Published on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 2:27 pm
The UK government has announced a social media ban for under-16s which is intended to come in to force by Spring 2027.
Filed under: Children's literature festival | Christina Gabbitas | Council Leader | Leader | Leader letter | Leader Phil Riley | open letter
Published on Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 10:49 am
An important campaign led by Age UK Blackburn with Darwen in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Council has helped hundreds of older residents secure over £1 million in extra income – bringing not just peace of mind but real economic benefits to the borough.
Filed under: Age UK | Council Leader | Pension Credit
Published on Thursday 20 February 2025 at 9:37 am
For almost three decades, Chantana’s tailoring shop has been a quiet but vital part of Blackburn’s high street.
Filed under: Blackburn | Council Leader | councillor phil riley | small business
Published on Tuesday 26 November 2024 at 3:09 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has chosen the winning names for our two new gritters, after a competition was launched which saw hundreds of entries pour in.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Competition winner | Council Leader | Ewood Park | Gritter | Gritter naming | Gritters | mayor | Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen | Phil Riley | rovers | Winter
Published on Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 12:10 pm
Leader of the Council, Councillor Phil Riley, has backed Transport for the North’s call to bring back Avanti West Coast services back into public control.
Filed under: Council Leader | Leader | Leader of the Council | transport | Transport for the North
Published on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 4:52 pm
Know someone who strives to make our community stronger and more united? One Voice Blackburn is calling for nominations for the Leader’s Award in the 2024 1V Awards.
Filed under: community cohesion | Council Leader | Integration | One Voice Awards | One Voice Blackburn
Published on Friday 11 November 2022 at 11:11 am
Know someone who deserves recognition for how they help bring our local communities together? Nominate them for the Leader’s Award in the 2023 1V Awards.
Filed under: Council Leader | Leader's Award | One Voice Awards | One Voice Blackburn | social integration
Published on Friday 29 July 2022 at 1:42 pm
Civic Service Awards were made to three BwD councillors who retired at the May elections this year.
Filed under: awards | Civic Service Awards | Council Leader | long service | mayor | recognition
Published on Thursday 30 June 2022 at 9:08 am
At a civic reception for retiring Council Leader Mohammed Khan CBE, Blackburn with Darwen Council affirmed its commitment to moving forward and ‘thinking big’ on behalf of its diverse communities.
Filed under: Council Leader | councillors | leadership | partnership | Phil Riley
