Published on Friday 29 May 2015 at 9:41 am
Dozens of people who took part in Connect’s walk to work event helped capture their moments by taking photographs on the way to work.
Filed under: CONNECT | health | Walk to Work Week
Published on Monday 11 May 2015 at 8:42 am
There isn’t long to wait for the start of the brand new service from Blackburn, Accrington & Burnley to Manchester Victoria via the restored Todmorden Curve.
Published on Tuesday 5 May 2015 at 8:55 am
Even if you’ve never been on a bike before it’s never too late to start. The Witton Park Community Cycling club offers one to one instruction for adults and young people.
Filed under: Community Cycling Club | Cycle Centre | health and wellbeing | wellbeing | Witton Park
Published on Tuesday 28 April 2015 at 1:41 pm
A consultation into home to school transport has been extended.
Discussions started in March on bus fare levels from September 2016 for all pupils at schools in Blackburn with Darwen who do not have a statutory pass.
Filed under: Consultation | education | Home to School Transport
Published on Thursday 23 April 2015 at 8:59 am
The first ever “Wacky Races” style challenge has taken place in Blackburn and Darwen – in a bid to get more people to think about different ways of travel.
Filed under: car sharing | CONNECT | cycling | James Syson | Running | Wacky Race Event | walking | Witton Park
Published on Friday 27 March 2015 at 3:47 pm
Double yellow lines and ‘Slow’ markings have been renewed to make the roads around St Francis’ CE Primary School safer for children.
Filed under: Councillor | Maureen Bateson | School | Stephanie Brookfield | yellow lines
Published on Thursday 26 March 2015 at 2:19 pm
A community art and horticultural project to transform a station in Blackburn on the East Lancashire line has been awarded £2,000.
Filed under: Blackburn College | Community Rail Lancashire | Councillor | Maureen Bateson | Pleasington | railway
Published on Thursday 26 March 2015 at 1:02 pm
Repair works to cemetery road
Work is to commence from Monday 30th March, to repair the Potholes and improve the condition of the road within Pleasington Playing fields and the Cemetery at the Roundabout outside the Crematorium.
Filed under: Councillor | Jim Smith | Pleasington | roadworks
Published on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 4:55 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Highways division have invested in equipment which will support with Road and Footway surfacing, whilst saving money and time.
Filed under: Councillor | Davyfield Road | Executive Member for Environment | Highways | Jim Smith | Roads
Published on Tuesday 3 March 2015 at 2:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting Family Safety Week, which has been organised by RoSPA, the event week is running from March 2nd to March 8th.
Filed under: Councillor | Cycle Centre | cycling | Family Safety Week | Maureen Bateson | Witton Count
Published on Friday 20 February 2015 at 3:34 pm
Following an extensive consultation exercise, Blackburn with Darwen Council has made the decision to cease its community transport service from March.
Filed under: community transport | Councillor | Executive Member for Regeneration | Maureen Bateson
Published on Wednesday 18 February 2015 at 2:42 pm
A Blackburn-based family activity group are hosting a cycle ride for all ages this weekend.
On Sunday 22nd February, The Young Weavers group based in Blackburn are hosting a cycle ride for all ages in Preston.
Filed under: Cycle | Cycle Ride | events | Preston | The Young Weavers
Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 1:58 pm
A bike donation scheme has helped a nine-year-old Blackburn girl get back into the saddle and learn to ride.
Filed under: Councillor | cycling | Maureen Bateson | Re-cycle | Witton Country Park
Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 2:54 pm
The A666 between the Infirmary and Wainwright Bridge will be resurfaced from Monday 9th February.
Filed under: A666 | regeneration | roadworks
Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 2:31 pm
An exciting new cycling route in the borough is set to be brought to life over the next few years.
Filed under: Councillor | cycling | Maureen Bateson | Witton Country Park
Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 10:59 am
An initiative to set up lunchtime walks for staff at Royal Blackburn Hospital has been the inspiration behind a pilot scheme set to be launched at a top London hospital.
