Transport & streets
Published on October 3, 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.
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Published on September 19, 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.
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Published on September 18, 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.
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Published on September 5, 2014 at 3:00 pm
A steel signing ceremony was held at the new Blackburn bus station to mark the continuing progress.
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Published on August 22, 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.
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Published on August 21, 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.
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Published on August 15, 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.
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Published on August 8, 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.
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Published on July 18, 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.
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Published on July 17, 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.
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Published on June 20, 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.
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Published on June 4, 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.
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Published on May 23, 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.
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Published on May 23, 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.
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Published on May 1, 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.
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