Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Published on Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:50 pm
A new service offering help and support to improve the health of the people of Blackburn with Darwen is now available.
Filed under: health and well being | healthwise | refresh | Stop Smoking | Wellbeing Service
Published on Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:48 pm
Witton Park High School helped to raise just under £500 for the British Heart Foundation recently.
Filed under: British Heart Foundation | charity | Witton Park | Witton Park school
Published on Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:23 pm
A free dog chipping event at Blackburn Rovers is taking place on Wednesday, 23 April.
Running from 3:30pm until 6:30pm on Car park C, at the Darwen End of Ewood Park, the event will allow dog owners to get their furry friends micro chipped, free of charge.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | dogs | Ewood Park | microchipping
Published on Wednesday 16 April 2014 at 2:36 pm
A writer is returning to her home town of Darwen to launch her first novel
On Thursday, 8 May, Maggie Grimshaw will talk about her book and how it came about at Darwen library, from 6.30pm onwards.
Filed under: Darwen | Darwen library | literature | Surf over Sand
Published on Wednesday 16 April 2014 at 2:23 pm
The Council is delighted to have been awarded £150,000 from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund.
Martin Eden, director of Leisure, Culture and Young People at Blackburn with Darwen Council, welcomed the news and said: “We are delighted we have secured £150,000 of funding for the borough’s sport facilities.
Filed under: Inspired Facilities Fund | Martin Eden | sport | Sport England | Witton | Witton Park Arena
Published on Wednesday 16 April 2014 at 2:15 pm
Her Majesty, The Queen, will be coming to Blackburn on Thursday, 17th April 2014, to hand out Maundy Money at Blackburn Cathedral.
Published on Tuesday 15 April 2014 at 5:10 pm
The countdown has begun to European parliamentary and local elections on Thursday 22 May.
More than five million people across North West England will have the opportunity to vote in European elections to select the region’s eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs.)
Filed under: elections | European Parliamentary Elections
Published on Tuesday 15 April 2014 at 5:00 pm
Blackburn town centre will see an economic uplift with the visit of Her Majesty the Queen this week.
Published on Monday 14 April 2014 at 4:54 pm
Heritage Lottery Fund can provide funding to help groups, communities and organisations to explore, conserve and share heritage of the First World War, from memorials, buildings and sites, photographs, letters and literature.
Filed under: World War One Commemorations
Published on Friday 11 April 2014 at 4:43 pm
The name for the new BMX and skatepark in Blackburn with Darwen has been revealed – and it has been chosen by young people.
Filed under: bmx | Councillor | Kate Hollern | skate park | Trevor Maxfield | young people
Published on Friday 11 April 2014 at 4:40 pm
Hundreds of people helped to raise funds for a vital cause at a Bangor Street Community Centre fun day.
Filed under: charity | Councillor | mayor | Salim Mulla
Published on Friday 11 April 2014 at 1:45 pm
The collection of photographs dating back as far as 1955 can be seen in Central Blackburn Library.
Filed under: cathedral | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Maundy | Queen
Published on Friday 11 April 2014 at 1:41 pm
A partnership team is working with food businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to boost healthier choices for customers.
Filed under: Councillor | health and well being | Jim Smith | Mohammed Khan
Published on Thursday 10 April 2014 at 1:53 pm
Ambitious plans to celebrate Blackburn’s heritage have been unveiled which will include a heritage festival and a blue plaque trail across the town.
Published on Tuesday 8 April 2014 at 3:42 pm
New modern bus stops are being installed along the A666 as part of the Pennine Reach scheme.
Filed under: A666 | Bull Hill | Councillor | Darwen | Maureen Bateson | Pennine Reach | public transport | transport
Published on Tuesday 8 April 2014 at 2:56 pm
A Dog Chipping and Dog Fouling awareness event took place was well attended by residents.
Taking place at Mill Hill Community Centre, a total of 24 dogs were micro-chipped during the event.
