Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Saturday 8 October 2016 at 1:57 pm
Steam Sunday, which was due to take place in Blackburn Town Centre this Sunday 9th October, has had to be cancelled.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Steam Sunday
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 3:30 pm
A 31-year-old woman who went from novice bike rider to successful triathlete in four months has praised instructors at Witton Park Cycle Centre for their one-to-one support.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Triathlon | Witton Cycle Centre
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 1:57 pm
Tickets are now on sale for the King George’s Hall celebration concert commemorating the bicentenary of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 1:34 pm
Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer finalists in the ITV Britain’s Got Talent show have been announced as star guests taking part in a special sci-fi themed Christmas light switch on and dance show in Blackburn.
Filed under: Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 12:25 pm
Local creatives are being invited to take part in Papergirl, a community street art project that has become a world wide phenomenon.
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 11:36 am
PLANS for a large-scale festive street fair have been unveiled by Blackburn’s Business Improvement District (BID) as part of the Blackburn BIG Christmas campaign.
Filed under: BIG Christmas Street Fair | Blackburn Bid
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 11:23 am
A collection of vintage vehicles will be rolling into Blackburn this weekend as Steam Sunday returns for the second year-running.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Steam Sunday
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 11:08 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 10th October to Sunday, 23rd October 2016.
Published on Friday 7 October 2016 at 9:35 am
A dozen young people are starting their careers at Blackburn with Darwen Council as part of the well-established apprenticeship scheme.
Filed under: Apprentice | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Councillor | Mohammed Khan
Published on Thursday 6 October 2016 at 2:54 pm
Residents are invited to get involved, debate and help shape the future of health and social care in East Lancashire at an upcoming engagement event.
Published on Wednesday 5 October 2016 at 4:24 pm
Hundreds of visitors descended on Blackburn Cathedral last week to celebrate the best of local health and social care.
Published on Tuesday 4 October 2016 at 11:19 am
Parents of young toddlers are reminded that they could qualify for up to 15 hours of free early education every week.
Published on Tuesday 4 October 2016 at 10:30 am
Community Clothing, the social enterprise launched by fashion designer Patrick Grant, has opened a shop in Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn | Community Clothing | Fashion designer Patrick Grant | Patrick Grant | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 4 October 2016 at 10:05 am
Volunteers are working on renovating a building to give people a quiet space to reflect on their loved ones who have passed away.
Filed under: Councillor | Jim Smith | Mohammed Khan | Pleasington Cemetery | Your Call
Published on Monday 3 October 2016 at 10:32 am
Marking the 400th anniversary of the death of Shakespeare, stand-up comedian Tim Fitzwilliam will be paying tribute to the playwright with a show inspired by the bard.
Filed under: Blackburn | Holy Trinity | Shakespeare | Tim Fitzwilliam
Published on Friday 30 September 2016 at 11:56 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 3rd October to Sunday, 9th October 2016.
Published on Thursday 29 September 2016 at 2:43 pm
Drivers caught using bus lanes in Blackburn and Darwen could face a £60 fine when new enforcement cameras go live on Saturday, October 1.
Filed under: Bus Lane Enforcement | Pennine Reach
Published on Thursday 29 September 2016 at 1:03 pm
Council officials have met with residents following feedback over changes to bin collections in Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: bins
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 5:19 pm
The Council’s MyBwd web section will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, September 29 from approximately 4:45pm.
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 5:12 pm
Further roadshows are taking place this week to help make people in Blackburn with Darwen aware of the upcoming bin changes whilst promoting waste reduction and recycling.
Filed under: bin changes | bins | mybwd
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 2:07 pm
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery volunteer Richard Croasdale, has been named the North West’s museum volunteer of the year.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum | British Museum | Looms | Richard Croasdale | volunteer | volunteering | Weaving
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 1:56 pm
Rainbow Fish
Following on from the success of Giraffes Can’t Dance and Elmer the Elephant, King George’s Hall are bringing the latest cantata for young children and families by The Hallé’s Education Director Steve Pickett.
Published on Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 10:23 am
An ‘Age of Champions’ competition for senior residents in Blackburn and Darwen has been launched to carry on the sporting theme following the Euros and the Olympic Games.
Filed under: Age of Champions | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Older People's Week
Published on Tuesday 27 September 2016 at 3:42 pm
Packs with information about the borough’s new bin collection services are being delivered to residents this week.
Filed under: Bin collections | bins | Recycling
Published on Tuesday 27 September 2016 at 3:08 pm
A famous face from Corrie’s cobbles will be making his way to Blackburn Cathedral to celebrate the best of health and social care on Thursday (29th.)
