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.
Filed under: Blackburn Bid | Councillor | covid | Day of Reflection | Denise Park | lockdown | Mohammed Khan | The Mall
Published on Tuesday 1 March 2022 at 9:00 am
The Council has approved its budget for the coming year – with a boost for many Council services.
Filed under: budget | Councillor | Finance Council | investment | Mohammed Khan | Vicky McGurk
Published on Monday 10 January 2022 at 2:56 pm
A new drive-through Covid-19 vaccine clinic is opening at Ewood Park this week giving local residents the chance to score their hat-trick of Covid jabs at the home of Blackburn Rovers!
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers | Councillor | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Ewood Park | Jane Scattergood | Mohammed Khan | Vaccine drive through
Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 1:55 pm
A heart-warming winter campaign encouraging people to send Christmas cards to residents in local care homes has launched.
Filed under: Cards for Kindness | Care Homes | Christmas | Councillor | Festive | Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership | Leader | Mohammed Khan
Published on Thursday 2 December 2021 at 11:49 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has produced a new short film reflecting on the borough’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and asking residents what they would like to see the local authority prioritise in future.
Filed under: COVID-19 | Mohammed Khan | Policy Council
Published on Monday 22 November 2021 at 2:34 pm
People aged between 40 and 49 can now book their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.
Filed under: Booster vaccine | Councillor | covid | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Mohammed Khan | over 40s
Published on Monday 15 November 2021 at 2:18 pm
People gathered from across the borough to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in conflicts at Remembrance Services.
Filed under: Blackburn | Councillor | Darwen | Mohammed Khan | Remembrance services | Remembrance Sunday | Royal British Legion | wreath
Published on Wednesday 10 November 2021 at 5:31 pm
The leader of the Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan, and Chief Executive Denise Park visited the pop-up unit in The Mall in Blackburn to give their backing to the Poppy Appeal.
Filed under: Chief Executive Denise Park | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Poppy Appeal | remembrance | Royal British Legion | The Mall
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.
Filed under: awards | Community CVS | Community Volunteer Awards | Councillor | Denise Park | Garth Hodgkinson | King George's Hall | Mohammed Khan | Volunteers
Published on Friday 15 October 2021 at 12:28 pm
A big careers fair for young people was back this week – with exciting new opportunities
The Blackburn is Hiring event returned this year with a new location and new opportunities in Blackburn, Darwen and beyond.
Filed under: Blackburn is Hiring | careers | Councillor | education | Ewood Park | Mohammed Khan | New Directions | training
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.
Filed under: Community Volunteer Awards | Councillor | Denise Park | judging | Mohammed Khan | nominations | Phil Riley | Volunteers
Published on Monday 13 September 2021 at 11:50 am
Gatherings of people braved the rain to pay their respects to those who have lost their lives to suicide.
Filed under: Blackburn | Brian Taylor | Darwen | Mohammed Khan | suicide | world suicide prevention day
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 Wednesday 18 August 2021 at 3:09 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan CBE, has issued a statement on the events in Afghanistan.
Filed under: afghanistan | Leader | Mohammed Khan
Published on Monday 16 August 2021 at 2:02 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Mohammed Khan CBE, has issued a statement on the recent violent events in Plymouth and around the world.
Filed under: Leader | Mohammed Khan | plymouth | statement
Published on Thursday 12 August 2021 at 3:19 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders have cautiously welcomed changes to Coronavirus self-isolation rules now confirmed by Government.
Filed under: Dominic Harrison | Government | Mohammed Khan | Sayyed Osman | self-isolation
Published on Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 11:13 am
There has never been a better time to celebrate the amazing work of our local volunteer heroes.
Filed under: Blackburn with Darwen Council | celebrate | Community CVS | Community Volunteer Awards | Councillor | Garth Hodgkinson | Mohammed Khan | volunteer
Published on Tuesday 1 June 2021 at 11:58 am
It’s time to celebrate all the wonderful helpers in Blackburn with Darwen and all the amazing things they do.
