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Want to know who’s standing for election on May 5 in Blackburn with Darwen?
Published at: Wednesday 6 April 2022 at 5:19 pm
The details of all candidates standing for the local elections in Blackburn with Darwen have now been published.
Thousands of Blackburn with Darwen children to get COVID-19 vaccine as NHS bookings open
Published at: Wednesday 6 April 2022 at 3:36 pm
The parents and carers of more than 17,800 children aged five to 11 living in Blackburn with Darwen can now book a COVID-19 vaccination, with appointments now available.
Covid advice as list of symptoms is expanded
Published at: Tuesday 5 April 2022 at 4:46 pm
As the NHS expands the list of Covid symptoms, Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health offers advice on what to do if you suspect you may have the virus.
New Director of Public Health outlines priorities
Published at: Monday 4 April 2022 at 9:07 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s new Director of Public Health is looking forward to working with local communities and partners to address health inequalities and enhance residents’ quality of life.
Nominate your local health and wellbeing champions for Sports Council Awards 2022
Published at: Thursday 31 March 2022 at 4:17 pm
| To celebrate the amazing work of individuals and groups across Blackburn with Darwen, the Sports Council is calling all volunteer led sports clubs and organisations who promote health and wellbeing to send in their nominations for our 2022 annual Sports Awards. |
Come and meet Alice and her friends in Easter Wonderland Adventure!
Published at: Thursday 31 March 2022 at 10:37 am
Blackburn BID is inviting you to meet Alice and her friends for an amazing Easter Wonderland Adventure!
Coronavirus column: Dom’s reflections on the last two years
Published at: Thursday 31 March 2022 at 9:52 am
In his final coronavirus column as he retires today, our Director of Public Health Prof Dominic Harrison reflects on Blackburn with Darwen’s pandemic experience.
Free Easter holiday club places available
Published at: Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 4:24 pm
Free holiday club places are being offered to children who qualify for free school meals during the Easter holidays
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) scheme will be running again over 2 weeks during the school holidays.
Enjoy spring celebrations the safe way
Published at: Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 1:40 pm
As we approach the school holidays, Ramadan and Easter, many people are keen to ‘get back to normal’.
Local businesses celebrate progress on diversity
Published at: Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 10:19 am
Blackburn with Darwen businesses who have taken part in the borough’s social integration programme have celebrated their ongoing work to make their workplaces more diverse and inclusive.
Blackburn train station walk-through film highlighted for Autism Acceptance Week
Published at: Monday 28 March 2022 at 4:08 pm
An autism friendly walk-through film about Blackburn train station, commissioned by Community Rail Lancashire, is being celebrated during World Autism Acceptance Week.
Well-respected Director of Public Health retires this week
Published at: Monday 28 March 2022 at 7:56 am
The Director of Public Health who has been at the helm of Blackburn with Darwen’s course through the Covid pandemic is retiring this week.
First four Youth Zone Darwen patrons revealed
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 7:26 pm
The first four patrons of a new Youth Zone project in Darwen have been revealed.
Ribbon cut on £19m of housing regeneration in Blackburn
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 7:25 pm
The ribbon has been officially cut on a new housing development in Blackburn – part of a £19m housing regeneration scheme in the town.
Blackburn schoolboy is on a crusade to cut the engine on climate change!
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 7:24 pm
A Blackburn schoolboy is on a mission to tackle climate change – knocking on one car window at a time!
Community centre heroes recognised with Lindsay Dunn award
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 5:32 pm
Our community centre volunteers have been recognised for all their incredible work at the Community Volunteer awards in the Lindsay Dunn category.
City bid update
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 4:31 pm
In December 2021, Blackburn officially submitted its bid to become a city through the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Local school on a dog-poo defying mission
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 2:50 pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Primary School in Blackburn have worked with the Council to install a dog-poo bag dispenser near their school.
The countdown is on to this year’s local elections
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 1:42 pm
Voters are set to go to the polls to elect their local councillors in May.
Apply now to be our next apprentice
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 1:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s annual apprenticeship recruitment drive is back – and this year we’re set to recruit up to 26 new apprentices.
Walking and Cycling Opportunities for BwD businesses – are you eligible for £5000 grant?
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 12:38 pm
With Department for Transport’s capability funding, Blackburn with Darwen Council are encouraging and enabling local businesses within the borough to support more walking and cycling.
Last push for planting 7,000 new trees in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 12:14 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is calling for volunteers to help with two final tree planting sessions next week.
Another success for our empty properties team
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 12:04 pm
The Council have successfully brought another empty and neglected property back into use as residential accommodation.
Coronavirus column: A look at how virus rates are rising
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 11:27 am
In his penultimate column ahead of his retirement, our Director of Public Health Prof Dominic Harrison gives an update on the rise in Covid cases and hospitalisations, and reflects on the additional risks to people with preventable conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.