Published on Thursday 2 November 2023 at 10:41 am
Islamophobia Awareness Month is taking place in November to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims in society as well as raise awareness of Islamophobia.
Filed under: Awareness | Councillor | Islamophobia | Muslim stories | Parwaiz Ahktar | Phil Riley | The Mayor
Published on Thursday 18 May 2023 at 7:25 pm
NHS worker becomes Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen
NHS Healthcare Assistant and former textile worker Coun Parwaiz Akhtar is the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen for 2023/24.
Filed under: Mayor Making | Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen | The 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 Friday 14 June 2019 at 12:34 pm
Wensley Fold C of E Primary Academy pupil Sara Hussain gave a very special performance of her moving speech about challenging the Manchester Arena bomber when she visited the Mayor’s parlour this week.
Filed under: The Mayor | Wensley Fold Primary Academy
Published on Monday 24 December 2018 at 10:27 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has joined with the council’s leader in wishing all residents a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Filed under: Christmas | Cllr Mohammed Khan | Leader | The Mayor
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 Tuesday 23 June 2015 at 4:14 pm
Dozens gathered yesterday (22/06/2015) for the raising of the Armed Forces Day flag as Blackburn with Darwen stopped to show their support for the sacrifices and vital work the armed forces undertake every day.
Filed under: Armed Forces Day | Blackburn Town Centre | Councillor | Darwen Town Centre | Faryad Hussain | The Mayor | Trevor Maxfield
Published on Thursday 26 March 2015 at 9:41 am
Performances of classic pop hits and lively games of bingo brought older people in Darwen together.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | Councillor | Darwen | Eileen Entwistle | Just Good Friends | Kate Hollern | Mohammed Khan | The Mayor
