Darwen
Published on Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 11:37 am
The council is backing a national call for sentencing guidelines for fly-tipping to be urgently reviewed, after new figures show that court fines for the offence are often lower than the penalties councils can issue directly.
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Published on Monday 9 March 2026 at 2:00 pm
A ban on barbeques, campfires, sky lanterns and fireworks across the moors is up for review.
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Published on Friday 13 February 2026 at 5:09 pm
Since acquiring Jack’s Key Lodge in Darwen, the council along with the local community are making noticeable changes already.
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Published on Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 10:33 am
More children across Blackburn with Darwen are walking, wheeling and scooting to school thanks to the continued growth of the borough’s walk-to-school programme – ‘WOW’, run by charity Living Streets on behalf of the council.
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Published on Monday 2 February 2026 at 9:47 am
People who use the borough’s household waste and recycling centres are invited to share their views and experiences to help shape a proposed new service designed to serve all of Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Monday 29 December 2025 at 2:18 pm
A report to the upcoming council Executive Board meeting recommends making no changes to current MOT testing arrangements for taxis licensed in the borough.
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Published on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 2:02 pm
The environmental crime team at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have achieved three successful prosecutions recently, totalling almost £2000.
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Published on Thursday 4 December 2025 at 1:19 pm
Following the successful release of Darwen’s original single Begin2Sing, here’s your opportunity to record your own version – and win a recording session with Darwen School of Music, and maybe even release your own single!
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Published on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 4:33 pm
As temperatures have dropped, it’s important you know what we can do to help you this winter, and how you can help yourself.
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Published on Thursday 21 August 2025 at 2:42 pm
554 traffic bollards are being changed from illuminated to reflective as part of wider investment into the borough.
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Published on Thursday 14 August 2025 at 3:38 pm
Primary school children in the borough have attended swimming lessons over 27,000 times in the past 12 months, with a huge focus given on water safety.
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Published on Wednesday 23 July 2025 at 11:17 am
If you’re part of a group of likeminded people who are interested in looking at alternative ways to generate energy, you can apply for a Community Energy Project!
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Published on Friday 18 July 2025 at 2:13 pm
Opening this weekend is a huge indoor pool inflatable, and it’s right here in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Monday 7 July 2025 at 2:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is proud to announce its support for begin2sing — an exciting new series of vocal workshops designed to build confidence, strengthen community ties, and promote positive mental health through the power of music.
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Published on Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 9:46 am
Darwen Town Hall front desk services will continue to be in Darwen Market until Tuesday 01 July due to refurbishment works.
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Published on Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 2:40 pm
Six new surveys have been released to find out residents’ views on various highway and transport services, from the condition of roads and footpaths; to the quality of cycling facilities.
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Published on Thursday 5 June 2025 at 5:17 pm
Almost £12 million will be spent by the council on improving the infrastructure of Blackburn with Darwen for all highway users.
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Published on Tuesday 20 May 2025 at 2:09 pm
The extension at Pleasington Cemetery is to receive a burst of colour, thanks to a new idea that will see wildflowers bloom on graves very soon.
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Published on Monday 19 May 2025 at 3:08 pm
Please be aware that Darwen Town Hall front desk services will temporarily re-locate to Darwen Market from 5pm on Friday, May 23 for light refurbishment works.
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Published on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 3:23 pm
Following the reinstatement of numerous bus routes, we’re also undertaking improvements to our roads as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
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Published on Monday 7 April 2025 at 4:46 pm
Following Council approval, Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to undertake refurbishment work at the historic Darwen Town Hall.
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Published on Thursday 27 March 2025 at 11:59 am
When this giant wheel appeared in Darwen Market Square in February, it had us all in a spin!
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Published on Friday 14 March 2025 at 8:27 am
With Darwen featuring in a new list of places with the fastest-rising house prices, we speak to one estate agent who explains why it’s the place to buy.
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Published on Friday 17 January 2025 at 3:44 pm
Following the distribution of the festive guide to bin collections and recycling, a winner has been announced for the £500 cash prize.
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Published on Wednesday 18 December 2024 at 9:02 am
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery is excited to announce its annual Art Open exhibition for 2025.
