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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Thursday 3 August 2023 at 1:20 pm
Foster carer allowances in the borough will match the national minimum allowances, if the request is approved by next week’s Executive Board meeting.
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Published on Wednesday 2 August 2023 at 5:17 pm
An ongoing programme of economic growth activity in Blackburn with Darwen is at the heart of the Council’s plans for every resident to achieve a good quality of life, by boosting the borough’s prosperity.
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Published on Tuesday 1 August 2023 at 9:04 am
There is a road closure in place on Roman Road, Blackburn, between Stopes Brow and Pickering Fold, due to a significant water mains burst.
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Published on Monday 31 July 2023 at 3:19 pm
Funding has been agreed for the landmark site to become dynamic hub of adult learning, advanced skills and community activities in the heart of the town.
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Published on Sunday 30 July 2023 at 7:25 pm
The Mayor and Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council both joined crowds at Blackburn Library on 19 July in a celebration of almost 100 volunteers who helped ensure the recent success of Blackburn’s fifth National Festival of Making, and its first as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
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Published on Friday 28 July 2023 at 11:34 am
Following a fire at Pleasington Crematorium in June, the building will reopen for cremation services from Monday 7 August.
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Published on Wednesday 26 July 2023 at 4:45 pm
National charity TyreSafe are offering free vehicle tyre checks to anyone in Blackburn with Darwen this Friday, 28 July, in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Community Safety team.
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Published on Tuesday 25 July 2023 at 12:35 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has called for action for the Government to reconsider the proposals to close train ticket offices.
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Published on Tuesday 25 July 2023 at 10:18 am
Blackburn based charity Creative Football has launched a walking football session to give people with long-term health conditions an opportunity to socialise, get active and play the sport they love at a pace to suit them.
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Published on Friday 21 July 2023 at 5:39 pm
Following the fire that broke out at Pleasington Crematorium last month, repair and restoration works have been ongoing.
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Published on Friday 21 July 2023 at 4:47 pm
Work is to start next week (w/c Monday 24 July 2023) on a new car park at Blakewater Lodge, Whalley Range in Blackburn, designed to provide safer parking for those on the school-run, shoppers and visitors to the area.
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Published on Thursday 20 July 2023 at 11:44 am
The brand new Go Ape Treetop Adventure in Witton Park is now open!
Our Leader, Deputy Leader, Chief Executive and Deputy Mayor were amongst those invited to the official opening on Saturday (July 15th).
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Published on Wednesday 19 July 2023 at 5:23 pm
We’ve met with traders from Darwen Market today to update them on the Darwen Town Deal plans.
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Published on Monday 17 July 2023 at 10:23 pm
Significant improvements to a children’s play area and cycle trail have been unveiled in Queen’s Park in Audley, featuring a range of measures to improve safety and usability.
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Published on Friday 14 July 2023 at 10:34 am
A landmark devolution deal for Lancashire has moved a step closer after the Government’s Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison signalled her in principle support.
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Published on Friday 14 July 2023 at 10:11 am
A national inspection has highlighted the strength of partnership processes in Blackburn with Darwen to identify children in need or at risk of harm, praising partners as ‘aspirational’ and ‘committed’.
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Published on Thursday 13 July 2023 at 2:16 pm
A new campaign for older people has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
Called Ageing Well, it aims to help older people – as we all have good times throughout our lives – but as we get older, we do face new challenges.
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Published on Tuesday 11 July 2023 at 6:18 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders have welcomed the news that it’s one of 16 councils chosen by the government to develop its wraparound childcare delivery plans.
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Published on Tuesday 11 July 2023 at 12:44 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has released a short video aimed at preventing residents ‘getting the blues’ when it comes to recycling their paper and card.
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Published on Tuesday 11 July 2023 at 10:35 am
Record crowds turned out to the National Festival of Making this weekend – filling the streets of Blackburn town centre.
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Published on Monday 10 July 2023 at 3:25 pm
Help and support for older people will be promoted throughout the next year as part of a new campaign to boost the borough’s wellbeing.
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Published on Friday 7 July 2023 at 2:57 pm
Please be aware that some residents in Blackburn received phone calls late last night claiming to be from the Council offering to install security cameras for £300.
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Published on Friday 7 July 2023 at 10:49 am
The new Bishop of Blackburn is encouraging residents to ‘flock’ to the Cathedral’s café to enjoy impressive improvements to its outdoor area.
