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Foster Care Fortnight 2022

Published at: Monday 9 May 2022 at 4:45 pm

Foster Care Fortnight is running from Monday 9 May until Sunday 22 May this year.

Local Election results 2022

Published at: Friday 6 May 2022 at 2:04 pm

The vote count has now finished at King George’s Hall for this year’s Local Elections.

Last chance to nominate in Darwen Tower beacon lighting competition!

Published at: Friday 6 May 2022 at 12:49 pm

Who will be crowned the winner of our competition to light the Jubilee beacon at Darwen Tower? 

Practise good hand hygiene to keep bugs at bay

Published at: Wednesday 4 May 2022 at 8:58 am

Public Health leaders in Blackburn with Darwen are using this year’s World Hand Hygiene Day (5 May) to remind children and their parents of the importance of handwashing to prevent illness.

BwD libraries to host family events to mark Jubilee

Published at: Tuesday 3 May 2022 at 2:42 pm

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne, Blackburn with Darwen libraries will be celebrating with a range of activities and events for all the family to enjoy.

Rovers shows its support to Ukrainian evacuees

Published at: Friday 29 April 2022 at 3:55 pm

Blackburn Rovers have invited members of the local Ukrainian community to attend Saturday’s final home game of the season as a further gesture of support to those affected within the local area.

Your vote is yours alone – keep it safe

Published at: Friday 29 April 2022 at 3:12 pm

Make sure your vote is protected in this year’s Local Elections

Whether you choose to vote at a polling station, by post, or via a proxy, it’s important to remember that your vote is yours alone.

Don’t forget to send in your postal vote!

Published at: Friday 29 April 2022 at 9:17 am

There are just days left to get your postal vote in the mail and have your say in this year’s local elections.

My First Time…Voting!

Published at: Friday 29 April 2022 at 8:01 am

Spezial night as Liam Gallagher sends ‘Shockwave’ through Blackburn!

Published at: Thursday 28 April 2022 at 4:58 pm

adidas Spezial and Liam Gallagher has staged an incredible one-off concert at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall revealing a much-anticipated new trainer collaboration.

Young people urged to get Meningitis vaccination

Published at: Thursday 28 April 2022 at 1:46 pm

Young people from Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis.

Operation Snap – new dashcam portal launched

Published at: Wednesday 27 April 2022 at 11:34 am

Lancashire Police are wanting the public’s help in keeping the county’s roads safe for all road users by submitting evidence of driving offences and anti-social driving.

Fasting for a day: I’m Not A Muslim But I’ll Fast For One Day

Published at: Monday 25 April 2022 at 10:48 am

BwD Chief Executive joins council staff fasting today to support an annual community cohesion campaign.

Winner of Darwen Jubilee beacon lighting competition to be ‘crowned!’

Published at: Friday 22 April 2022 at 2:55 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is inviting residents to nominate a worthy candidate to light a Jubilee beacon at Darwen Tower.

Tour de Moon set to land in Blackburn this week!

Published at: Friday 22 April 2022 at 12:56 pm

Huge floats are set to parade into Blackburn town centre as part of a free national festival.

Scam warning – Council Tax Energy Rebate

Published at: Wednesday 20 April 2022 at 12:30 pm

Warning – scammers claiming to be from Councils are calling people for bank details for the £150 Council Tax Energy Rebate.

adidas Spezial and Liam Gallagher to stage one-off concert at Blackburn’s King George’s Hall

Published at: Tuesday 19 April 2022 at 11:35 am

Liam Gallagher is set to play an intimate gig in Blackburn to promote a Spezial trainer partnership with adidas – and raise money for local homeless charity Nightsafe.

Nominate volunteer groups for The Queen’s Award

Published at: Thursday 14 April 2022 at 4:59 pm

Millions of people across the UK make a difference to their community daily, by volunteering.

Over 75s reminded to take up their spring boosters

Published at: Thursday 14 April 2022 at 8:36 am

With rising numbers of older patients being treated for Covid in Royal Blackburn Hospital, the over 75s are being reminded to have their spring booster dose.

Message on the Local Election from Denise Park, Chief Executive and Returning Officer for Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Wednesday 13 April 2022 at 4:16 pm

The Local Elections are nearly here and will take place on Thursday, May 5 – and the deadline to register to vote is the end of tomorrow (Thursday, April 14).

Council Tax Energy rebate – payments on their way for Direct Debit payers

Published at: Wednesday 13 April 2022 at 2:22 pm

Payments of the Council Tax Energy Rebate of £150 have started to arrive in the bank accounts of residents who pay their Council Tax via Direct Debit.

Don’t miss out – just days left to register to vote!

Published at: Tuesday 12 April 2022 at 11:45 am

There are just days left for people to register to vote in this year’s local elections.

Report it to sort it

Published at: Monday 11 April 2022 at 4:50 pm

If you need to report a hazard or damage, the Council provides easy online reporting to help fix the problem.

First time voters: college students get creative to rally young voters to the polls

Published at: Friday 8 April 2022 at 2:20 pm

First time voters are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote before the April 14th deadline in a short new film featuring the voices of local college students.