Filed under: Councillor | Living Streets | London | Maureen Bateson | Royal Blackburn Hospital | Wei Du
Published on Thursday 5 February 2015 at 1:31 pm
British Cycling is on the hunt for new Rider Leaders to help inspire more people in Lancashire to get on their bikes and start cycling for fun.
Filed under: British Cycling Ride Leader | cycling
Published on Thursday 29 January 2015 at 1:17 pm
Flood repair work is due to be carried out on Knott Street, Darwen, from February 9th.
Filed under: Councillor | Executive Member for Regeneration | Maureen Bateson | road closure
Published on Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 1:17 pm
Family fun group make the most of the wintery weather.
A group set up to promote family-fun activities in the borough have been making the most of the wintery weather – by taking part in a snowball battle!
Filed under: bwdconnect | CONNECT | Councillor | Maureen Bateson
Published on Friday 23 January 2015 at 12:14 pm
Commuters and students have been looking into alternative ways to travel to work and college to help cut congestion on the borough’s roads and reduce their carbon footprint.
Filed under: bwdconnect | CONNECT | Councillor | Executive Member for Regeneration | Maureen Bateson | transport
Published on Monday 8 December 2014 at 11:14 am
If you want to keep updated with weather reports, sign up to our BwD Winter Facebook page that keeps residents informed if the temperatures plummet. The page is kept updated with all news and information relating to the weather including up to date forecasts, gritting, any school closures and bin collection arrangements throughout the winter months.
Published on Monday 1 December 2014 at 2:35 pm
The next phase of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s programme of installing L.E.D lanterns in the borough is underway.
Filed under: Councillor | invest to save | Jim Smith | LED lights
Published on Wednesday 12 November 2014 at 2:21 pm
A once neglected suburban Blackburn train station has been dramatically transformed thanks to dozens of helping hands in the borough.
Filed under: Cherry Tree | Community Rail Lancashire | CONNECT | Councillor | Executive Member for Regeneration | Maureen Bateson | regeneration
Published on Wednesday 15 October 2014 at 1:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s road safety champion has backed a new THINK! Campaign to make all road users more aware of the risks of travelling country roads.
Filed under: Councillor | Maureen Bateson | road safety | road safety champion | Stephanie Brookfield
Published on Monday 13 October 2014 at 9:46 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s road safety champion has visited a Darwen school to see what more can be done to tackle traffic issues around the area.
Filed under: Ashleigh School | Councillor | road safety | road safety champion | Stephanie Brookfield
Published on Friday 3 October 2014 at 2:44 pm
The latest downloadable Shuttle is now available for you to read. September's Shuttle contains articles on Good Neighbour Awards ceremony – report and pictures, Quarter of Council services hit by cuts, Blackburn is Open: Artists launch new pop up shop, Heritage festival, Cathedral Quarter investment update, New leisure centre images, Do it Online: Council digital services and much more.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn is Open | Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | Shuttle
Published on Friday 19 September 2014 at 1:43 pm
Work has started on major improvements in the Haslingden Road/Guide area of Blackburn – one of the busiest gateways into the borough.
Filed under: Councillor | Guide | Haslingden Road | Maureen Bateson | roadworks
Published on Thursday 18 September 2014 at 8:33 am
The number of people accessing Blackburn with Darwen Council services online has seen a dramatic increase over the past year.
Filed under: Andy Kay | Councillor | Do it online | online services
Published on Friday 5 September 2014 at 3:00 pm
A steel signing ceremony was held at the new Blackburn bus station to mark the continuing progress.
Filed under: Andy Kay | Blackburn Town Centre | Bus Station | Councillor | Maureen Bateson | Pennine Reach | public transport | transport
Published on Friday 22 August 2014 at 9:27 am
Over the next few months the streets and roads of the borough will shine a little brighter, as new LED lanterns are installed.
Filed under: capital investment | environment | invest to save | Jim Smith | LED lights | Soundcloud
Published on Thursday 21 August 2014 at 3:26 pm
A road safety champion for Blackburn with Darwen has been appointed.