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Published on Thursday 6 July 2023 at 11:22 am
Changing Futures Lancashire has been awarded a further £2.027m in funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities and The National Lottery Community Fund to continue its work supporting people with complex needs and multiple disadvantage.
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Published on Wednesday 5 July 2023 at 8:24 am
Today marks 75 years of the NHS.
To celebrate this historic day staff from East Lancashire Hospital’s Trust (ELHT) both past and present, were invited to join The Mayor in his Parlour to thank them.
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Published on Monday 3 July 2023 at 5:39 pm
The scaffolding is up and work has started on vital repairs to the roof at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.
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Published on Monday 3 July 2023 at 4:59 pm
Private Fostering Awareness Week takes place from Monday the 3rd of July this year.
Private Fostering is when a child or young person is looked after by someone who is not a close relative for a period of 28 days or longer.
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Published on Monday 3 July 2023 at 11:46 am
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked for their views on improving the borough’s Highways and Transport Services.
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Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 4:37 pm
Herbert Parkinson Ltd has thrown open its doors to celebrate 70 years as a John Lewis Partner.
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Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 3:33 pm
A report recommending the withdrawal of some designated school bus routes from the south of the borough to Bolton will be discussed at Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Executive Board meeting next week.
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Published on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 9:23 am
The Lancashire Telegraph is showing support for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards by becoming the media partner sponsor.
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Published on Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 4:22 pm
The Bolton IRONMAN UK route, which runs across parts of Darwen and Belmont, and updated road closures have been announced.
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Published on Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 4:16 pm
Start making plans – the National Festival of Making is this weekend and not to be missed!
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Published on Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 1:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Children’s Services Team have been recognised for being one of the best teams in England for delivering Education, Health and Care Plans for children and young people with special needs on time.
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Published on Friday 23 June 2023 at 2:56 pm
We are looking for brilliant people to become part of our rewarding Shared Lives scheme.
Next week is Shared Lives Week, so we are shining a light on the scheme in Blackburn with Darwen and some of the fantastic carers who make a real difference to the lives of the people they take care of and their own lives as well.
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Published on Friday 23 June 2023 at 2:03 pm
This weekend marks the 8th Annual Festival of Brass in Darwen – and the appearance of a historic trophy for the winner!
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Published on Friday 23 June 2023 at 12:17 pm
Following the fire that damaged part of Pleasington Crematorium two weeks ago, Council bosses are hopeful that the building can reopen for cremation services in late July.
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Published on Thursday 22 June 2023 at 3:47 pm
There has been lots of excitement this week as four of the eight children’s centres in the borough were launched as Family Hubs.
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Published on Thursday 22 June 2023 at 10:02 am
Blackburn with Darwen Environment Services Team joined forces with the Environment Agency and Lancashire Police to carry out inspections at waste permitted sites across the borough.
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Published on Tuesday 20 June 2023 at 4:52 pm
Children’s home SEEDS has been awarded a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted.
The home operates a short-break service and provides an outreach service where children ‘thrive’.
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Published on Monday 19 June 2023 at 12:55 pm
A plaque was unveiled in memory of ‘Darwen’s Litter Picking Dog’ – Rosco who died this year and was the main reason behind Keep Darwen Tidy.
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Published on Monday 19 June 2023 at 9:56 am
Refugee Week has sprung into action in Blackburn with Darwen with the Compassion Conference in Blackburn Cathedral.
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Published on Monday 19 June 2023 at 9:11 am
Blackburn’s Heritage will be displayed on BBC Two this evening as Michael Portillo takes his Great British Railway Journey to the town.
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Published on Friday 16 June 2023 at 10:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s former Director of Public Health has been recognised in King Charles’s birthday honours list, with a British Empire Medal.
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Published on Friday 16 June 2023 at 2:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council leaders have thanked volunteers for their support in making a difference to the lives of others.
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Published on Thursday 15 June 2023 at 11:35 am
Special trails are in place in parks in Blackburn and Darwen to help us all do our bit to improve air quality and tackle pollution in our borough.
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Published on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 3:17 pm
The Council is delighted to announce that its ambitious new Local Plan has taken another major step forward, helping to secure on-going housing, employment, environmental and infrastructure improvements for the next 15 years.
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Published on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 1:15 pm
Speak Their Name is a new project bringing together people who have been bereaved by suicide, to form a peer support group.
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Published on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 1:13 pm
A new phase of the Household Support Scheme has started to carry on helping people with the rising cost of living.
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Published on Monday 12 June 2023 at 5:13 pm
A successful Blackburn precision engineering company is forecast to double its turnover following £1m of investment.
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