Denise Park
Published on Wednesday 13 April 2022 at 4:16 pm
The Local Elections are nearly here and will take place on Thursday, May 5 – and the deadline to register to vote is the end of tomorrow (Thursday, April 14).
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Published on Monday 21 March 2022 at 4:31 pm
As the second anniversary of the first Covid lockdown approaches, Blackburn with Darwen leaders are looking to the future.
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Published on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 2:45 pm
Community champions from across Blackburn with Darwen were crowned in a ceremony at the 2021 Community Volunteer Awards held in King George’s Hall.
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Published on Tuesday 14 September 2021 at 11:45 am
People all over Blackburn with Darwen have nominated a record number of local heroes for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards.
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Published on Wednesday 26 May 2021 at 1:24 pm
Following the Government’s clarification yesterday that it is not imposing local restrictions on Blackburn with Darwen – and this statement in response – Council leaders have today provided a further update with the latest advice and guidance on Covid-19.
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Published on Monday 17 May 2021 at 3:03 pm
The NHS and the Council have are urging eligible people who have not yet had their Covid-19 jab to come forward without delay.
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Published on Thursday 6 May 2021 at 9:09 am
As the country gears up for the next step of lockdown easing scheduled for Monday, May 17, Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses are urging people locally to keep on course and not get complacent.
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Published on Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 11:20 am
Happy Easter message from the Council’s Chief Executive Denise Park and Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health Dominic Harrison:
We want to wish everyone in the borough a Happy Easter as we face another festivity under certain restrictions.
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Published on Monday 22 March 2021 at 6:43 pm
Today we have written a full response to the issues raised in the letter about public protection activity with regards to mosques.
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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.
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Published on Friday 18 September 2020 at 12:59 pm
New restrictions are to be introduced across the whole of Blackburn with Darwen following a continued rise in cases.
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Published on Tuesday 21 July 2020 at 7:36 pm
The Council’s Chief Executive Denise Park has recorded a video outlining the proactive measures that have been taken to help reduce the numbers of confirmed Coronavirus cases.
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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.
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Published on Monday 11 May 2020 at 6:35 pm
We have all sacrificed a lot and as civic leaders we want to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped us respond to this terrible virus – by staying at home, by staying safe, by volunteering to help and by keeping an eye on vulnerable neighbours.
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Published on Tuesday 5 May 2020 at 5:21 pm
Emergency fund helps thousands of people in need across Lancashire
A Lancashire emergency fund created to help people in need during the Covid-19 emergency has given out more than £760,000 across the county.
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Published on Thursday 4 April 2019 at 10:53 am
The deadline to register to vote in this year’s local elections is fast approaching, but you can do it in a matter of minutes.
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Published on Monday 25 March 2019 at 11:15 am
An inspirational young woman was welcomed to Blackburn Town Hall on Friday 22 March to be presented with a certificate for her local work in the community.
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Published on Friday 21 September 2018 at 12:24 pm
A planning application is due to be submitted today (September 21) to complete Blackburn’s Cathedral Square development.
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