Published on Wednesday 8 September 2021 at 10:59 am
Emergency Services Day is a national celebration across the UK, and is your opportunity to show your support for our selfless NHS and emergency services champions.
Filed under: 999 Day | Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Derek Hardman | Emergency Services Day | flag | mayor | Mohammed Khan
Published on Friday 19 March 2021 at 3:53 pm
A special commemoration and a minute’s silence will be held by Blackburn with Darwen Council to mark a National Day of Reflection – remembering those who have sadly lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic and to support everyone who has lost a loved one.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Chief Executive | Councillor | covid | Day of Reflection | Denise Park | minute's silence | Mohammed Khan | one year on | pandemic
Published on Thursday 2 April 2020 at 5:01 pm
The Council has taken the difficult decision to close all Council buildings to the public from Friday, April 3rd.
Filed under: 10 Duke Street | Blackburn Town Hall | building closures | coronavirus | Darwen Town Hall
Published on Tuesday 12 November 2019 at 1:09 pm
People from all over the borough came together over Remembrance weekend to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in wars.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Blackburn Town Hall | Bold Venture Park | Councillor | Darwen Town Hall | Jim Shorrock | Remembrance 2019 | Remembrance Sunday
Published on Friday 1 March 2019 at 10:07 am
Transport for the North is launching its plans for £70 billion investment in the north.
The investment in transport across the area aims to unlock economic growth across the north including Blackburn and Darwen.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | information event | investment | Transport for the North
Published on Tuesday 1 May 2018 at 11:00 am
An impressive digital screen which will provide a boost for businesses and the town centre is being installed today.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | digital screen
Published on Monday 23 April 2018 at 3:34 pm
The Blackburn World War One soldiers were awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery in battle and were remembered as two plaques were unveiled at Blackburn Town Hall.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | VC Plaque | Victoria Cross | World War One Commemorations
Published on Thursday 19 April 2018 at 10:27 am
Two brave Blackburn World War One heroes will be remembered in a special ceremony in April.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Victoria Cross | World War One Commemorations
Published on Tuesday 17 April 2018 at 10:09 am
The Chase is on for Hussain Mulla who has landed a place on the hit quiz show.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Hussain Mulla | The Chase
Published on Friday 9 March 2018 at 9:41 am
Help to ‘Fly the Flag’ this Commonwealth Day in Blackburn.
People in Commonwealth countries all across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, and the Pacific will commemorate the special day on Monday, March 12.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Colin Rigby | Commonwealth Day 2018 | Councillor | Mayor of Blackburn
Published on Thursday 28 September 2017 at 2:36 pm
Older people in Blackburn and Darwen will be celebrated as part of a special international event in October.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | International Older Person's Day | United Nations
Published on Friday 1 September 2017 at 1:57 pm
Brave men and women who kept the nation afloat during both World Wars are being honoured this Merchant Navy Day.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Merchant Navy Day
Published on Tuesday 8 August 2017 at 10:39 am
A Blackburnian who received the Victoria Cross for his bravery in World War One is to be remembered with a paving stone outside Blackburn Town Hall.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | ceremony | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Victoria Cross
Published on Wednesday 24 May 2017 at 4:48 pm
Hundreds of people attended a minute’s silence to pay their respects to everyone affected by the attack in Manchester.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Darwen Town Hall | Manchester attack | minute's silence
Published on Friday 1 July 2016 at 10:49 am
A celebrated statue to commemorate the lives of soldiers who perished in the Battle of the Somme in the First World War is now in Blackburn.
Filed under: Battle of the Somme | Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Every Man Remembered | Mohammed Khan
Published on Monday 27 June 2016 at 12:18 pm
A statue to commemorate the lives of soldiers who perished in the First World War arrives in Blackburn.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Every Man Remembered | Mohammed Khan | Somme Commemoration
Published on Friday 17 June 2016 at 10:42 am
Everyone is invited to attend a flag raising ceremony in front of Blackburn and Darwen town halls in support of the Armed Forces on Monday, June 20.
Filed under: Armed Forces Day | Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Darwen Town Hall | Hussain Akhtar | Trevor Maxfield
Published on Tuesday 1 March 2016 at 2:33 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Registration Service is moving from King George’s Hall to Blackburn Town Hall on Monday, March 7.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | King George's Hall | Register Office | Registration Service
Published on Wednesday 18 November 2015 at 12:25 pm
Dozens of people came to Blackburn Town Hall to show their support for victims of recent terrorist attacks.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Paris | vigil
Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 4:02 pm
A vigil to honour those killed and wounded in recent terror attacks across the world will take place tomorrow (November 17)
Councillor Mohammed Khan, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, will join members of the faith community to mourn the dead and show solidarity with those affected.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Paris | vigil
Published on Monday 16 November 2015 at 9:50 am
The Union Flag will fly at half-mast outside Blackburn Town Hall and Darwen Town Hall today (Monday 16 November 2015)
Council leader Mohammed Khan will lead a minute’s silence on the Blackburn town hall steps at 11am as part of a Europe-wide mark of respect and solidarity, in remembrance of those who lost their lives.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Councillor | Darwen Town Hall | minute's silence | Mohammed Khan | Paris
