News
Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
May elections reminder to would-be electors
Published at: Friday 2 May 2014 at 11:06 am
A final reminder is being issued to people who want to vote in this month’s elections that they must ensure they are registered by Tuesday 6 May.
Successful Shisha prosecution
Published at: Thursday 1 May 2014 at 2:51 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have prosecuted a man running a Shisha lounge who routinely allowed the smoking of Shisha Pipes inside.
Successful prosecution for accumulation of household waste
Published at: Thursday 1 May 2014 at 2:27 pm
A woman has been ordered to pay a total of £307 after rubbish was found dumped in Darwen.
Free stroke awareness training
Published at: Thursday 1 May 2014 at 1:17 pm
Audley and Queens Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre will be hosting a Stroke awareness training session this month.
Change to bus stops in Blackburn town centre
Published at: Thursday 1 May 2014 at 1:14 pm
From May 12th, the two southbound bus stops on the Boulevard are being relocated as part of the Cathedral Quarter development.
New athletics facility now open at Witton
Published at: Thursday 1 May 2014 at 10:57 am
A new £2.3m community athletics facility at Witton Park, Blackburn, has opened. The fantastic Witton Park Arena includes an indoor 60m warm up/training track (6 lane), new changing facilities, a covered outdoor spectator terracing and a club room.
European Parliamentary Elections: North West candidates confirmed
Published at: Wednesday 30 April 2014 at 3:01 pm
The full list of candidates for the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elections has been published.
Come along to event and have your say on traffic in Blackburn town centre
Published at: Wednesday 30 April 2014 at 2:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is reviewing its town centre movement strategy and wants to hear the views of businesses, residents and workers.
One Voice announce Mela date
Published at: Wednesday 30 April 2014 at 1:32 pm
Following on from the success of last year’s health fair, One Voice are pleased to announce the Baiter Sehat Mela will take place this year on Sunday 10th August, in Corporation Park, Blackburn from 12pm-4.30pm.
Mill Hill Community Centre searching for volunteers
Published at: Monday 28 April 2014 at 3:28 pm
Mill Hill Community Centre is seeking residents willing to get involved and volunteer at the centre, helping its day to day operations.
Regenerate Pennine Lancashire appoint new chairman
Published at: Wednesday 23 April 2014 at 4:43 pm
Regenerate Pennine Lancashire has appointed Tim Webber, Managing Director of Pendle based Development Company Barnfield Construction Ltd, as their new chairman.
Friday Night Live
Published at: Wednesday 23 April 2014 at 4:24 pm
Friday 25 April see’s the launch of Friday Night Live (FNL), a free live music event taking place on Friday’s in Blackburn Town Centre.
Wellbeing Service is helping borough’s residents
Published at: Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:50 pm
A new service offering help and support to improve the health of the people of Blackburn with Darwen is now available.
Witton Park pupils’ healthy heart work
Published at: Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:48 pm
Witton Park High School helped to raise just under £500 for the British Heart Foundation recently.
Free dog chipping event at Ewood Park
Published at: Thursday 17 April 2014 at 3:23 pm
A free dog chipping event at Blackburn Rovers is taking place on Wednesday, 23 April.
Writer returns to home town to launch first novel
Published at: Wednesday 16 April 2014 at 2:36 pm
A writer is returning to her home town of Darwen to launch her first novel
On Thursday, 8 May, Maggie Grimshaw will talk about her book and how it came about at Darwen library, from 6.30pm onwards.
Blackburn with Darwen Council secures thousands of pounds of funding for sports facilities
Published at: Wednesday 16 April 2014 at 2:23 pm
The Council is delighted to have been awarded £150,000 from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund.
The Queen’s visit to Blackburn
Published at: Wednesday 16 April 2014 at 2:15 pm
Her Majesty, The Queen, will be coming to Blackburn on Thursday, 17th April 2014, to hand out Maundy Money at Blackburn Cathedral.
Countdown to elections has begun
Published at: Tuesday 15 April 2014 at 5:10 pm
The countdown has begun to European parliamentary and local elections on Thursday 22 May.
Blackburn set for a bumper royal boost
Published at: Tuesday 15 April 2014 at 5:00 pm
Blackburn town centre will see an economic uplift with the visit of Her Majesty the Queen this week.
Funding for First World War projects through Heritage Lottery Fund
Published at: Monday 14 April 2014 at 4:54 pm
Heritage Lottery Fund can provide funding to help groups, communities and organisations to explore, conserve and share heritage of the First World War, from memorials, buildings and sites, photographs, letters and literature.
Name of new skatepark unveiled
Published at: Friday 11 April 2014 at 4:43 pm
The name for the new BMX and skatepark in Blackburn with Darwen has been revealed – and it has been chosen by young people.
Family fun raises more than £1,000 for Mayor’s charity
Published at: Friday 11 April 2014 at 4:40 pm
Hundreds of people helped to raise funds for a vital cause at a Bangor Street Community Centre fun day.
Look at photographs of previous visits by the Queen to Blackburn
Published at: Friday 11 April 2014 at 1:45 pm
The collection of photographs dating back as far as 1955 can be seen in Central Blackburn Library.
