Update : Council email difficulties fixed

Published at: Wednesday 28 December 2016 at 2:38 pm

The difficulties with the Council email system have now been fixed.

More boosts for health as food across the borough gets top award.

Published at: Friday 23 December 2016 at 11:27 am

A Local hospital, restaurants, takeaways, schools, nurseries and shops have been awarded the Recipe 4 Health accreditation.

What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen: Monday, 26th December to Sunday, 8th January 2017

Published at: Thursday 22 December 2016 at 5:10 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 26th December to Sunday, 8th January 2017.

Don’t have a rubbish Christmas    

Published at: Thursday 22 December 2016 at 10:08 am

The countdown to Christmas has begun, so here’s some useful information to help you recycle more over the festive season.

Nominate those who have foster neighbourliness for this year’s Leader’s Award

Published at: Wednesday 21 December 2016 at 11:55 am

One Voice is pleased to link up with Blackburn with Darwen Council to announce the nomination process for the Leader’s Award.

Planning approved for housing development designed by Wayne Hemingway MBE

Published at: Tuesday 20 December 2016 at 12:08 pm

Planning has been approved for a new housing development in Blackburn that will aim to set new standards for family living.

Keep warm, keep well this winter

Published at: Monday 19 December 2016 at 9:00 am

Blackburn with Darwen residents are urged to keep warm and keep well over the next few weeks as the borough gears up for the arrival of winter.

Christmas Present Appeals add up to success

Published at: Friday 16 December 2016 at 3:32 pm

Blackburn with Darwen residents and organisations have been spreading the festive cheer by donating gifts and for local children and young people this Christmas.

The BBC Red Carpet Cinema Tour is coming to Blackburn

Published at: Friday 16 December 2016 at 2:23 pm

The country’s only mobile cinema is coming to Blackburn next week to bring a series of red carpet programme premieres to towns and cities in the North.

Cherished Christmas Tradition Saved

Published at: Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:25 pm

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Blackburn – with the famous Thwaites star ready for switch on.

Twelve reasons why Blackburn hit the top spot

Published at: Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:20 pm

Blackburn town centre has been awarded the accolade of Britain’s Best High Street!

Join the Party Parade!

Published at: Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:05 pm

Fireworks will fly this weekend as Blackburn celebrates winning the national Great British High Street awards with a grand finale Christmas event for all the family.

New animations explore issues around domestic abuse

Published at: Friday 16 December 2016 at 9:45 am

A new series of animations have been produced to raise awareness of domestic abuse and signpost to areas of local help and support.

What’s on in Blackburn with Darwen – Monday, 19th December to Sunday, 25th December 2016

Published at: Thursday 15 December 2016 at 5:06 pm

Here’s our list of events in & around Blackburn & Darwen from Monday, 19th December to Sunday, 25th December 2016.

New bar owners going totally tropical for Blackburn

Published at: Wednesday 14 December 2016 at 4:25 pm

The newest addition to Blackburn’s resurgent nightlife will transport customers to altogether more tropical climes.

‘Say No to Drunks’ urges new campaign

Published at: Wednesday 14 December 2016 at 1:19 pm

Blackburn with Darwen leaders are backing a new campaign that aims to help people stay safe when out by stopping those who have had too much to drink being served further alcohol.

A Greener Christmas in Blackburn

Published at: Tuesday 13 December 2016 at 11:04 am

This Christmas, Blackburn is promoting a much greener holiday with the help of 160 solar powered Christmas trees decorating the town.

Blackburn’s high street crowned best in the country and named Winner of Winners!

Published at: Tuesday 13 December 2016 at 9:44 am

Blackburn’s High Street has been crowned best in the country after winning the ‘Best Town Centre’ category and scooping the overall award in the Great British High Street competition.

Important changes to garden waste collection service

Published at: Friday 9 December 2016 at 2:37 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is introducing changes to its garden waste collection scheme.

Pioneering ‘problem solving’ youth court scoops national award

Published at: Friday 9 December 2016 at 2:10 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth Justice Service was named a winner for the delivery of a Problem Solving Court for young people at the Children and Young People Awards in the Youth Justice section.

Town centre car park open for business

Published at: Friday 9 December 2016 at 10:57 am

A new car park in a prime Blackburn town centre location is open in time for Christmas shopping.

Do you care about Lancashire’s policing?

Published at: Friday 9 December 2016 at 10:44 am

An opportunity is being offered to shape the future direction of policing in Lancashire.

Join the festive fun run

Published at: Friday 9 December 2016 at 10:16 am

This weekend join Santa for a dash around Corporation Park in aid of the conservatory appeal.

Massive Christmas Street Fair set to be a Cracker this weekend

Published at: Thursday 8 December 2016 at 2:11 pm

Blackburn is gearing up for a BIG Christmas Street Fair this Saturday when around 100 traders come to the town to bring a range of Christmas crafts and treats along with street food and drink.