News
Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Prof Dominic Harrison: the possible impact of Plan B relaxation across the North of England
Published at: Friday 28 January 2022 at 3:30 pm
The Omicron situation is improving across Lancashire – but it’s ‘not all over’ yet.
Apple Trees’ staff praised for their ‘outstanding’ service
Published at: Friday 28 January 2022 at 12:17 pm
Caring staff at a Council-run short break centre for disabled children have been praised for their ‘outstanding’ work by Ofsted.
Vaccine bus for Covid-19 vaccines coming back to Blackburn
Published at: Thursday 27 January 2022 at 6:07 pm
Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinics are coming back to Blackburn to make getting a jab easier and more convenient for people in the area.
‘Dirty’ residents ordered to pay £3,000 by courts
Published at: Thursday 27 January 2022 at 2:13 pm
Five residents have been ordered to pay more than £3,000 in court fines and charges over waste offences in Blackburn with Darwen.
Learning to live with Covid: reminder of Plan A guidance
Published at: Wednesday 26 January 2022 at 2:01 pm
As all Plan B restrictions are relaxed from Thursday 27 January, here’s a reminder of the Covid guidance under Plan A to help keep everyone safe.
Government Highway Code changes this month
Published at: Wednesday 26 January 2022 at 10:34 am
Highway Code changes this month mean drivers need to give way to people on foot at a junction, while people riding bikes must give way to those on foot when using a shared-use cycle track.
Holocaust Memorial Day: One Day: Why it matters more than ever before
Published at: Monday 24 January 2022 at 4:55 pm
A moving tribute to victims of the Holocaust and other genocides will be hosted as part of an online commemoration later this week.
Dates announced for National Festival of Making this Summer!
Published at: Monday 24 January 2022 at 2:09 pm
Blackburn is making way for the award-winning weekend festival to return for its fourth edition on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June 2022.
Blackburn Museum free local history lessons online a success
Published at: Monday 24 January 2022 at 11:25 am
Blackburn Museum has been offering a variety of historical lessons on their YouTube channel, telling the stories of historical people and objects from the town.
Coronavirus column: Health inequalities put us at greater risk
Published at: Friday 21 January 2022 at 10:01 am
In his weekly column, Prof Dominic Harrison, our Director of Public Health, reviews the current data and comments on the health inequalities that put areas like Blackburn with Darwen at a greater risk:
The good news is that it looks like the reported Covid Omicron case rate peaked in parts of Pennine Lancashire at or around the 5th January.
Super service at Blackburn’s drive-through vaccine centre!
Published at: Thursday 20 January 2022 at 12:30 pm
The drive-through and walk-in vaccine centre at Ewood Park is ending its two-week visit to the borough – and has given out more than 600 first, second and booster doses in that time.
Work starts on major Blackburn housing scheme
Published at: Thursday 20 January 2022 at 11:19 am
Work is underway on a brand new development in Blackburn – one of the biggest-ever housing regeneration projects in the town.
Check criteria before applying for self-isolation support payment
Published at: Thursday 20 January 2022 at 9:12 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being reminded to check the criteria for the Covid self-isolation support payment before they apply.
Join a free history trail with re:fresh team
Published at: Wednesday 19 January 2022 at 6:01 pm
From Robert Peel to Paganini, from the Plug Plot riots to the site of the town’s first power station, there is a lot of history hidden around Blackburn town centre.
Latest Museum YouTube episode now live
Published at: Wednesday 19 January 2022 at 5:43 pm
During the pandemic the Museum staff have been sharing the collection via YouTube so everyone can still enjoy and learn about the history of our borough.
Response to government’s Plan B relaxation announcement
Published at: Wednesday 19 January 2022 at 2:37 pm
Local leaders have welcomed the government’s decision to step down Plan B Covid control measures from next week, but are encouraging residents to stay alert to the transmission risks.
Improving air quality for BwD
Published at: Wednesday 19 January 2022 at 2:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is investing in positive infrastructure change to improve air quality for our borough.
New Blackburn Flood Alert service available to residents and businesses
Published at: Wednesday 19 January 2022 at 11:21 am
The Environment Agency are offering a new flood warning service to Lancashire including Blackburn at the Cob Wall and Brookhouse areas as well as Whitebirk and Green Bank and Wennington.
£250K fundraising drive for new Darwen youth zone
Published at: Tuesday 18 January 2022 at 2:36 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a bid to raise £250,000 a year for a brand new ‘Youth Zone Darwen’ project.
New Government resource to help keep children safe from sexual abuse
Published at: Monday 17 January 2022 at 3:33 pm
It’s estimated that one in ten children in England and Wales will experience sexual abuse before they turn sixteen.
Reducing self-isolation to five days
Published at: Monday 17 January 2022 at 2:18 pm
From today (Mon 17 January) people may be able to reduce their Covid self-isolation to five full days – provided they receive negative rapid test results on two consecutive days.
‘Good’ Adult Learning team commended for support through challenging times
Published at: Monday 17 January 2022 at 1:21 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Adult Learning team is celebrating after retaining its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating.
Council Leader’s statement on Texas synagogue terror incident
Published at: Sunday 16 January 2022 at 8:17 pm
The Leader of the Council, Coun Mohammed Khan CBE, has released a statement on the terror incident at a Texas synagogue on Saturday 15 January, after details have emerged about the hostage-taker.
This week’s Coronavirus Column
Published at: Friday 14 January 2022 at 1:28 pm
Dominic Harrison: Director of Public Health and Wellbeing; Blackburn with Darwen
Coronavirus rates continue to surge in Lancashire and Cumbria.