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