Published on Monday 26 September 2016 at 3:00 pm
Health visitors from across Blackburn with Darwen are being celebrated as part of Health Visitors’ Week this week to highlight the key role they play in ensuring children get off to a healthy start in life.
Published on Monday 26 September 2016 at 10:17 am
Local health bosses in Blackburn with Darwen are urging people to give up cigarettes and tobacco for 28 days as the fifth annual Stoptober approaches.
Published on Friday 23 September 2016 at 2:34 pm
King Georges Hall has announced two familiar faces are set to appear on stage at the Blackburn venue early next year.
Filed under: Blues | Boxing | Frank Bruno | Jazz | Jools Holland | King George's Hall
Published on Friday 23 September 2016 at 10:27 am
Landlords in the Griffin area are being reminded to sign up to the Council’s selective licensing scheme after more prosecutions have taken place.
Filed under: Arshid Mahmood | Griffin | landlords | selective licensing
Published on Friday 23 September 2016 at 10:22 am
The countdown to Christmas has begun in Blackburn as business leaders reveal the date for the town’s annual lights switch-on.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Big Christmas | Christmas Lights Switch On
Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 5:56 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th September to Sunday, 2nd October 2016.
Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 12:08 pm
King George’s Hall is hosting a special celebration concert commemorating the bicentenary of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal which this year will have been opened 200 years.
Published on Thursday 22 September 2016 at 10:24 am
A roadshow is taking place to help make people in Blackburn with Darwen aware of the upcoming bin changes whilst promoting waste reduction and recycling.
Filed under: bins | Councillor | Jim Smith | refuse
Published on Wednesday 21 September 2016 at 2:40 pm
An official ribbon-cutting ceremony opened a new pop-up charity shop run by Lancashire Mind at The Mall in Blackburn.
Published on Wednesday 21 September 2016 at 10:34 am
Legendary singer Elton John is bringing his huge hits to Blackburn.
Blackburn is the place to be for superstar Elton John as he announces a massive gig in the town next summer.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Councillor | Elton John | Ewood Park | gig | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 19 September 2016 at 4:00 pm
The new scheme will be introduced from Spring 2017 for everybody who uses the two main car parks.
Filed under: car parking charges | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Witton Country Park
Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 4:27 pm
Have you ever found an interesting object and think it could an archaeological gem?
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is inviting all amateur archaeologists to bring their finds along on Wednesday, September 21.
Filed under: Blackburn Museum
Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:53 am
Information and maps showing new proposals for the Blackburn parliamentary constituency will be on display in the reception at Blackburn Town Hall.
Filed under: Blackburn | Boundary Commission | Consultation | Darwen
Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:52 am
Blackburn Central Library is hosting a murder mystery night to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare.
Published on Friday 16 September 2016 at 11:41 am
Business leaders are hoping to put Blackburn on the map after putting the town centre forward for a national award and cash prize.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 15 September 2016 at 4:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19th September to Sunday, 25th September 2016.
Published on Thursday 15 September 2016 at 3:26 pm
Plans are underway for a spectacular celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Leeds to Liverpool canal that turned Blackburn into a major industrial town.
Filed under: canal | Eanam Wharf | Graham Vernon | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:45 am
Local volunteers will be taking to the streets of Blackburn in a bid to clean up the local area.
Filed under: Councillor | litter picking | Mohammed Khan | One Voice | Your Community Your Call
Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:38 am
The UK’s first community run rock pub will throw open its doors this Saturday (September 17) with a special guest appearance from Judas Priest’s Rob Halford.
Filed under: alex martindale | heavy metal | judas priest | Phil Riley | rob halford | rock | sir charles napier | the napier
Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 11:16 am
Blackburn Cathedral will swing to the sounds of samba at an upcoming event celebrating the best of health and social care in East Lancashire.
Published on Wednesday 14 September 2016 at 10:32 am
Information packs will soon be arriving at every home in the borough to explain the changes in bin collections.
Filed under: Bin collections | Councillor | information packs | Mohammed Khan | Recycling
Published on Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 2:41 pm
A collection of vintage vehicles will be rolling into Blackburn next month as Steam Sunday returns for the second year-running.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Heritage Painting | Steam Sunday
Published on Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 11:41 am
Regenerate Pennine Lancashire has changed its name to Growth Lancashire.
Regenerate has provided business support and economic development services for the East Lancashire local authorities and Lancashire County Council since 2011.
Filed under: Growth Lancashire | Regenerate Pennine Lancashire
Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 6:20 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 12th September to Sunday, 18th September 2016.
Published on Friday 9 September 2016 at 2:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s children’s centres are celebrating after achieving a prestigious ‘Baby-Friendly Award.’