Council Tax refund scam – don’t get caught out
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.
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New era for Greenfields
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
Found in Blackburn
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
Council backs national No Smoking Day quit effort
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?
Fines issued to landlords without licences
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
Five local women are the stars of new campaign
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
Blackburn Youth Zone to host Zumbathon in celebration of International Women’s Day
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
Council health bosses’ call on Vitamin D
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.
Your views wanted on next stage of boundary changes
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
What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: Monday, 6th March to Sunday, 19th March 2017
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.
Be Bold for Change this International Women’s Day
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
Manufacturers are ‘making it’
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.
Volunteer recognised at special awards
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
Praise for Council’s role in programme for vulnerable adults
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.
Stand up and stay up with events for older people
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.
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