Filed under: celebrate | Councillor | helpers | Mohammed Khan | Volunteers | Volunteers' Week
Published on Friday 28 May 2021 at 2:47 pm
Half term is here and the weather is looking good with children and adults alike hoping to have a fun break in the borough.
Filed under: activities | Councillor | Government roadmap | guidelines | half term | Mohammed Khan | stay safe
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.
Filed under: covid | Denise Park | Dominic Harrison | local lockdowns | Mohammed Khan | Roadmap
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.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Hall | Chief Executive | Councillor | covid | Day of Reflection | Denise Park | minute's silence | Mohammed Khan | one year on | pandemic
Published on Thursday 18 March 2021 at 4:02 pm
As the country gears up for the next wave of lockdown recovery, Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses are warning people not to get complacent.
Filed under: Councillor | covid | Director of Public Health | Dominic Harrison | Government | Mohammed Khan | Roadmap
Published on Thursday 25 February 2021 at 10:08 am
The Chair of Blackburn with Darwen’s Hive Business Leaders’ Network is backing a new coronavirus testing drive aimed at businesses.
Filed under: Hive | lateral flow | Mohammed Khan | SMART testing
Published on Wednesday 24 February 2021 at 10:03 am
A second Darwen venue offering residents access to rapid coronavirus tests has opened up from this week.
Filed under: coronavirus | lateral flow | Mohammed Khan | rapid testing | SMART testing
Published on Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 10:40 am
Council Tax in Blackburn and Darwen is set to rise but Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced new investment in waste services.
Filed under: council tax | finance | Mohammed Khan | Vicky McGurk
Published on Wednesday 17 February 2021 at 2:22 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a new Government coronavirus testing drive aimed at businesses.
The Government is aiming to increase workplace testing in sectors still permitted to open during lockdown, to detect Covid-19 in staff who are not currently showing symptoms
The Council has already launched a successful SMART programme for rapid testing aimed at residents without symptoms who have to leave home to work or live near the various testing hubs that have been set up.
Filed under: lateral flow | Mohammed Khan | rapid | SMART | testing
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 Monday 8 February 2021 at 12:04 pm
More community venues offering residents access to rapid coronavirus tests are opening up this week.
The extension to Blackburn with Darwen Council’s SMART testing programme – aimed at people without coronavirus symptoms – sees new temporary community venues joining the list of other sites offering rapid lateral flow tests across the borough.
Filed under: community | coronavirus | lateral flow | Mohammed Khan | testing
Published on Tuesday 8 December 2020 at 5:25 pm
A local partnership is bringing people together from all over the borough to tackle the issue of food sustainability this winter – and beyond.
Filed under: Councillor | Covid Winter Grant | food poverty | Food Resilience Alliance | Help Hub | jackie floyd | Mohammed Khan | The Mall
Published on Friday 27 November 2020 at 1:17 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has praised a local NHS partner following its good inspection rating.
Filed under: CCG | Councillor | East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups | good rating | Mohammed Khan | NHS
Published on Wednesday 25 November 2020 at 4:27 pm
The annual Hive Business Awards will be held virtually this week to celebrate the hard work and dedication that local businesses have put in during this challeging year.
Filed under: Business awards | Councillor | Hive | Mohammed Khan | virtual awards
Published on Friday 20 November 2020 at 3:55 pm
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council says he is pleased with government funding to help families struggling with food and bills this winter but warned government needed to do more to tackle poverty.
Filed under: Councillor | families in need | family support | funding | Help Hub | Julie Gunn | Mohammed Khan
Published on Wednesday 4 November 2020 at 5:25 pm
Civic leaders have once again urged residents to work with them to get coronavirus under control as Government-imposed restrictions come into force.
