News

Find out more about Local Plan at drop-in events

Published at: Thursday 24 February 2022 at 12:06 pm

Residents in Blackburn with Darwen will be able to find out more about the borough’s brand new Local Plan at two drop-in sessions next week.

Coronavirus Column: Doing the right thing will help reduce Covid risks

Published at: Thursday 24 February 2022 at 10:24 am

Dominic Harrison; Director of Health and Wellbeing: Blackburn with Darwen Council

Covid case rates, hospitalisations and deaths continue to fall across most of the country.

LGBT+ History Month 2022

Published at: Wednesday 23 February 2022 at 4:51 pm

This LGBT+ History Month, we’re highlighting the fantastic services and support available across our borough for this community.

Volunteers needed to become ESOL Buddies

Published at: Wednesday 23 February 2022 at 4:25 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s social integration team is looking for people to become ESOL Buddies, supporting people who are learning English as a second language.

Julia Donaldson’s bestseller Zog transformed for live show in Blackburn

Published at: Wednesday 23 February 2022 at 2:56 pm

Much-loved children’s book ‘Zog and the Flying Doctors‘ will be brought to life on stage in Blackburn this May!

Borough pilots training to tackle hoarding

Published at: Wednesday 23 February 2022 at 8:55 am

Blackburn with Darwen will be one of 12 pilot areas to trial a new support group aimed at people who exhibit hoarding behaviour.

Response to government’s Living Safely With COVID-19 plan

Published at: Monday 21 February 2022 at 6:06 pm

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the government’s Living Safely With COVID-19 plan in the House of Commons this afternoon, we have issued this joint statement from Council Leader Coun Mohammed Khan CBE, Chief Executive Denise Park and Director of Public Health Prof Dominic Harrison:

There’s no denying that this is a huge moment in the Coronavirus pandemic.

Red Light Camera helping to reduce speeding in Blackburn

Published at: Monday 21 February 2022 at 12:17 pm

The Red Light/Excess Speed Camera on Barbara Castle Way is showing a reduction in vehicles at most speeds at this busy Blackburn junction.

Major £1.5m cash injection to improve environment, highways, health and wellbeing

Published at: Friday 18 February 2022 at 4:25 pm

Efforts to keep our streets clean and other key Council services are set to get a boost as part of the Blackburn with Darwen Council’s budget proposals for 2022/23.

Plans for a replacement funeral prayer shelter approved

Published at: Thursday 17 February 2022 at 7:33 pm

A new prayer shelter in Pleasington Cemetery has been approved with additional parking to help alleviate any congestion.

Have you ever wondered where your garden waste goes?

Published at: Thursday 17 February 2022 at 12:45 pm

Let’s find out!

Follow the incredible journey your garden waste makes along with our Environmental Education Officer, Sally Booth.

Coronavirus column: The Kindness of Strangers

Published at: Thursday 17 February 2022 at 10:23 am

In his weekly Coronavirus column, our Director of Public Health Prof Dominic Harrison considers the personal responsibility we will need to take to keep ourselves and others safe as we learn to live safely with Covid.

“We are here to help you” – Council and partners to help residents with rising costs of living.

Published at: Tuesday 15 February 2022 at 1:10 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council and its partners have joined together to support as many residents as possible in response to the rise in food and energy bills especially over February half term.

Community cycle training huge success

Published at: Monday 14 February 2022 at 4:29 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council has seen a huge response to free cycle training offered as part of a wider active travel project to get residents walking and cycling more across the borough.

Have a ‘tree-mendous’ time this half-term at free planting sessions

Published at: Friday 11 February 2022 at 5:09 pm

If you’re looking to keep your kiddies busy this February half-term we have just the thing – free tree planting sessions!

New provider announced for Blackburn with Darwen’s Substance Misuse Services

Published at: Friday 11 February 2022 at 4:21 pm

The Calico Group has been announced as the new provider for the borough’s substance misuse services.

Mayor Escapes to Blackburn’s Fun Island!

Published at: Friday 11 February 2022 at 2:33 pm

The Mayor and Mayoress of Blackburn with Darwen welcomed thrill-seekers to Fun Island on Thursday evening – and even took a trip themselves!

Evening of dance, music and song as the Mayor’s Ball returns

Published at: Friday 11 February 2022 at 1:46 pm

Tickets are now available to the 2022 Blackburn with Darwen Mayor’s Ball.

What might ‘Living Safely with Covid’ look like?

Published at: Thursday 10 February 2022 at 11:23 am

Here’s the weekly column from our Director of Public Health Prof Dominic Harrison:

Case rates for Covid continue to fall rapidly across Lancashire as do Covid hospitalisations.

Sayyed bids Council farewell after 20 years

Published at: Thursday 10 February 2022 at 9:21 am

At the end of this week, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Strategic Director for Adult Social Care & Health will leave his office in Duke Street for the final time.

Celebrating our apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week

Published at: Wednesday 9 February 2022 at 7:39 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is marking National Apprenticeship Week by reaffirming its commitment to delivering employment opportunities for people in the borough.

Free bike repairs this weekend in Blackburn

Published at: Wednesday 9 February 2022 at 2:25 pm

Does your bike need a tune up? Thanks to active travel government funding for the borough, BwD Council is working with Cycle Roots to get you back on your bike.

Youth Wellbeing Champions – Children’s Mental Health Week

Published at: Wednesday 9 February 2022 at 9:19 am

It’s Children’s Mental Health Week (February 7-13) and across Blackburn and Darwen young people have been making a difference for our communities’ wellbeing.

Adoption Now information events available online as need for adopters increases

Published at: Tuesday 8 February 2022 at 3:56 pm

Around 180 children from the Northwest are successfully placed for adoption (by Adoption Now), every year.