Funding Insight Newsletter 25.12.19

Published at: Monday 23 December 2019 at 12:22 pm

This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc. 

Warning to people dumping rubbish after new prosecutions

Published at: Monday 23 December 2019 at 11:22 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council is continuing its crackdown on people dumping rubbish in the borough.

Cinema getting ready for its close up

Published at: Friday 20 December 2019 at 9:59 am

Outside works are well underway at the new Reel Cinema in Blackburn town centre.

Get your community curry fix

Published at: Friday 20 December 2019 at 8:59 am

 A local project that which aims to tackle social isolation with delicious meals has been awarded five stars during their Food Business Hygiene Inspection!

Santa and his elves learn to sign in Blackburn

Published at: Thursday 19 December 2019 at 3:05 pm

Father Christmas and his trusty elves have been learning to communicate in a form of sign language as part of a new initiative to make sure everybody can enjoy Christmas magic.

Funding Insight Newsletter 19.12.19

Published at: Thursday 19 December 2019 at 10:16 am

This insight outlines a range of funding opportunities open to the public sector, businesses, community groups etc. 

Don’t leave it too late to order your repeat prescriptions

Published at: Wednesday 18 December 2019 at 11:44 am

Christmas is just a week away – don’t forget to sort your repeat prescriptions.

Special Santa delivery for disadvantaged children

Published at: Tuesday 17 December 2019 at 9:28 am

Accountancy firm PM&M have donated another mountain of gifts for underprivileged children in Blackburn with Darwen, which will be given out by Secret Santa Ltd.

Public Health warning over seasonal Norovirus

Published at: Monday 16 December 2019 at 9:00 am

Blackburn with Darwen’s public health team are urging people to stay at home if they are suffering from seasonal sickness or diarrhoea.

Festive food heaven at Blackburn Market

Published at: Friday 13 December 2019 at 10:41 am

Blackburn Market has welcomed more new traders in recent weeks to add to the fabulous food court offering.

Find your polling station

Published at: Wednesday 11 December 2019 at 1:24 pm

Make sure you know where your polling station is so you can vote in the General Election on Thursday, December 12th.

Get out and vote – here’s all you need to know!

Published at: Tuesday 10 December 2019 at 2:57 pm

The General Election is taking place on Thursday, December 12^th. 

Community Ambassador Saleha inspired to set up integration football league

Published at: Tuesday 10 December 2019 at 8:38 am

An Audley woman is planning a new football league to help refugees and asylum seekers integrate into local life having taken part in the Community Ambassador programme.

Community pulls together to share food so no one needs to be alone this Christmas

Published at: Monday 9 December 2019 at 3:44 pm

There’s no need for anyone to be alone over Christmas thanks to kind-hearted community groups planning festive meals for isolated and vulnerable people, as well as local celebrations.

Foster carers clock up 200 years of service in Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Monday 9 December 2019 at 1:33 pm

A group of foster carers have been presented with special long service awards after dedicating more than 200 years to helping youngsters in the borough.

Pharmacy opening times for Christmas and New Year

Published at: Monday 9 December 2019 at 11:57 am

Over the holiday period your local pharmacist can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints, without having to wait for a GP appointment or having to go to hospital.

Festive cheer for Blackburn with Darwen’s markets

Published at: Wednesday 4 December 2019 at 4:07 pm

This Christmas is set to be a real cracker at Blackburn with Darwen’s markets!

Council congratulations for award-winning Darwen GP practice

Published at: Wednesday 4 December 2019 at 3:56 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Director of Public Health has expressed his delight at the news that Darwen Healthcare has scooped two prestigious awards.

Proxy vote deadline – Wednesday, December 4th

Published at: Tuesday 3 December 2019 at 12:31 pm

Time is running out for people to apply for a proxy vote in the upcoming general election.

Your guide to Christmas events in Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Friday 29 November 2019 at 3:16 pm

Step in to Christmas with this cracker of an events guide for Christmas in Blackburn with Darwen!

Youths takeover to highlight issues that matter to them

Published at: Friday 29 November 2019 at 2:35 pm

The annual Youth Takeover Challenge helped shine a spotlight on the issues that matter most to young people across Blackburn with Darwen.

Proxy vote – all you need to know

Published at: Friday 29 November 2019 at 2:19 pm

What is a proxy vote how do you apply for one?

Could you be part of our social care team?

Published at: Friday 29 November 2019 at 10:35 am

Interested in learning more about working in Blackburn with Darwen in our social care teams?

Council backing for Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

Published at: Friday 29 November 2019 at 10:08 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council is joining forces with local and national organisations to support Fuel Poverty Awareness Day taking place today, Friday November 29.