Published on Friday 8 November 2024 at 2:05 pm
For the first time ever, Government is bringing together local authorities with employers to deliver NHS Health Checks into workplaces across the country – and Blackburn with Darwen is part of the first pilot programme.
Filed under: business | Cardiovascular Disease | Councillor | CVD | Damian Talbot | Government | health | health checks | staff | workplace
Published on Thursday 30 May 2024 at 12:14 pm
Council Leader Councillor Phil Riley has been to visit a mattress recycling business based in Darwen with big ambitions for the future.
Filed under: business | businesses | Darwen | environment | Leader | Recycling
Published on Friday 21 July 2023 at 4:47 pm
Work is to start next week (w/c Monday 24 July 2023) on a new car park at Blakewater Lodge, Whalley Range in Blackburn, designed to provide safer parking for those on the school-run, shoppers and visitors to the area.
Filed under: access | Blackburn | Blackburn Town Centre | Blakewater Lodge | business | car park | cars | child safety | construction | Councillor | Highways | Mahmood | parking | project | Roads | schools | St John CE Primary School | Swallow Drive
Published on Wednesday 29 December 2021 at 5:18 pm
Do you run a café, shop, restaurant or local food business in Blackburn or Darwen?
If so, as part of the next printed Shuttle magazine we are looking to help our local businesses by shining a spotlight on them – showcasing what makes each business special.
Filed under: business | business support | businesses | magazine | Shuttle
Published on Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 1:35 pm
Organisations with projects to help Blackburn with Darwen thrive are being urged to submit their proposals to make use of a new funding initiative.
Filed under: business | community | funding | initiative | Martin Kelly
Published on Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 10:54 am
A Blackburn business is encouraging other companies to sign up to lateral flow testing to help keep their workforce safe.
Filed under: apeks | business | councillor khan | covid | SMART testing
Published on Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 10:15 am
A Blackburn baker is looking forward to the wedding season returning later this year so she can meet her brides and grooms once more.
Filed under: business | coronavirus | COVID-19 | Picture This | Weddings
Published on Friday 18 December 2020 at 10:04 am
New businesses have been given the green light by the Council to start building their firms on one of Blackburn’s prime development sites.
Filed under: Arctic Glass | business | Carl Fogarty Way | Councillor | Development | Inceptum2 | investment | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 23 September 2020 at 5:08 pm
The Government has introduced new rules for many business sectors in a bid to control the coronavirus pandemic.
Filed under: business | Councillor | Government | new restrictions | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 7 September 2020 at 12:35 pm
New opportunities for business and commercial property have opened up on Carl Fogarty Way in Blackburn.
Filed under: business | Carl Fogarty Way | commercial | Councillor | Phil Riley | property
Published on Friday 28 August 2020 at 5:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is lobbying government to allow businesses in the protection zone to reopen.
Filed under: business | Councillor | Government | Mohammed Khan | Phil Riley | reopen
Published on Tuesday 11 August 2020 at 9:04 am
Town centre roads in Darwen will be closed at weekends to enable restaurants, bars and pubs to set up seating outside.
Filed under: business | coronavirus | COVID-19 | Darwen Town Centre | pubs | restaurants
Published on Wednesday 29 July 2020 at 11:46 am
Certain businesses will not be able to re-open as planned due to further lockdown easing measures being postponed in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: August 1st | business | coronavirus | Councillor | lockdown easing | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 15 July 2020 at 5:59 pm
Local additional precautionary workplace guidance has been issued to reduce the potential for community transmission.
In our shops, in advance of the Governments mandatory introduction of face coverings on 24th July, it is now the Council’s guidance that everyone visiting our shops should wear face coverings and it is advised that face coverings be worn in all other enclosed spaces such as libraries, museums, health centres, hair and beauty salons etc.
Filed under: business | coronavirus | face coverings | office | shop | workplace
Published on Friday 26 June 2020 at 12:06 pm
More businesses will be able to open from July 4th following new guidelines from the Government.
Filed under: business | Councillor | Government guidelines | Jim Smith | July 4th | public protection | re-opening
Published on Thursday 18 June 2020 at 11:50 am
A brand new business hub is opening in the heart of Blackburn for start-ups, freelancers and small businesses
The working world has changed for many of us and for many it is time to adapt.
Filed under: business | Cathedral Quarter | Councillor | Cummins Mellor | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 9 June 2020 at 3:48 pm
Experts on hand to answer questions about business recovery in Blackburn with Darwen
Businesses are being invited to submit their questions focused on supporting business through the recovery of Blackburn with Darwen during the next Ask The Experts online Q&A on Wednesday, 10 June – supported in a joint partnership of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Blackburn Town Centre BID and Blackburn with Darwen Hive Business network.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Boost | business | coronavirus | Denise Park | Q and A | The Hive
Published on Thursday 28 May 2020 at 1:17 pm
Shops and retail have been told they can open their doors again from next month following closures due to the coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: business | coronavirus | Councillor | Phil Riley | re-opening
Published on Wednesday 27 May 2020 at 3:20 pm
An additional funding support will be available from early June to help businesses with recovery from the coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: business | coronavirus | Councillor | discretionary fund | fund | Government | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 12 May 2020 at 1:32 pm
The Government has announced that certain business and workplaces are now able to open from Wednesday, May 13th.