Filed under: Councillor | Dog fouling | dogs | Jim Smith | Marsh House | Mill Hill
Published on Thursday 3 April 2014 at 3:20 pm
To mark the Her Majesty Queen’s visit, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is displaying our collection of Maundy Money.
Filed under: Councillor | Easter | Maundy | Queen
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:53 pm
A new dedicated number for business enquiries at Blackburn with Darwen Council has been set up.
Filed under: Councillor | Maureen Bateson | regeneration
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:40 pm
A new pilot project is helping some Blackburn with Darwen residents to ‘try before they buy’ the latest technology to support those who need help to maintain independence in their homes.
Filed under: Age UK | assisted living | assistive technology | Councillor | Mohammed Khan
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:35 pm
A Blackburn with Darwen Council-backed bid by a local drug and alcohol charity for funding to improve its facilities in the borough has been granted.
Filed under: alcohol | charity | Councillor | drugs | employment | Housing | Mohammed Khan | THOMAS | Witton
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:23 pm
Free dog micro chipping and dog health checks will be available at Blackburn Old Cemetery on Saturday April 5.
Filed under: Blackburn Old Cemetery | dogs
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:16 pm
Businesses have been given a rare opportunity to learn more about growing their business in Southern Asia.
Filed under: business | Councillor | growth | Maureen Bateson
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:13 pm
Voters who want to have their say in this year’s local and European elections have until early May to register to vote.
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:11 pm
There are high levels of air pollution across parts of England and Wales today – likely to reach moderate levels in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: air quality | health | pollution
Published on Friday 28 March 2014 at 2:05 pm
Over the last few months, schools in the borough have taken part in a project which saw pupils come up with radio jingles to educate both drivers and children about the importance of road safety.
Filed under: Councillor | Kate Hollern | road safety
Published on Friday 28 March 2014 at 1:52 pm
A new housing development which will offer high quality apartments for people with disabilities is due to be opened soon.
Filed under: Arshid Mahmood | assisted living | assistive technology | Housing | Mohammed Khan | Sally McIvor | Steve Tingle
Published on Friday 28 March 2014 at 1:28 pm
The sun shone brightly as Lancashire recipients of Maundy Money arrived from every corner of the County on Saturday to listen to the traditional ‘Maundy Lecture’ at Blackburn Cathedral.
Published on Friday 28 March 2014 at 1:24 pm
Work to improve one of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s day care centres is nearing completion.
The improvements at Hopwood Court in Audley will provide more group rooms, fully equipped disabled bathrooms, a training kitchen and a therapy room.
Filed under: Audley and Queens Park | Councillor | health | Mohammed Khan
Published on Thursday 27 March 2014 at 1:13 pm
A new alcohol strategy for Blackburn with Darwen is currently being finalised to try and tackle the local harms caused by alcohol misuse.
Filed under: alcohol | Blackburn | Brian Taylor | Clinical Commissioning Group | Councillor | health | health and well being | heart disease | public health | Public Health Report 2014
Published on Wednesday 26 March 2014 at 12:58 pm
If you want to find out about health, get down to Blackburn Central Library this Friday.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Central library | health | library
Published on Wednesday 26 March 2014 at 12:54 pm
Nathan Hibbert, 21, has been given a career boost thanks to a volunteering scheme at Shadsworth Leisure Centre which has helped him train as a lifeguard and gym instructor.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | Shadsworth | Shadsworth Leisure Centre | swimming
Published on Wednesday 26 March 2014 at 12:50 pm
This month’s First Thursday sees Emmy awarding winning filmmaker and ‘local lad done good’, David Barnes, hosting a session about his career in film making.
Filed under: Blackburn College | Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | First Thursday | Maureen Bateson
Published on Tuesday 25 March 2014 at 12:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing the UK’s first-ever Family Safety Week, running all this week.
Filed under: children | Councillor | Family Safety Week | Mohammed Khan
Published on Tuesday 25 March 2014 at 12:42 pm
A man and woman have been ordered to repay Housing benefits, due to rent repayment orders made after a conviction for a breach of licensing.
