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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Family Fun Day this Saturday at Roe Lee Park
Published at: Monday 24 March 2014 at 12:19 pm
An ‘Easter Family Fun Day’ will take place on Saturday March 29 at Roe Lee Park, Blackburn.
Mayor needs you to march towards charity goal
Published at: Thursday 20 March 2014 at 6:13 pm
Mayor of Blackburn Cllr Salim Mulla has launched a charity walk to help his target of buying vital hospital equipment.
Act F.A.S.T if you suspect a stroke
Published at: Thursday 20 March 2014 at 3:59 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting the Act F.A.S.T
Council tax and Business rates bills have been printed and will arrive this week.
Published at: Thursday 20 March 2014 at 3:51 pm
For all those people receiving bills we have now made it easier and more convenient for residents and businesses to apply for direct debit, discounts, exemptions, and to notify us about changes in circumstances.
Countdown begins for Royal Maundy visit
Published at: Thursday 20 March 2014 at 3:45 pm
The countdown has begun for the Maundy Thursday visit of Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Duke of Edinburgh next month which looks set to spread a feel-good factor across Lancashire.
Plant free poppies to commemorate World War 1
Published at: Wednesday 19 March 2014 at 3:36 pm
2014 marks the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War.
New Youth MP announced
Published at: Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 5:37 pm
Following a tight election campaign the new youth MP was announced at a ceremony in the Council chamber on Monday evening.
Local Sport Club set to receive prestigious award with help from Council
Published at: Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:18 pm
Edgworth Bowling Club has been awarded Clubmark status after being assessed by their governing body, the British Crown Green Bowling Association.
Darwen Street resurfacing set to begin
Published at: Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:12 pm
Resurfacing work on Darwen Street is due to start on Monday, March 31.
Snap up your tickets for the biggest night of the year!
Published at: Tuesday 18 March 2014 at 3:05 pm
The annual Blackburn with Darwen Mayor’s Ball is being held next month and there are still spaces available for the glittering event.
Work at Blackburn Old Cemetery to improve historical location
Published at: Monday 17 March 2014 at 4:31 pm
Work is ongoing at Blackburn Old Cemetery, as part of a project to make the historical site a safer and more attractive location.
Could you foster or adopt a local child?
Published at: Monday 17 March 2014 at 4:18 pm
Ever thought about adoption or fostering? Blackburn with Darwen Council’s fostering and adoption information teams will be travelling around the borough and beyond over the next few weeks to help people find out about what’s involved.
Alcohol related deaths fall in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Thursday 13 March 2014 at 4:13 pm
New figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have shown that the borough’s public health programmes are making headway at reducing alcohol related deaths in Blackburn with Darwen.
Pioneering technology to boost elderly care
Published at: Thursday 13 March 2014 at 4:07 pm
New hi-tech safety devices in residential homes are giving elderly people extra peace of mind.
V for victory on No Smoking Day
Published at: Thursday 13 March 2014 at 3:38 pm
No Smoking Day – on Wednesday March 12 – saw thousands of smokers being challenged to quit.
50% of children are at risk in their parents cars
Published at: Thursday 13 March 2014 at 3:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s (BwD) Road Safety Team, help the BBC with a new series ‘Watchdog Test House’ (Monday, March 17 at 11.45am).
New Wellbeing Service set to launch
Published at: Thursday 13 March 2014 at 3:33 pm
A new service offering help and support to improve the health of the people of Blackburn with Darwen is set to be launched at an event at King George’s Hall next week.
Making health and social care better – together
Published at: Thursday 13 March 2014 at 3:31 pm
Health and social care services are joining up in Blackburn with Darwen to offer better care closer to home, starting in the east of the borough from April.
Plea for community to help honour war heroes
Published at: Wednesday 12 March 2014 at 5:35 pm
Brave WW1 soldiers from Blackburn with Darwen who died in the conflict could be honoured with a new memorial – with your help.
Commonwealth Day marked by ‘Flying a Flag’
Published at: Wednesday 12 March 2014 at 3:23 pm
Council Staff, Members and residents joined children from two Blackburn schools as Blackburn with Darwen Council took part in the first ‘Fly the Flag for the Commonwealth event.
Young people vote for next Youth MP
Published at: Tuesday 11 March 2014 at 5:29 pm
Election fever is building as young voters go to the polls to vote for their new youth MP.
Home support technology showcased at ‘safe and well’ conference
Published at: Monday 10 March 2014 at 4:59 pm
Ewood Park was the venue for a ‘safe and well’ conference last week at which the latest technology to support people who need help to maintain independence in their homes was discussed and showcased.
Blackburn school shortlisted for infrastructure award
Published at: Friday 7 March 2014 at 4:47 pm
Blackburn Central High School has been shortlisted in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards 2014.
Sunday football travel
Published at: Friday 7 March 2014 at 4:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have moved to address concerns from motorists that journeys to Ewood Park on Sunday are going to be affected because of roadworks.