Call for BwD residents to join our Children’s Services recruitment and jobs information event in 2023

Published at: Friday 30 December 2022 at 1:00 pm

A children’s social care recruitment event has been organised to bring extra support to young people’s services across Blackburn with Darwen.

Mayor shares Christmas greetings

Published at: 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.

Mayor shares Christmas greetings

Published at: 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.

Liam Gallagher’s Spezial Christmas surprise

Published at: Saturday 24 December 2022 at 9:56 am

A festive gesture by Liam Gallagher has been praised for giving a much needed boost to young people in Blackburn and Darwen who are being supported by a homeless charity.

Christmas kindness for care leavers

Published at: Friday 23 December 2022 at 2:04 pm

Care Leavers Christmas gifts are currently being distributed after generous donations from local businesses and partner agencies.

Blackburn Rovers Community Fund offers support to families this Christmas

Published at: Thursday 22 December 2022 at 3:23 pm

Blackburn Rovers Football Club and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s joint initiative, The One Community Fund, has been offering support to families across the borough this Christmas.

Blackburn Leisure Centre to remain closed today following sad news

Published at: Thursday 22 December 2022 at 10:16 am

Following the tragic passing of a long-serving member of staff at Blackburn Leisure Centre last night, the venue will remain closed today (Thursday, December 22) as a mark of respect.

Council responds to finance settlement announcement

Published at: Wednesday 21 December 2022 at 9:25 am

The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published the latest Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.

Final call as BwD’s mass covid vaccination site is set to close this week

Published at: Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 3:28 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Mass Covid vaccination site will close this week and residents are being reminded to get fully vaccinated before Christmas to keep loved ones safe.

Ukrainian resident working for Blackburn with Darwen Council shares her story and thanks team

Published at: Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 11:08 am

When the war in Ukraine broke out in February this year millions of people fled to find shelter.

Mental health support this Christmas and New Year

Published at: Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 10:18 am

Christmas can be a difficult time for many people – if you, or someone you know, are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, are experiencing a low mood right now or are struggling to cope, there is support available.

Sessions seven and eight: Bringing it all together

Published at: Monday 19 December 2022 at 2:11 pm

At the final two meetings the People’s Jury discussed and deliberated all they had learnt over the previous weeks, before translating their findings into a set of 15 climate change recommendations for Blackburn with Darwen.

Reshare – United Utilities information: frozen pipes

Published at: Friday 16 December 2022 at 1:39 pm

Around 1,500 householders across the North West have woken up this morning to no water, after finding that their internal plumbing had frozen overnight.

Stay Well this Christmas

Published at: Wednesday 14 December 2022 at 5:05 pm

Stay Well this Christmas

As we head into the busy festive period – with plenty of people heading to parties and family get-togethers – Public Health officials are sharing advice on how to Stay Well.

Think! about the right service to use

Published at: Tuesday 13 December 2022 at 3:08 pm

People who need medical attention are being reminded to think about the right service to use to help reduce the amount time they spend waiting to be seen.

Homeless pods supporting borough’s vulnerable as temperatures drop this winter

Published at: Monday 12 December 2022 at 4:02 pm

As the cold weather takes its toll and temperatures drop dramatically, Blackburn with Darwen’s homeless pods are back up and running for those in need.

Blackburn Cathedral chosen by the BBC to broadcast services this Christmas

Published at: Monday 12 December 2022 at 2:38 pm

Blackburn Cathedral has been chosen by the BBC to host its Christmas services and for the first time in the corporation’s history it will be broadcasting at the same venue on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Mayor days be merry and bright!

Published at: 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.

All We Want for Christmas -a wish to keep BwD roads safe over the festive season

Published at: Sunday 11 December 2022 at 9:00 am

As the festive period begins drivers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to follow the Christmas wishes of Lancashire’s road safety team – don’t drink and drug-drive.

BwD leaders urge resident to Sleigh No to Loan Sharks this Christmas

Published at: Saturday 10 December 2022 at 9:00 am

Council leaders are urging residents in Blackburn with Darwen to ‘Sleigh No to Loan Sharks’ this Christmas.

£7m of new funding announced for Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 9:54 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council has had its bid for almost £7m of Government funding agreed.

Advice for parents and carers concerned about scarlet fever and Strep A

Published at: Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 9:16 pm

As cases of scarlet fever and Group A Strep are higher than we would typically see at this time of year, the Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen is offering advice to parents and carers.

Hospital Imam recognised for Chaplaincy role

Published at: Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 11:42 am

Blackburn Royal Hospital Imam Fazal Hassan been recognised by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Council for his services throughout the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Christmas Waste Competition: Terms and Conditions 2022

Published at: Monday 5 December 2022 at 2:26 pm

The Promoter: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (“Council”).