Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Tuesday 7 June 2016 at 12:39 pm
A Blackburn firm that designs rides for a Swedish theme park, a baker who has given the humble pie a new lease of life and the UK’s first community rock pub – it’s all in the new By Skill & Hard Work.
Published on Friday 3 June 2016 at 7:51 pm
Officers are aware that travellers have encamped on the Crosshill Special School site.
Steps have been taken to serve formal notice and draft the associated paperwork on persons unknown on Monday 6 June 2016.
Published on Friday 3 June 2016 at 3:59 pm
A partnership led by Shelter, including the Blackburn Carers Service and the Women’s Centre will be providing the very important and independent advice services – open to everyone in the borough.
Published on Friday 3 June 2016 at 11:45 am
Twelve off-licences came up trumps after refusing to sell alcohol to under-age test purchasers.
A team of officers from Blackburn with Darwen Council’s public protection department and local police led an operation to ensure under-18s are not being sold alcohol.
Published on Thursday 2 June 2016 at 4:37 pm
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 Wednesday 1 June 2016 at 5:00 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s adoption campaign, Let’s Adopt, has launched the region’s first ever book of adopted children’s stories
Adopted children and their families have shared their heartfelt stories as part of an ongoing campaign to encourage people to consider giving youngsters a ‘forever home’.
Published on Tuesday 31 May 2016 at 3:58 pm
People who have lost loved ones are invited to attend a special memorial service in Blackburn on Sunday, June 5, 2016.
Published on Tuesday 31 May 2016 at 3:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan are being advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
Published on Friday 27 May 2016 at 5:35 pm
The borough’s best businesses have been crowned winners at the Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards.Filed under: awards | Blackburn | Darwen | Emma Jesson | Hive | Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards
Published on Thursday 26 May 2016 at 5:43 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday,30th May to Sunday, 5th June 2016
Blackburn with Darwen Walking & Cycling Festival starts on 4th June & runs until 18th June, with walks, rambles & cycle rides to suite everyone.
Published on Thursday 26 May 2016 at 12:26 pm
PUPILS are waging a campaign against irresponsible parking near their school by issuing their own warning letters.
Published on Thursday 26 May 2016 at 11:35 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being invited to have their say on the development of a new plan for improving physical health in the borough.
Published on Thursday 26 May 2016 at 10:42 am
June 2016 will see Blackburn residents and visitors alike rediscover the town when female artists from across the UK bring new life to forgotten walls around Blackburn town centre.
Published on Wednesday 25 May 2016 at 1:24 pm
The team behind the new Blackburn Cathedral Quarter has scooped yet another award as it was named Public Sector Team of the Year.
Published on Wednesday 25 May 2016 at 12:41 pm
A rare selection of work by William Shakespeare considered the “Holy Grail of book collections” has arrived at Blackburn Museum and is set to go on display.
Published on Tuesday 24 May 2016 at 10:47 am
An innovative new pilot scheme has been launched for people who want to be part of the exciting programme of events organized by the Blackburn BID starting next month with Countryside Comes to Town on Saturday, June 25.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn College | Community CVS | Countryside Comes To Town
Published on Monday 23 May 2016 at 11:22 am
Access Ability CIC are celebrating being the first organisation in Blackburn with Darwen to receive the Public Health England Workplace Wellbeing Charter.
Published on Monday 23 May 2016 at 11:11 am
Students and teachers at Islamiyah School in Blackburn were joined by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s executive member for health and adult social care on a charity walk recently.
Published on Friday 20 May 2016 at 3:58 pm
EachStep Blackburn is a £5m state-of-the-art dementia care home that provides specialist residential, nursing and respite care.
Published on Friday 20 May 2016 at 2:49 pm
Local public health bosses have welcomed new laws around tobacco packaging which has come into force.
Published on Friday 20 May 2016 at 10:40 am
This year’s prestigious Lancashire Tourism Awards are being held at Blackburn Cathedral in a glittering ceremony celebrating the best of the county’s attractions.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Councillor | Lancashire Tourism Awards | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 4:41 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 23rd May to Sunday, 29th May 2016
Don’t forget: It’s Darwen Live on 29th & 30th May, groups will be performing on the Main Stage in Market Square & at Darwen Library Theatre.
Published on Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 4:34 pm
Are you thinking of giving money to a good cause during Ramadhan?
We know that many residents will want to donate money to charity to help with humanitarian and other causes around the world, and we want them to know that their generous donations go where they are intended.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | public health | Ramadan
Published on Tuesday 17 May 2016 at 1:56 pm
This summer, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery shows for the first time ever, the first four Complete Works of William Shakespeare.
Published on Friday 13 May 2016 at 2:45 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being encouraged to ‘confront dementia directly’ during the upcoming Dementia Awareness Week, which runs from Monday, May 16 to Saturday, May 21.