Councillor Stephanie Brookfield, member for Earcroft, will champion road safety issues in the borough.
Filed under: Councillor | Kate Hollern | Maureen Bateson | road safety | Roads | Stephanie Brookfield
Published on Friday 15 August 2014 at 10:11 am
The first amazing steel loop sections, which will form a central part of the new Blackburn bus station, have arrived on site.
Filed under: Blackburn | Blackburn Town Centre | Pennine Reach | public transport | regeneration | transport
Published on Friday 8 August 2014 at 3:21 pm
We have been informed by the National Grid that, due to ongoing works Aqueduct Road is to remain closed today, and unable to reopen in time for the Blackburn Rovers v Cardiff City game tonight.
Published on Friday 18 July 2014 at 12:19 pm
Barton Street, between King Street and Cardwell Place in Blackburn, will be closed on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22 so urgent works can be carried out following damage caused by buses.
Published on Thursday 17 July 2014 at 3:39 pm
Work to install new pedestrian facilities at the junction of Branch Road and Bolton Road is due to start on Monday, July 21.
Filed under: Councillor | cycling | Maureen Bateson | Pennine Reach | transport
Published on Friday 20 June 2014 at 2:15 pm
Improved rail services between Blackburn and Manchester moved a step closer today as the Council leader and local MPs lent their support to an agreement between Network Rail and Blackburn with Darwen Council to construct a new section of track which will allow more trains to use the route.
Filed under: Councillor | Jack Straw | Jake Berry | Kate Hollern | Network Rail | Nigel Evans | public transport | railway | Soundcloud | transport
Published on Wednesday 4 June 2014 at 11:48 am
Blackburn with Darwen Free Cycling Festival is being held at Witton Country Park on Saturday June 14 between 12pm and 3pm.
Filed under: cycling | Free Cycling Festival | Witton Country Park
Published on Friday 23 May 2014 at 3:28 pm
Sharing car journeys, petrol and parking costs has been made easier for people in Blackburn and Darwen thanks to a website revamp.
Filed under: Blackpool Council | Brian Bailey | bwdconnect | CONNECT | Lancashire County Council | public transport | regeneration | shared wheels
Published on Friday 23 May 2014 at 9:47 am
Walk to Work Week is a national celebration of walking to encourage people to think about the way they travel.
Filed under: Blackburn College | Capita | car sharing | CONNECT | cycling | health | public transport | Simon Harrison | Walk to Work Week | walking | Witton | Witton Park
Published on Thursday 1 May 2014 at 1:14 pm
From May 12th, the two southbound bus stops on the Boulevard are being relocated as part of the Cathedral Quarter development.
Published on Wednesday 30 April 2014 at 2:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is reviewing its town centre movement strategy and wants to hear the views of businesses, residents and workers.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Brian Bailey | regeneration | town centre movement strategy
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 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 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 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 Thursday 13 March 2014 at 3:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s (BwD) Road Safety Team, help the BBC with a new series ‘Watchdog Test House’ (Monday, March 17 at 11.45am).
Filed under: Councillor | Maureen Bateson | regeneration | road safety
Published on Friday 7 March 2014 at 4:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have moved to address concerns from motorists that journeys to Ewood Park on Sunday are going to be affected because of roadworks.
Published on Wednesday 5 March 2014 at 3:46 pm
Work on new bus shelters as part of Pennine Reach has begun, and work is been carried out by local companies.
Filed under: Blackburn | bus shelter | Councillor | Lancashire | Maureen Bateson | Pennine Reach | regeneration
Published on Friday 7 February 2014 at 6:34 pm
A man and woman have been ordered to pay a total of £1441.30 for failing to clear a build-up of household rubbish.
Filed under: bins | fly tipping | litter | prosecution | rubbish | waste
Published on Wednesday 5 February 2014 at 10:51 am
New dates have been announced for the CONNECT mentoring sessions.
The free mentoring courses are for anyone based at a Blackburn with Darwen company who is in the role of mentor or mentee.
Filed under: car sharing | cycling | health | public transport | Test tag archive | transport | walking
