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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Back of the net! Blackburn Rovers are right behind the town’s bid for City status
Published at: Friday 10 December 2021 at 10:14 am
Blackburn Rovers Football Club have announced their support for the town to be crowned a city.
Blackburn submits bid for city status in Platinum Jubilee competition
Published at: Friday 10 December 2021 at 9:27 am
Blackburn, Lancashire: A City of Our Own Making
Blackburn’s bid for City Status has been formally submitted by the Council – in the very same year the town celebrates its magnificent King George’s Hall 100th anniversary.
This week’s Coronavirus Column
Published at: Friday 10 December 2021 at 9:20 am
Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing for Blackburn with Darwen:
Omicron surge: Get vaccinated now
The government had no choice but to move to Plan B this week.
Local shows to go ahead following Plan B
Published at: Thursday 9 December 2021 at 4:26 pm
Local entertainment venues King George’s Hall in Blackburn and Darwen Library Theatre have confirmed all their shows will go ahead as planned.
World-leading wallpaper manufacturer Graham & Brown boss backs Blackburn’s bid for city status
Published at: Thursday 9 December 2021 at 2:30 pm
Blackburn has submitted its bid for City Status.
Blackburn is growing places
Published at: Thursday 9 December 2021 at 1:03 pm
Blackburn has been crowned a blooming lovely place once again in the Britain in Bloom North West.
Sign up on the day for Blackburn 10k
Published at: Thursday 9 December 2021 at 12:15 pm
The Blackburn 10k is this Sunday morning – and you can still sign up to take part!
Local leaders react to Covid Plan B announcement
Published at: Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 8:07 pm
Following the government’s decision to trigger additional Plan B measures, Blackburn with Darwen’s Council Leader and Director of Public Health are urging residents to observe the new rules.
Boost for local mental health and wellbeing services
Published at: Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 2:29 pm
Three new mental health projects centred around people aged 12-35 have launched in Blackburn with Darwen to promote better mental health within the local community.
Booster vaccine booking now open for people over 40
Published at: Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 12:13 pm
People aged 40 and over and people in high risk groups can now book their Covid booster jab three months after their second dose.
#TestAndGo to keep everyone safe this winter
Published at: Tuesday 7 December 2021 at 11:55 am
Residents are being reminded to use lateral flow tests to help keep Blackburn with Darwen’s Covid case rates under control this winter.
Beware of scammers offering fake Omicron variant tests
Published at: Monday 6 December 2021 at 12:54 pm
Don’t fall prey to scammers posting on social media to offer tests for the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Children visit Jubilee Square to #BeMoreBarbara
Published at: Monday 6 December 2021 at 11:48 am
Children at schools across Blackburn with Darwen are taking part in a ‘passport’ project to learn more about what renowned local MP Barbara Castle achieved during her lifetime.
Photo Campaign Boosts City Bid
Published at: Monday 6 December 2021 at 10:31 am
A local charity has begun a campaign to bolster support for Blackburn to become a city.
Trailblazer workshop serves up better food in BwD with Recipe 4 Health Takeaway Masterclass
Published at: Friday 3 December 2021 at 12:45 pm
Local food businesses from Blackburn with Darwen are working to support residents’ health.
BB10k pep talk from BwD Running Mayor
Published at: Friday 3 December 2021 at 12:08 pm
It’s almost time for the Blackburn 10k – if you’ve signed up you’re a winner already!
Distinguished Council leader announces his retirement after 30 years of service
Published at: Friday 3 December 2021 at 9:27 am
THE Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has announced he is to retire as a councillor next year.
Council leaders back Blackburn’s bid for city status
Published at: Thursday 2 December 2021 at 4:22 pm
Leaders from across Blackburn with Darwen Council are set to lend their support for Blackburn’s bid for City Status at tonight’s (Thursday’s) Policy Council meeting.
Cards for Kindness launches for Christmas
Published at: Thursday 2 December 2021 at 1:55 pm
A heart-warming winter campaign encouraging people to send Christmas cards to residents in local care homes has launched.
This week’s Coronavirus Column: Omicron & Christmas
Published at: Thursday 2 December 2021 at 12:52 pm
Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing for Blackburn with Darwen:
We expected Covid variants, the actions we need to take with this new Omicron variant are known to us.
Booster vaccines to be offered for all over 18s
Published at: Thursday 2 December 2021 at 12:00 pm
The booster vaccination programme is being significantly ramped up in response to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.
New film reflects on past year in the borough
Published at: Thursday 2 December 2021 at 11:49 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has produced a new short film reflecting on the borough’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and asking residents what they would like to see the local authority prioritise in future.
Give our young population city status
Published at: Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 5:18 pm
Did you know in Blackburn with Darwen we are home to one of the youngest populations in Europe?
New Household Support Scheme to help families this winter
Published at: Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 3:55 pm
A new scheme is being launched in advance of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on 3rd December to give support to families and children and other vulnerable adults through the winter period to access food, support with utility bills and other essentials to help keep people warm and fed.