Filed under: business | Government guidelines | public protection | re-opening | safety
Published on Tuesday 28 April 2020 at 3:05 pm
A number of Blackburn with Darwen businesses have demonstrated their kindness and compassion to the local community through donations to the BwD Help Hub.
Filed under: business | BwD Help Hub | community | coronavirus | COVID-19
Published on Tuesday 2 April 2019 at 2:22 pm
Advice for businesses on the EU settlement scheme has been issued by the Government.
Online information is now available so people and businesses can start to plan ahead and make sure they are up to date with business legislation.
Filed under: business | EU Exit | EU Settlement Scheme | Leaving the EU
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 11:14 am
Small Business Saturday UK has kicked off its national bus tour of the country in Blackburn – former winners of the coveted High Street of the Year Award.
Filed under: business | Christmas | Cllr Riley | Phil Riley | small business
Published on Wednesday 31 October 2018 at 10:52 am
Whether it’s steaming hot brews, delicious bacon butties or executive buffets – they’re all a piece of cake for one Blackburn café.
Filed under: business | Cafe | catering | Cllr Riley | conference | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 22 March 2016 at 7:00 am
A major initiative is launched today to throw a spotlight on all that is outstanding in Blackburn and Darwen – in a bid to attract more investors, visitors, tourists and residents.Filed under: Blackburn | business | Darwen | regeneration
Published on Friday 19 February 2016 at 5:07 pm
Young people thinking about taking their next steps on the career path are invited to Blackburn with Darwen’s largest ever careers event.
Filed under: business | careers | jobs | Phil Riley
Published on Friday 29 January 2016 at 4:15 pm
The Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards is back for its second year to celebrate the very best of business in the borough.
Filed under: business | Councillor | Hive | Mohammed Khan | regeneration
Published on Thursday 3 December 2015 at 4:24 pm
Blackburn with Darwen is undergoing a period of significant investment which is strengthening the borough’s position in the North West economy.
Filed under: business | Invest in East Lancashire | Tom Flanagan
Published on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at 10:20 am
Businesses across Lancashire are being called on to enter the national award-winning Red Rose Awards, which will crown the county’s best firms across 26 categories.
Filed under: awards | business | Lancashire | Lancashire Business Awards
Published on Thursday 5 November 2015 at 4:14 pm
Two Blackburn businesses have made new investments thanks to Assistance to Industry grant from Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Filed under: business | Local Business | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 26 October 2015 at 11:35 am
Councillor Phil Riley, Executive Member for Regeneration, has welcomed news of a proposed £84.4m deal between Hong Kong-based Netdragon Websoft and Blackburn company Promethean World Plc.
Filed under: business | Councillor | Phil Riley | regeneration
Published on Thursday 17 September 2015 at 10:56 am
An opportunity for local business leaders to meet, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and discover new projects is taking place in September.
Published on Friday 17 July 2015 at 9:59 am
Blackburn announced as one of the latest towns across the UK to receive support from some of the UK’s biggest brands.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | business | Councillor | Phil Riley | regeneration
Published on Monday 1 June 2015 at 11:21 am
News of 100 new jobs at Blackburn company Accrol Papers has been hailed by Councillor Phil Riley as a boost for the area.
Filed under: business | Councillor | jobs | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 12 January 2015 at 4:04 pm
The 2015 Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards has been officially launched in association with Blackburn College and Capita with the aim of celebrating the best of business in the Borough.
Filed under: Blackburn College | business | Capita | Councillor | Hive | HIVE network | Kate Hollern | regeneration
Published on Thursday 11 September 2014 at 10:29 am
Hive, the borough’s Business Leaders Network, has been commended for the role it plays in improving the town’s prosperity as part of the 2014 Enterprising Britain Awards.
Filed under: business | Councillor | HIVE network | Kate Hollern | regeneration
Published on Wednesday 23 April 2014 at 4:43 pm
Regenerate Pennine Lancashire has appointed Tim Webber, Managing Director of Pendle based Development Company Barnfield Construction Ltd, as their new chairman.Filed under: Boost Business Lancashire | business | Regenerate Pennine Lancashire | Regional Growth Fund | Tim Webber
Published on Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:16 pm
Businesses have been given a rare opportunity to learn more about growing their business in Southern Asia.
Filed under: business | Councillor | growth | Maureen Bateson