Filed under: Arshid Mahmood | Councillor | Housing | Neighbourhoods | Rent Repayment Order | selective licensing
Published on Tuesday 25 March 2014 at 12:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will receive three paving stones, to commemorate each recipients of the Victoria Cross within the borough during the First World War.
Filed under: Armed Forces | commemoration | graves | memorial | Trevor Maxfield | Veterans | Victoria Cross | World War One Commemorations
Published on Monday 24 March 2014 at 12:35 pm
The latest edition of the Shuttle is now available to read online.
In this packed edition of the Council’s newspaper there are details about the Queen’s visit on April 17, information about major regeneration projects for the town centre including a state-of-the- art new skate park and details about the Good Neighbour awards.
Published on Monday 24 March 2014 at 12:19 pm
An ‘Easter Family Fun Day’ will take place on Saturday March 29 at Roe Lee Park, Blackburn.
Published on Thursday 20 March 2014 at 6:13 pm
Mayor of Blackburn Cllr Salim Mulla has launched a charity walk to help his target of buying vital hospital equipment.Filed under: charity | Councillor | mayor | Salim Mulla
Published on Thursday 20 March 2014 at 3:59 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting the Act F.A.S.T campaign which has been developed by the Public Health England to highlight the symptoms of Stroke and the importance of emergency treatment.
Filed under: heart disease | public health | smoking | Stop Smoking | stroke
Published on Thursday 20 March 2014 at 3:51 pm
For all those people receiving bills we have now made it easier and more convenient for residents and businesses to apply for direct debit, discounts, exemptions, and to notify us about changes in circumstances.
Filed under: Blackburn | business rates | council tax
Published on Thursday 20 March 2014 at 3:45 pm
The countdown has begun for the Maundy Thursday visit of Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Duke of Edinburgh next month which looks set to spread a feel-good factor across Lancashire.
Published on Wednesday 19 March 2014 at 3:36 pm
2014 marks the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War. To commemorate this, the leader of the Council is launching a campaign to get residents across Blackburn and Darwen planting poppy seeds in across the borough.
Filed under: Councillor | Kate Hollern | poppy | World War One Commemorations
Published on Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 5:37 pm
Following a tight election campaign the new youth MP was announced at a ceremony in the Council chamber on Monday evening.
Filed under: Mohammed Khan | Youth MP
Published on Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:18 pm
Edgworth Bowling Club has been awarded Clubmark status after being assessed by their governing body, the British Crown Green Bowling Association.
Filed under: Bowling | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Edgeworth
Published on Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:12 pm
Resurfacing work on Darwen Street is due to start on Monday, March 31.
The road will be closed each night during the works between 7pm and 2am.
Filed under: Councillor | Jim Smith | roadworks
Published on Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:05 pm
The annual Blackburn with Darwen Mayor’s Ball is being held next month and there are still spaces available for the glittering event.
Filed under: charity | Councillor | mayor | Salim Mulla
Published on Monday 17 March 2014 at 4:31 pm
Work is ongoing at Blackburn Old Cemetery, as part of a project to make the historical site a safer and more attractive location.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Old Cemetery | Cemetery | Councillor | Facebook | Friends of Blackburn Old Cemetery
Published on Monday 17 March 2014 at 4:18 pm
Ever thought about adoption or fostering? Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering and adoption information teams will be travelling around the borough and beyond over the next few weeks to help people find out about what’s involved.
Published on Thursday 13 March 2014 at 4:13 pm
New figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have shown that the borough’s public health programmes are making headway at reducing alcohol related deaths in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: alcohol | Brian Taylor | CCG | Clinical Commissioning Group | Councillor | death | Dominic Harrison
Published on Thursday 13 March 2014 at 4:07 pm
New hi-tech safety devices in residential homes are giving elderly people extra peace of mind.
A pilot scheme for new hi-tech equipment is being rolled out in the borough to help staff in residential homes to meet the needs of vulnerable people even quicker – and give residents more control over their care.
Filed under: assisted living | assistive technology | Councillor | independent living | Mohammed Khan | telecare
