News
Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
More food choices across the borough thanks to healthy partnership
Published at: Friday 11 April 2014 at 1:41 pm
A partnership team is working with food businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to boost healthier choices for customers.
Plans to celebrate Blackburn’s history with new blue plaques and exciting festival
Published at: Thursday 10 April 2014 at 1:53 pm
Ambitious plans to celebrate Blackburn’s heritage have been unveiled which will include a heritage festival and a blue plaque trail across the town.
New bus stops along A666 as part of Pennine Reach scheme
Published at: Tuesday 8 April 2014 at 3:42 pm
New modern bus stops are being installed along the A666 as part of the Pennine Reach scheme.
Dog Chipping and Dog Fouling awareness event success
Published at: Tuesday 8 April 2014 at 2:56 pm
A Dog Chipping and Dog Fouling awareness event took place was well attended by residents.
Maundy Money display at Museum to mark Queen’s visit
Published at: Thursday 3 April 2014 at 3:20 pm
To mark the Her Majesty Queen’s visit, Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is displaying our collection of Maundy Money.
New business helpline launched
Published at: Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:53 pm
A new dedicated number for business enquiries at Blackburn with Darwen Council has been set up.
Pilot project lets people ‘try before they buy’ assistive technology
Published at: Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:40 pm
A new pilot project is helping some Blackburn with Darwen residents to ‘try before they buy’ the latest technology to support those who need help to maintain independence in their homes.
Blackburn with Darwen Council-backed charity funding bid successful
Published at: Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:35 pm
A Blackburn with Darwen Council-backed bid by a local drug and alcohol charity for funding to improve its facilities in the borough has been granted.
Blackburn Old Cemetery hosts free dog micro chipping this Saturday
Published at: Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:23 pm
Free dog micro chipping and dog health checks will be available at Blackburn Old Cemetery on Saturday April 5.
Grow Your Business in Southern Asia
Published at: Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:16 pm
Businesses have been given a rare opportunity to learn more about growing their business in Southern Asia.
Deadline approaching to register to vote
Published at: Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:13 pm
Voters who want to have their say in this year’s local and European elections have until early May to register to vote.
Air pollution warning
Published at: Wednesday 2 April 2014 at 2:11 pm
There are high levels of air pollution across parts of England and Wales today – likely to reach moderate levels in Blackburn with Darwen.
Young people create harrowing road safety video
Published at: Friday 28 March 2014 at 2:05 pm
Over the last few months, schools in the borough have taken part in a project which saw pupils come up with radio jingles to educate both drivers and children about the importance of road safety.
Housing development nears completion
Published at: Friday 28 March 2014 at 1:52 pm
A new housing development which will offer high quality apartments for people with disabilities is due to be opened soon.
Maundy lecture for recipients from across Lancashire
Published at: Friday 28 March 2014 at 1:28 pm
The sun shone brightly as Lancashire recipients of Maundy Money arrived from every corner of the County on Saturday to listen to the traditional ‘Maundy Lecture’ at Blackburn Cathedral.
Day care service improvements work nearly completed
Published at: Friday 28 March 2014 at 1:24 pm
Work to improve one of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s day care centres is nearing completion.
Alcohol strategy being finalised
Published at: Thursday 27 March 2014 at 1:13 pm
A new alcohol strategy for Blackburn with Darwen is currently being finalised to try and tackle the local harms caused by alcohol misuse.
Health event at Blackburn Library
Published at: Wednesday 26 March 2014 at 12:58 pm
If you want to find out about health, get down to Blackburn Central Library this Friday.
Nathan is fighting fit for the future
Published at: Wednesday 26 March 2014 at 12:54 pm
Nathan Hibbert, 21, has been given a career boost thanks to a volunteering scheme at Shadsworth Leisure Centre which has helped him train as a lifeguard and gym instructor.
Emmy Award Winner to appear at next First Thursday
Published at: Wednesday 26 March 2014 at 12:50 pm
This month’s First Thursday sees Emmy awarding winning filmmaker and ‘local lad done good’, David Barnes, hosting a session about his career in film making.
Council backs the UK’s first-ever Family Safety Week
Published at: Tuesday 25 March 2014 at 12:46 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing the UK’s first-ever Family Safety Week, running all this week.
Man and woman issued with Rent Repayment Orders
Published at: Tuesday 25 March 2014 at 12:42 pm
A man and woman have been ordered to repay Housing benefits, due to rent repayment orders made after a conviction for a breach of licensing.
Paving stones to mark WW1 Victoria Cross winners
Published at: Tuesday 25 March 2014 at 12:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will receive three paving stones, to commemorate each recipients of the Victoria Cross within the borough during the First World War.
Read all about it
Published at: Monday 24 March 2014 at 12:35 pm
The latest edition of the Shuttle is now available to read online.