Filed under: coronavirus | Dominic Harrison | lockdown | Mohammed Khan | restrictions
Published on Monday 26 October 2020 at 5:03 pm
Community groups across Blackburn with Darwen are banding together to provide meals to vulnerable children in the school holidays.
Filed under: community groups | Councillor | holiday hunger | Mohammed Khan
Published on Monday 26 October 2020 at 4:24 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is working with the community and businesses in the borough to tackle half-term hunger.
Filed under: Councillor | free school meals | holiday hunger | Mohammed Khan
Published on Friday 16 October 2020 at 1:55 pm
Following the completion of this week’s negotiations between the Government and Lancashire leaders on coronavirus restrictions, we are now able to confirm the latest position for the borough.
Filed under: alert level | Blackburn with Darwen | coronavirus | Councillor | Lancashire | Leader | Mohammed Khan | Tier 3 | very high
Published on Thursday 8 October 2020 at 5:40 pm
Councillor Mohammed Khan has issued an update on coronavirus testing.
As has been well documented, and the Government has acknowledged, there have been issues with the national testing system which have impacted on testing capacity and booking appointments.
Filed under: coronavirus | Mohammed Khan | testing
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.
Filed under: Blackburn | coronavirus | Councillor | Darwen | Denise Park | Mohammed Khan | restrictions
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 Friday 28 August 2020 at 2:52 pm
No changes are expected to be made this week to Blackburn with Darwen’s coronavirus restrictions.
Parts of Blackburn were placed under tighter restrictions last week following discussions between the Government and Blackburn with Darwen Council, and this will be reviewed weekly.
Filed under: Blackburn | coronavirus | Councillor | Darwen | Mohammed Khan | no change | update
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 10:59 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is pleased to confirm the current local coronavirus restrictions for businesses and residents in the South and West of Blackburn and in Darwen and rural areas have been lifted from today (Wednesday, August 26.)
Filed under: coronavirus | Darwen | Mohammed Khan | restrictions
Published on Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 10:26 am
Clinically extremely vulnerable patients in all of Blackburn with Darwen who are currently on the Shielded Patient List are advised to continue to stay at home until September 7th.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Shielding | update
Published on Wednesday 19 August 2020 at 4:20 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Davyfield Road depot has been a hive of activity as a fleet of ‘covid-safe’ cabs were prepped to roll out in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: coronavirus | covid safe cabs | COVID-19 | Mohammed Khan | testing
Published on Wednesday 19 August 2020 at 1:34 pm
Clinically extremely vulnerable patients in Blackburn with Darwen who are currently on the Shielded Patient List are advised to continue to stay at home until September 7th.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | NHS East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group | Shielding
Published on Friday 7 August 2020 at 10:42 am
Wedding ceremonies can now take place in Blackburn with Darwen but couples are advised not to hold receptions.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Mohammed Khan | Police | receptions | Weddings
Published on Friday 7 August 2020 at 8:58 am
Footballers in Blackburn with Darwen have been advised not to arrange or play friendly games until further notice.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | football | Jo Siddle | John Bullas | Lancashire Football Association | Mohammed Khan | Police
Published on Thursday 23 July 2020 at 6:22 pm
The Government has announced that further lockdown easing measures are being postponed in Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: coronavirus | Councillor | Government announcement | Leader | Mohammed Khan
Published on Monday 6 July 2020 at 1:35 pm
A drive-through coronavirus testing facility in Blackburn is now part of the largest network of diagnostic testing facilities created in British history.
Filed under: Blackburn | coronavirus | Mohammed Khan | testing
Published on Monday 8 June 2020 at 3:59 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader, Cllr Mohammed Khan, has lent his support to the national celebration of carers taking place all this week.Filed under: carers week | Mohammed Khan
Published on Friday 5 June 2020 at 4:09 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader, Cllr Mohammed Khan, has offered his sincere thanks to all of the borough's hard working volunteers during a week of celebration for them.Filed under: coronavirus | Mohammed Khan | Volunteers' Week
