Published on Monday 14 April 2025 at 4:43 pm
Leaders at Blackburn with Darwen Council hosted a visit from Qamar-ul-Islam Raja, a former member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in Pakistan.
Published on Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 11:33 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor is hosting two charity quiz nights and he’d love for you to join him!
Filed under: mayor | Mayor of Blackburn | Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen | Mayor of Darwen
Published on Friday 13 December 2024 at 9:32 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Brian Taylor visited the cast of this year’s Cinderella pantomime at King George Hall this week… And before you say it, oh yes, he did!
Filed under: Cinderella | mayor | Pantomime 2024
Published on Thursday 12 December 2024 at 9:40 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Councillor Brian Taylor has chosen a photograph of a local landmark taken by a local resident as the focus of this year’s mayoral Christmas card.
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 4 September 2024 at 3:08 pm
People in Blackburn and Darwen are invited to come together on Tuesday, September 10 to give hope, raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding suicide, to help people feel supported and heard to reduce instances of suicide in our borough.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre | Brian Taylor | Councillor | help | mayor | support | vigil | world suicide prevention day
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.
Published on Friday 17 May 2024 at 9:02 am
The new Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen is Councillor Brian Taylor, who represents the Darwen West ward.
Filed under: mayor | Mayor Making
Published on Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 12:20 pm
Next week on May 16, Councillor Brian Taylor will take on the ceremonial role as The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen borough council, replacing Councillor Parwaiz Akhtar.
Filed under: Deputy mayor | mayor | Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen | Mayor of Darwen
Published on Tuesday 9 April 2024 at 3:14 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Parwaiz Akhtar, has recorded a video message to share Eid greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this week.
Filed under: community | Councillor | Eid | mayor | Parwaiz Akhtar
Published on Thursday 28 March 2024 at 3:43 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Parwaiz Akhtar, has recorded a video message to share Easter greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this weekend.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor | Darwen | Easter | mayor | Parwaiz Akhtar
Published on Sunday 30 July 2023 at 7:25 pm
The Mayor and Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council both joined crowds at Blackburn Library on 19 July in a celebration of almost 100 volunteers who helped ensure the recent success of Blackburn’s fifth National Festival of Making, and its first as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
Filed under: Artists | arts | Arts Council England | ational Portfolio Organisation (NPO) | CIC | Creative | Culture | Festival of Making | heritage | Leader | manufacturing | mayor | National Festival of Making | NPO# | Riley | Volunteers
Published on Thursday 13 July 2023 at 2:16 pm
A new campaign for older people has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
Called Ageing Well, it aims to help older people – as we all have good times throughout our lives – but as we get older, we do face new challenges.
Filed under: Age UK | Ageing Well | Brian Taylor | Councillor | Damian Talbot | mayor | mental health | older people | Parwaiz Ahktar | Vicky Shepherd | wellbeing
Published on Tuesday 2 May 2023 at 9:25 am
Some families supported by children’s centres and Blackburn Foodbank will this week receive special biscuits to celebrate King Charles III’s Coronation.
Filed under: children's centres | Coronation | mayor
Published on Wednesday 26 April 2023 at 5:43 pm
Condolences have been shared following the sad news about the death of former long-serving Blackburn with Darwen councillor Colin Rigby.
Filed under: mayor
Published on Thursday 20 April 2023 at 12:19 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a video message to share Eid greetings with everyone who’ll be celebrating this weekend.
Filed under: Eid | Eid Mubarak | mayor
Published on Saturday 24 December 2022 at 12:02 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a special video message to share festive greetings and wish everyone in the borough the best possible Christmas.
Published on Saturday 24 December 2022 at 11:59 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun Suleman Khonat, has recorded a special video message to share festive greetings and wish everyone in the borough the best possible Christmas.
Published on Monday 12 December 2022 at 12:29 pm
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Coun Suleman Khonat has chosen the photograph which is the focus of the annual Mayoral Christmas card, and it is a local landmark.
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 Friday 17 June 2022 at 3:47 pm
On Monday Blackburn with Darwen will join many councils across the country in the annual raising of flags to show our support for our Armed Forces.
