News
Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Lighting of the Jubilee beacon at Darwen Tower – everything you need to know!
Published at: Thursday 26 May 2022 at 2:14 pm
A Jubilee beacon will be lit at Darwen Tower to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign on the evening of Thursday, June 2nd.
Janet crowned ‘Queen’ of Darwen Tower Jubilee beacon lighting comp!
Published at: Thursday 26 May 2022 at 2:12 pm
The winner of a competition to light the Jubilee Beacon at Darwen Tower has been officially crowned!
Nominations for Darwen Tower Jubilee Beacon lighting competition
Published at: Thursday 26 May 2022 at 2:10 pm
We’ve crowned our winner of the competition to light the Jubilee Beacon at Darwen Tower.
Sports Council awards celebrating local champions
Published at: Wednesday 25 May 2022 at 2:33 pm
The annual BwD Sporting Awards were held on Friday 21st May 21 with 13 categories and 18 winners on the night.
Paul Young brings Behind The Lens Tour to Blackburn
Published at: Wednesday 25 May 2022 at 1:43 pm
Paul Young will take fans behind the lens in a unique show that will coincide with the publication of his autobiography.
Olympic facility set for official opening in Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 25 May 2022 at 10:37 am
The £1.2m transformation of a skate park in Darwen is just weeks away from completion.
Your chance to shape the future
Published at: Monday 23 May 2022 at 8:00 am
The last couple of years have been incredibly tough for the borough.
Darwen Moors Fire
Published at: Friday 20 May 2022 at 11:14 am
Yesterday evening (19.5.2022) the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LRF) responded to a small blaze on Darwen Moors.
Response to Platinum Jubilee City Status Competition
Published at: Friday 20 May 2022 at 10:04 am
Responding to the announcement about the Platinum Jubilee City Status Competition, Council Leader, Councillor Phil Riley, said:
“It was really important for the Council to apply for this honour on behalf of all those who are determined to make Blackburn successful.
New Mayor encourages everyone to get involved in making borough a better place
Published at: Friday 20 May 2022 at 7:09 am
A passionate community supporter, volunteer and local Magistrate has become Blackburn with Darwen’s new Mayor.
New Leader looks forward to making borough a place our young people can build careers
Published at: Thursday 19 May 2022 at 6:57 pm
Coun Phil Riley has been confirmed as the new Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council at the Annual Council meeting in Blackburn Town Hall earlier this evening.
Artist to visit Darwen Library to collect local people’s stories of Jubilee
Published at: Thursday 19 May 2022 at 4:37 pm
Artist Thomas Daniel ‘Tom’ Byrne will be bringing his ‘Jubilation Station’ to Darwen Library!
Volunteer ‘Running Mayor’ Andrew Gardner’s year in review
Published at: Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 4:37 pm
Volunteer ‘Running Mayor’ for BwD, Andrew Gardner has been encouraging residents to embrace running for all its health benefits for a year now.
Darwen Tower ‘unwrapped’ as scaffolding is removed!
Published at: Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 3:09 pm
The scaffolding is being removed at Darwen Tower – marking the end of vital works to repair the landmark’s exterior.
Big goals on the way to tackle tooth decay
Published at: Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 1:00 pm
A new oral health strategy has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen to help boost children’s teeth health in the borough.
Residents fined over £11,000 for waste crimes
Published at: Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 11:19 am
18 residents have been ordered to pay a combined total of £11,215.74 in court fines and charges due to waste offences in Blackburn with Darwen.
Family drive-through Covid vaccine clinic returns to Ewood Park
Published at: Monday 16 May 2022 at 5:08 pm
Families will have the chance to catch up on their vaccinations when the drive-through Covid vaccine clinic returns to Ewood Park in Blackburn this week.
Darwen parks are looking good
Published at: Monday 16 May 2022 at 10:32 am
Darwen residents can expect a better park experience after maintenance work has been carried out in three of the neighbourhood parks.
One month to go until National Festival of Making!
Published at: Friday 13 May 2022 at 3:38 pm
The free family festival will return to Blackburn for its fourth edition on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June.
Organisations invited to submit proposals for Shared Prosperity Fund money
Published at: Friday 13 May 2022 at 11:55 am
Organisations across Blackburn with Darwen are being invited to apply for UK Shared Prosperity Fund money for projects that support the growth and prosperity of the borough.
Chief Medical Officer visits borough to hear about public health challenges
Published at: Thursday 12 May 2022 at 9:35 am
Professor Chris Whitty praised the strength of local partnerships and their positive contribution to health and wellbeing during a recent visit to Blackburn with Darwen.
WEC helps Youth Zone Darwen go for gold!
Published at: Wednesday 11 May 2022 at 12:00 pm
Darwen’s biggest employer – WEC Group – has become the latest gold patron for Youth Zone Darwen taking it ‘tantalisingly close’ to its £250K fundraising target.
Household Support Scheme extended for energy bills and food
Published at: Wednesday 11 May 2022 at 11:22 am
The Government has announced the Household Support Scheme will be extended to help with the rising cost of living.
Don’t leave it too late to apply for apprenticeships
Published at: Wednesday 11 May 2022 at 9:04 am
Applications are already coming in for a wide range of Council apprenticeships.