Published on Friday 13 May 2016 at 10:51 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 16th May to Sunday, 22nd May 2016
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 Friday 13 May 2016 at 9:45 am
A giant selfie photocall is taking place outside Blackburn Town Hall to launch Foster Care Fortnight.
Filed under: Councillor | Foster Care Fortnight | giant selfie | Maureen Bateson
Published on Wednesday 11 May 2016 at 12:52 pm
A project working to help victims of domestic abuse across Blackburn and Darwen has received a lottery lifeline today as the Big Lottery Fund announced a £500k grant to enhance services in the borough.
Filed under: Councillor | Pat McFall | Sayyed Osman
Published on Monday 9 May 2016 at 12:36 pm
Cut through the noise with state of the art digital advertising at Blackburn’s brand spanking new bus station.
Published on Thursday 5 May 2016 at 5:04 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 9th May to Sunday, 15th May 2016.
Published on Thursday 5 May 2016 at 4:21 pm
British Cycling, along with a partnership of organisations across Lancashire, has announced a second phase of brand new rides as part of their exciting British Cycling Local programme, these are the upcoming rides starting 08 May.
Published on Thursday 5 May 2016 at 3:16 pm
Visitors can enjoy an evening of jazz, cocktails and atmospheric lighting at Blackburn Cathedral as part of a major UK Flower Festival.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn Cathedral Flower Festival | Secret Garden
Published on Thursday 5 May 2016 at 2:00 pm
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week be receiving a visit by students from Abu Hanifah Foundation to Mayor’s Parlour on Monday through to Wednesday.
Published on Thursday 5 May 2016 at 12:47 pm
Blackburn’s Business Improvement District is gearing up for the return of Countryside Comes to Town with a line-up of special guests and activities.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Countryside Comes To Town | Flower Festival | Mr Bloom
Published on Wednesday 4 May 2016 at 3:22 pm
Veteran bus driver, Frank Atkinson was guest of honour at the opening of Blackburn’s new state of the art bus station.
Published on Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 3:02 pm
All Blackburn with Darwen residents who are registered to vote are being encouraged to go to the polls this week for the local and Police and Crime Commissioner elections.
Filed under: elections | Harry Catherall | PCC | vote
Published on Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 11:38 am
Three of Blackburn’s unsung heroes have been permanently honoured by the charity Community Integrated Care in their new pioneering care home, EachStep Blackburn, following a public competition to celebrate community champions.
Published on Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 11:15 am
A new initiative which encourages smokers to make their homes smokefree has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Dominic Harrison | public health | Smokefree homes
Published on Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 10:25 am
Capita will be locating services to the state of the art One Cathedral Square office building in the Cathedral Quarter, signalling the start of a busy summer for the newly transformed area.
Published on Thursday 28 April 2016 at 3:33 pm
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen
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 Tuesday 26 April 2016 at 11:29 am
Blackburn Bus Station will welcome its very first passengers on Sunday, May 1 when the state of the art transport hub opens its doors.
Published on Monday 25 April 2016 at 10:52 am
Thousands of visitors turned out to celebrate St George’s Day in style as seven theatrical dragons put on displays around Blackburn Town Centre.
Filed under: Blackburn ID | Blackburn Town Centre | Here Be Dragons | St George's Day
Published on Monday 25 April 2016 at 9:35 am
The WINNER of the Blackburn BID’s Big Easter Egg Hunt has been awarded with a £500 shopping trip and a giant 3-foot chocolate egg.
Published on Monday 25 April 2016 at 9:35 am
Blackburn’s Business Improvement District (BID) has committed to continue funding two Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) as part of a drive to make the town safer and more secure.
Published on Monday 25 April 2016 at 9:31 am
A new awards scheme has officially been launched at the Blackburn BID’s (Business Improvement District) annual general meeting to celebrate excellence amongst the area’s business community.
Published on Monday 25 April 2016 at 9:29 am
Blackburn Market has been voted as the Coach Friendly Shopping Destination of the Year at the annual Coach Tourism Awards on 16 March.
Published on Friday 22 April 2016 at 1:01 pm
An event celebrating community togetherness and faith is taking place this month.
It will take place on April 30, 11.30am-1.30pm at St James C of E Primary School, Oozebooth Terrace, Blackburn.
Published on Friday 22 April 2016 at 11:27 am
Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 25th April to Sunday, 1st May 2016.
Published on Thursday 21 April 2016 at 11:58 am
One Cathedral Square, the building at the heart of Blackburn’s new Cathedral Quarter, has won an award at the Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Awards.
Published on Wednesday 20 April 2016 at 2:20 pm
Please note if you are already registered to vote in the upcoming local and PCC elections taking place on May 5th you do not need to re-register for the EU Referendum taking place on June 23rd.