Filed under: Armed Forces | Armed Forces Day | Deputy mayor | mayor
Published on Friday 20 May 2022 at 7:09 am
A passionate community supporter, volunteer and local Magistrate has become Blackburn with Darwen’s new Mayor.
Councillor Suleman Khonat will serve as Mayor for 2022/23, following the annual Mayor Making ceremony in Blackburn Town Hall last night.
Filed under: mayor | Mayor Making | Suleman Khonat | The Mayor
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 Tuesday 16 February 2021 at 4:04 pm
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Councillor Iftakhar Hussain has stepped down from the role following a breach of coronavirus regulations this weekend which resulted in a police fine.
Filed under: Councillor | Derek Hardman | Iftakhar Hussain | mayor | Mohammed Khan | Resignation
Published on Friday 14 February 2020 at 12:50 pm
The official opening for the new Green Lane Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) take place on Saturday, February 15th.
Filed under: Councillor Jim Shorrock | Fun Day | Green Lane Multi Use Games Area | mayor
Published on Tuesday 5 November 2019 at 4:22 pm
Gin sales for the Mayor’s charity have gone through the roof – meaning a third batch of the limited edition spirit is currently in production and will be available at the end of November in time for Christmas!
Filed under: Cotton Borough Gin | Councillor | gin | Jim Shorrock | mayor | Mayor's Charities
Published on Tuesday 8 October 2019 at 2:10 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen was among the dignitaries to officially open a new resource to support charities and organisations to spread the word of their services, volunteering opportunities and events.
Filed under: Community CVS | Community Wall | Councillor Jim Shorrock | mayor | MP Kate Hollern
Published on Wednesday 26 June 2019 at 3:38 pm
Carl Fogarty made sure a new road named in his honour was opened in style.
The superbike legend unveiled the new Carl Fogarty Way in his own distinctive way, setting off on his custom-made CM Foggy Edition Spitfire to be the first to ride along the road.
Filed under: Blackburn | carl fogarty | Carl Fogarty Way | Councillor | Eric Wright | Jim Shorrock | mayor | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 16 May 2019 at 6:57 pm
Motorbike-loving Councillor Jim Shorrock has been officially installed as the new Mayor for Blackburn with Darwen – with a promise to modernise the role for 2019/20.
Filed under: Blackburn | Cllr Jim Shorrock | Darwen | Jim Shorrock | mayor
Published on Friday 26 October 2018 at 3:14 pm
The Blackburn Branch of the Royal British Legion officially launched their Poppy Appeal in Blackburn Market today.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Councillor | mayor | Pat McFall | Poppy Appeal | remembrance | Royal British Legion | The Mall
Published on Friday 12 October 2018 at 4:37 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Whitehall Hotel, Darwen are hosting a charity fashion show to help raise money for the Mayor’s charities.
Published on Monday 25 June 2018 at 1:09 pm
Young and old stood shoulder to shoulder at a flag raising ceremony to support Armed Forces Day.
Filed under: Armed Forces Day | Councillor Pat McFall | flag raising | Kam Kothia | mayor
Published on Friday 22 June 2018 at 11:14 am
People are invited to attend flag raising ceremonies in front of Blackburn and Darwen town halls in support of Armed Forces Day.
Filed under: Armed Forces Day | Blackburn | Councillor | Darwen | mayor | Pat McFall
Published on Friday 25 May 2018 at 9:36 am
If you are organising an event and you would like to invite Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Mayor and Mayoress please use the contact details below.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | contact details | mayor
Published on Friday 18 May 2018 at 12:33 pm
The Council has welcomed a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Councillor Pat McFall will serve as the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council for the Civic Year 2018/19, with Councillor Jim Shorrock as Deputy Mayor.
Filed under: Councillor | Jim Shorrock | mayor | Mayor Making | Pat McFall
Published on Wednesday 9 May 2018 at 9:27 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council extended the invitation to fans from the borough and beyond to help congratulate Blackburn Rovers following the club's promotion back to the Championship at the first time of asking.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Cathedral Quarter | mayor
Published on Thursday 7 September 2017 at 3:43 pm
A family event is taking place on Saturday, September 16th to raise money for the Mayor of Blackburn’s charities.