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Published on Monday 16 December 2024 at 1:30 pm
It was announced over the weekend that Ste Fay, the owner of ‘Biscuit Barrel Café’, or ‘Ste’s Place’ as it’s more commonly known, has passed away.
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Published on Thursday 5 December 2024 at 4:58 pm
We’re busy distributing the new recycling leaflet across the borough. If you haven’t had it yet, be sure to look out for it come through your letterbox very soon.
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Published on Wednesday 4 December 2024 at 12:19 pm
There’s an over-60s lunch club in Blackburn where everyone is invited!
Spearheaded by former councillor Maureen Bateson over 20 years ago, it has become a lifeline for older residents, offering food, fun, and friendship while tackling social isolation in the area.
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Published on Friday 29 November 2024 at 1:05 pm
Yesterday, Patrick Grant, creator of Blackburn-based Community Clothing and BBC Sewing Bee presenter wrote a bold blog post, calling for shoppers to ‘Think Blackburn*, not Black Friday.’
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Published on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 11:55 am
There are believed to be more than 600 older people in Blackburn with Darwen who could be claiming Pension Credit but aren’t.
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Published on Monday 7 October 2024 at 9:05 am
Darwen’s new cultural venue – Fourteen Market Street – has been transformed with an awesomely autumnal window display!
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Published on Friday 4 October 2024 at 11:40 am
Schools in Blackburn with Darwen have this week been learning some powerful lessons on effective ways to combat crime and feel safe.
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Published on Thursday 19 September 2024 at 11:15 am
Proposals to create a Combined County Authority for Lancashire have passed a crucial stage after the Government signalled it was happy to proceed with the plan.
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Published on Thursday 12 September 2024 at 6:06 pm
Next week a meeting is taking place in Blackburn for those who would like to volunteer in the event of an emergency in our community.
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Published on Tuesday 3 September 2024 at 2:46 pm
Following it’s launch in January, 16 primary schools in the borough are now taking part in a project to get students walking or wheeling to school, with excellent results.
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Published on Friday 30 August 2024 at 9:55 am
It might be the last weekend of the summer holidays, but there is still time to have fun!
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Published on Friday 16 August 2024 at 4:06 pm
BwD Young Inspectors have inspected Earcroft Centre in Darwen and have awarded the centre with a GOLD certification!
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Published on Tuesday 30 July 2024 at 3:27 pm
The children’s playgrounds in Bold Venture Park and Whitehall Park have received huge investment of £100,000 each.
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Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 2:32 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Shop Darwen scheme, have launched a new campaign which is all about celebrating our independent retailers, supporting our local economy, having family time out of the house this summer and getting creative!
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Published on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 12:00 pm
Car parks right across Darwen town centre are set to be upgraded as part of the £120m Darwen Town Deal.
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Published on Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 4:00 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has launched a WhatsApp channel to send residents important news, updates, and information directly.
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Published on Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 3:33 pm
Today, 17 July, delegates from the Saudi Arabian government’s waste management centre visited Blackburn with Darwen council’s refuse and recycling team.
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Published on Friday 12 July 2024 at 10:52 am
Over the past year, the council have been continuing with their vow to lower the borough’s greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a global call to tackle the impact of them.
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Published on Thursday 11 July 2024 at 3:22 pm
This week, many young people from across Blackburn with Darwen are receiving important safety advice to prepare them for independent travelling.
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Published on Tuesday 9 July 2024 at 1:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen borough council will begin collecting residents’ food waste from June 2026, with businesses of 10 employees or more expected to arrange for their own food waste to be collected before then.
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Published on Wednesday 19 June 2024 at 2:59 pm
Pupils from 10 primary schools across Blackburn with Darwen have had experience in various police matters as part of a pilot launched by Lancashire Police with the help of the council.
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Published on Friday 14 June 2024 at 10:56 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has issued a stern warning after reports of illegal graffiti and fly-posting of political messaging on Council street furniture.
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Published on Monday 3 June 2024 at 1:05 pm
On Thursday 6 June, two events will be held in the borough to signify 80 years since D-Day.
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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.
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Published on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 9:35 am
Blackburn with Darwen borough council Trading Standards team have been busy putting put premises to the test when it comes to vapes, by undertaking two separate operations to tackle the sale of underage and illegal vapes.
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