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