Filed under: Colin Rigby | Councillor | Funday | Jean Rigby | mayor | Mayoress
Published on Wednesday 22 March 2017 at 2:46 pm
A waste company has generously donated £1,000 to the borough’s Mayors charities.
The team at Biffa, which collects household recycling for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has worked nearly 47,840 hours without incurring lost time because of an accident.
Filed under: Biffa | charity | Cllr Jim Smith | mayor
Published on Tuesday 15 November 2016 at 3:40 pm
People across the borough turned out to pay their respects to the fallen at Remembrance Sunday services at the weekend.
Filed under: Blackburn Cathedral | Councillor | Hussain Akhtar | mayor | Mohammed Khan | Remembrance Sunday
Published on Friday 28 October 2016 at 1:58 pm
Blackburn Rovers defender Derrick Williams was on hand to help launch this year’s Poppy Appeal.
He joined members of the Royal British Legion and the Mayor and Mayoress of Blackburn, Councillor Hussain Akhtar and Mrs Shaheen Akhtar.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Blackburn Rovers | mayor | Poppy Appeal
Published on Tuesday 16 February 2016 at 1:51 pm
The fourth Blackburn with Darwen Memorial Service will take place in the summer this year.
The ‘Let Us Remember’ annual event usually happens in March but with bad weather forecasted, it has been postponed until June 5 in the hope of brighter skies.
Filed under: mayor | Memorial Day
Published on Thursday 21 January 2016 at 12:58 pm
A kind-hearted donation has been made to a Blackburn-based chariable cause that supports vulnerable people and families.
Filed under: mayor | Mayor's Engagements | The Mayor
Published on Friday 11 December 2015 at 10:39 am
Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Faryad Hussain, has visited Royal Mail’s Blackburn Delivery Office to pass on Christmas wishes and encouragement to postmen and women at their busiest time of year.
Filed under: Christmas posting dates | Councillor | Faryad Hussain | mayor | Royal Mail
Published on Thursday 12 November 2015 at 3:52 pm
Hundreds of well-wishers turned out to Remembrance Sunday services across the borough at the weekend.
And it was a very special occasion for former prisoner of war, 95-year-old Alf Davey, who was made VIP guest for the United Service of Remembrance held at Blackburn Cathedral and the wreath-laying at the Corporation Park Gardens.
Filed under: Alf Davey | Councillor | mayor | Mohammed Khan | Remembrance Day
Published on Friday 18 September 2015 at 1:48 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Faryad Hussain, met with keen gardeners from Turton Tower to congratulate them on a recent accolade.
Filed under: Councillor | Faryad Hussain | mayor | Turton Tower
Published on Friday 4 September 2015 at 10:23 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Faryad Hussain, led a short ceremony to honour the brave men and women who kept the nation afloat during both World Wars.
Filed under: Councillor | Faryad Hussain | mayor | Merchant Navy Day | Mohammed Khan
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2015 at 2:31 pm
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Faryad Hussain, will lead a short ceremony to honour the brave men and women who kept the nation afloat during both World Wars.
Filed under: Councillor | Faryad Hussain | mayor | Merchant Navy Day
Published on Friday 14 August 2015 at 8:55 am
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.
The Mayor, who began his mayoral year in May, will next week attend a celebration of Pakistan Independence Day at Nelson Town Hall on Monday, attend the Good Neighbour Awards in the Windsor Suite, King George’s Hall on Tuesday along with the Mayoress, will be visited by the NCS Group in the Mayor’s Parlour on Wednesday, and finally attend the Darwen 1940’s Day Celebration Day, Darwen Town Centre along with the Mayoress on Saturday.
Filed under: Busy Week | Darwen | King George's Hall | mayor | Mayor's Engagements | Nelson | Town Hall
Published on Wednesday 22 July 2015 at 3:36 pm
This week the Mayor will be out and about once again fulfilling his official engagements.Filed under: Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | Councillor | Faryad Hussain | Little Harwood | mayor
Published on Thursday 9 July 2015 at 10:42 am
Councillor Faryad Hussain has a very busy schedule as he fulfills more official engagements next week.
