who make a difference to people’s lives in Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: Councillor | International Women's Day | Maureen Bateson | poster campaign
Published on Friday 3 March 2017 at 11:45 am
Blackburn Youth Zone will host a two hour Zumbathon from 3pm till 5pm on Sunday, March 12th, open to women and girls, in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Filed under: Blackburn Youth Zone | International Women's Day | Zumbathon
Published on Friday 3 March 2017 at 10:59 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses are backing national guidance on vitamin D after official estimates suggested one in five adults and one in six children in England may have low levels.
Published on Thursday 2 March 2017 at 3:51 pm
Last year, the Independent Boundary Commission for England published and consulted on national proposals to reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies in England to make them more equal.
Filed under: Blackburn | Boundary Commission | Consultation | Darwen
Published on Thursday 2 March 2017 at 3:50 pm
Here’s our list of events in and around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 6th March to Sunday, 19th March 2017.
Published on Thursday 2 March 2017 at 11:23 am
Groups and organisations from across Blackburn with Darwen are being bold to make sure International Women’s Day makes a difference this year.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor | Darwen | International Women's Day | Maureen Bateson
Published on Thursday 2 March 2017 at 11:14 am
Nine artists are taking up residence with nine Pennine Lancashire manufacturers to create new artworks for The Festival of Making.
Published on Thursday 2 March 2017 at 10:48 am
A volunteer was recognised for her work support the refugee community at a special celebration.
Chris Seddon was this year’s recipient of the Council Leader Award created by community group One Voice.
Filed under: Chris Seddon | Cllr Khan | Councillor Mohammed Khan | One Voice
Published on Thursday 2 March 2017 at 9:58 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council and local health, criminal justice and care partners have been praised for being at the forefront of a project designed to help vulnerable adults in the borough to turn their lives around.
Published on Tuesday 28 February 2017 at 1:43 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting a series of local events designed to help older people stay safe as they move around.
Published on Tuesday 28 February 2017 at 11:29 am
Witton Park is hosting a free family fun event based on the UK’s most read children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Filed under: Witton Park
Published on Friday 24 February 2017 at 9:45 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 27th February to Sunday, 5th March 2017.
Published on Thursday 23 February 2017 at 5:39 pm
Residents are being invited to a workshop to make decorations for a ‘wishing tree’ marking International Women’s Day on March 8.
Published on Thursday 23 February 2017 at 12:25 pm
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) Chief Executive, Kevin McGee, has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Chief Executives in a list of NHS leaders selected by the country’s largest specialist healthcare magazine, the Health Service Journal (HSJ).
Filed under: NHS
Published on Thursday 23 February 2017 at 12:19 pm
Works are due to start at King Street in Blackburn town centre from Monday, February 27th, for approximately six weeks to replace a cast iron water main.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | King Street | roadworks
Published on Wednesday 22 February 2017 at 4:07 pm
A volunteer will be recognised for her work supporting the refugee community at a special celebration this week.
Published on Wednesday 22 February 2017 at 4:00 pm
LANCASHIRE Constabulary is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of using a mobile phone behind the wheel and the tough new penalties for those who flout the law.
Filed under: car | driving | Fine | Mobile phone
Published on Tuesday 21 February 2017 at 11:46 am
A short animation has been created to help let people know about the new garden waste collection service which starts next month
As well as helping residents in Blackburn and Darwen dispose of their garden waste, the scheme also helps protect the environment.
Filed under: animation | Cllr Smith | Garden waste | Recycling
Published on Monday 20 February 2017 at 10:34 am
Visitors and residents will get a new welcome to Blackburn as a sign is unveiled at one of the town’s gateways.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Bus Station | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Phil Riley | sign
Published on Friday 17 February 2017 at 3:07 pm
Encourage your children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own.
Published on Friday 17 February 2017 at 11:51 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday 20th February to Sunday, 26th February 2017.
Published on Friday 10 February 2017 at 2:21 pm
Cable replacement schemes will start in Blackburn from Monday, February 13.
Work to be carried out by Electricity North West (ENW) will take place at Garden Street, Downham Street, Addison Street, Preston New Road and along to Randal Street Sub Station.
Filed under: cable replacement | Electricity North West | roadworks
Published on Friday 10 February 2017 at 11:32 am
The shadow Lancashire Combined Authority has been successful in securing an additional £75,000 funding to continue delivering the One Public Estate programme.
Filed under: Councillor | Lancashire Combined Authority | Mohammed Khan | One Public Estate
Published on Friday 10 February 2017 at 10:51 am
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below. To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 9 February 2017 at 4:12 pm
A night of football talk and entertainment is being held at Ewood Park to launch a charity cup in aid of vulnerable children in the borough.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Child Action North West | Councillor | Ewood Park | Maureen Bateson | Orphanage Cup
Published on Thursday 9 February 2017 at 10:21 am
A Pennine Lancashire company has been shortlisted for a prestigious European award – and it needs your help.
Published on Tuesday 7 February 2017 at 1:04 pm
One of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s key health partners, NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group, is currently seeking the public’s views on proposed changes to some prescriptions.
Published on Monday 6 February 2017 at 10:48 am
Blackburn town centre will feature fairground fun for the half term week.
Taylor’s Fun Fairs will be pitching up on the land next to Blackburn Bus Station from Friday, February 10th and Monday, February 20th.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | Fun Fair | half term | Phil Riley
Published on Friday 3 February 2017 at 3:00 pm
A taste of the Caribbean brings winter sunshine to the heart of Blackburn
Blackburn’s Cathedral Quarter is welcoming vibrant restaurant and bar Turtle Bay this month – creating 50 local jobs.
Filed under: Cathedral Quarter | Councillor | Phil Riley | Turtle Bay
Published on Friday 3 February 2017 at 12:17 pm
Reachout centre in Darwen will be holding a free health event on Saturday, 11th February from 11am-3pm.
Filed under: Darwen | Free Event | health | Reachout
Published on Friday 3 February 2017 at 11:08 am
Roadworks and traffic congestion across the borough are set to be improved with the introduction of a new programme.
Filed under: Capita | Councillor | Highways Permit Scheme | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 2 February 2017 at 3:26 pm
Please note that you may need to purchase tickets for some of the events below. To avoid disappointment, please contact the venues to make sure that there are still tickets/places available if you are planning to attend any of the events below.
Published on Thursday 2 February 2017 at 12:44 pm
New smokefree signage is now up in various locations across Blackburn with Darwen to warn visitors and residents that children need protecting from smoking.
