Families praise St Aidan’s as respite service continues to make a difference
Published on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 9:46 am
For Connor, Lucy and Jessica, every visit to St Aidan’s is something to look forward to.
Part of your story
Blackburn has an impressive cultural story to tell, and this is a fantastic opportunity to share it with the rest of the UK.
Young swimmers learn vital skills during Drowning Prevention Week
Published on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 6:01 pm
During drowning prevention week, swimming lessons run by Blackburn with Darwen Council covered aspects of water safety.
Build your mental fitness with free expert support
Published on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 5:50 pm
Mental fitness is about being ready for life’s challenges before they arrive.
And you can build yours with expert help from Rugby League Cares for free.
Support available for Blackburn with Darwen’s unpaid carers
Published on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 5:38 pm
There are over 13,000 unpaid carers in Blackburn with Darwen, and the Blackburn Carers Service exists to support them.
Meet Louie: The new toilet training toolkit helping families
Published on Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 5:29 pm
“Parents and little children love Louie!” Those of the words of our Public Health Development Manager Clare who has led on a new three-step approach to toilet training that’s being rolled out across the borough.
Working together to keep Chapeltown safe
Published on Monday 27 July 2026 at 6:53 pm
We recently held an engagement day with residents, alongside the neighbourhood policing team, to:
– Listen to local concerns
– Encourage residents to report anti-social behaviour and crime
– Work together to help keep the community safe
By speaking directly with Chapeltown residents, we’re able to better understand the issues that matter most and ensure the right support is in place.
Dad’s story highlights life-changing support at Outstanding Apple Trees
Published on Monday 27 July 2026 at 3:55 pm
Apple Trees children’s home in Blackburn has achieved Outstanding for the 13th time over 11 years!
New funding scheme makes home EV charging easier for terraced properties
Published on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11:22 am
Residents living in terraced properties across Blackburn with Darwen can now charge their electric vehicle (EV) outside their home thanks to a government funded initiative.
Filed under: Part Of Your Story
Bringing light back to the borough
Published on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 3:45 pm
Have you seen have seen our contractors working on Yew Tree Drive and Ramsgreave Drive in Blackburn?
Have you ever thought about where you’d go if you suddenly became homeless?
Published on Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 3:38 pm
For many people, it can take just 1 or 2 missed paychecks, an unexpected bill, or a relationship breakdown to face a housing crisis.
Children continue to smash targets whilst getting to school
Published on Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s latest school outreach programme figures show that 78% of all trips to schools in the borough are done actively, with over 50% being walking journeys.
Filed under: active travel | Councillor Julie Gunn | Councillor Quesir Mahmood | Living Streets | School | walking | WOW
Shared Lives Week 2026: ”People think carers are older – we’re 27”
Published on Friday 12 June 2026 at 12:34 pm
A part of a national Shared Lives Plus campaign, a couple from Blackburn who became Shared Lives carers in their twenties, have shared how their experience.
Filed under: carers | Carers Service | carers week | Shared Lives | Shared Lives Scheme
SEND Parent Champion Scheme earns national recognition for the second time
Published on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 5:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is celebrating a major national achievement as its SEND Parent Champion scheme, (supported by Family Hubs), gains another recognition at the Coram National Parent Champions Awards.
Filed under: SEND | SEND Parent champion
Fond farewell to council’s longest-serving employee who is retiring after almost 55 years
Published on Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:23 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s longest-serving employee is set to retire today after almost 55 years of loyal service.
£300 oil heating support available for eligible Blackburn with Darwen households
Published on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 11:29 am
Do you rely on oil for heating?
You may be eligible for a £300 one-off payment to help with rising heating costs.
Filed under: Oil; costs; crisis fund
Safe, caring and welcoming short breaks service retains ‘good’ rating
Published on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 12:47 pm
St Aidan’s short breaks service has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission following a comprehensive assessment during February and March, including inspection visits.
Filed under: Adult Social Care | CQC | inspection
Blackburn bids to become the UK’s first Town of Culture
Published on Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:20 am
Creative and community organisations are leading a bid for Blackburn to become the UK’s first ever Town of Culture.