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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Blackburn’s biggest bonfire event is back with a whopping 50% off ticket offer
Published at: Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 5:13 pm
Bonfire Night 2021: Remember, remember it’s on the sixth of November!
Director of Public Health recognised with community award
Published at: Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 4:43 pm
Local charity One Voice Blackburn has announced our Director of Public Health as the recipient of its annual achievement award.
Parent champions are bringing happy and healthy smiles to Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 1:39 pm
Parent champions are being trained in Blackburn with Darwen to help local families give their little ones a healthy smile
The Kind to Teeth campaign has been launched this week by Food Active and Blackburn with Darwen Council aimed at training parents and carers with children under 5 to support local parents with advice on suitable drink choices to help protect their little one’s teeth.
England footballer Luke Shaw depicted in huge mural unveiled in Darwen
Published at: Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 4:14 pm
The small Lancashire market town of Darwen woke up today to find a massive mural of England and Manchester United footballer Luke Shaw on the side of an iconic period building in its town centre.
BwD schools work with NHS on Covid vaccination programme
Published at: Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 2:16 pm
Secondary schools across Blackburn with Darwen are preparing to assist the NHS to roll out Covid vaccines to 12 to 15 year olds.
New learn to ride track in Witton Park is open!
Published at: Monday 27 September 2021 at 2:22 pm
A new learn to ride track in Witton Park is open to residents after a British Cycling’s Places to Ride grant to encourage more people to ride a bike was awarded to BwD refresh.
Community invited to contribute to Covid commemoration video
Published at: Monday 27 September 2021 at 10:56 am
Local residents are invited to commemorate loved ones who have passed away during the pandemic, through One Voice Blackburn.
Council welcomes reopening of Caribbean restaurant in Cathedral Quarter
Published at: Friday 24 September 2021 at 5:21 pm
After a period of closure during the pandemic, Turtle Bay Blackburn has now opened its doors and is ready to welcome guests back.
Lighting-up Council buildings for the National Police Memorial Day
Published at: Friday 24 September 2021 at 5:09 pm
This Sunday, September 26, 2021, marks National Police Memorial Day – part of national efforts to recognise those injured or killed during duty and the important role of policing.
Help is at hand to heat your home this winter
Published at: Friday 24 September 2021 at 12:43 pm
Warm Homes Week is running from Monday, September 27th and aims to put the spotlight on fuel poverty and raise awareness of the help that it out there for people who need support with heating their homes and with any energy supplier issues.
Have your say on healthy streets for BwD
Published at: Friday 24 September 2021 at 10:55 am
To help BwD Council design healthy streets for our neighbourhoods there are a number of surveys ongoing that you contribute to.
Blakey Moor’s Grade II Listed red telephone box gets restored
Published at: Thursday 23 September 2021 at 4:18 pm
As part of the Blakey Moor Townscape Heritage Project, the iconic red telephone box next to the Ribblesdale Hotel is being lovingly restored to its former glory this week.
‘Battling Barbara’ is larger than life
Published at: Wednesday 22 September 2021 at 2:53 pm
A bronze-cast statue of Barbara Castle has literally been years in the making, according to sculptor Sam Holland.
Blackburn Town Hall hosts jaw-dropping Biennial artwork
Published at: Wednesday 22 September 2021 at 12:39 pm
Blackburn’s Old Town Hall is hosting an impressive photographic banner on its façade in preparation for the British Textile Biennial 2021, which kicks off on the 1st October.
Reassuring parents amid rising Covid rates in schools & colleges
Published at: Wednesday 22 September 2021 at 10:07 am
As Covid case rates in Blackburn with Darwen’s schools and colleges increase, health and education leaders are reassuring parents that they are working closely with schools to keep pupils and staff safe.
Get Growing Grants now open for applications
Published at: Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 2:38 pm
The Get Growing Grant scheme is a pot of money to help more people to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Recycle Your Electricals campaign launches in Blackburn with Darwen as part of UK-wide roll out
Published at: Tuesday 21 September 2021 at 10:50 am
Recycle Your Electricals is launching ‘HypnoCat’, a pink fluffy cat on a mission to hypnotise Blackburn with Darwen residents into recycling their small old electricals.
End of shielding programme for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable people
Published at: Monday 20 September 2021 at 2:20 pm
The government has announced an official end of its shielding programme, established in March 2020 to protect Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) people during the Covid pandemic.
A voice for residents – national highways & transport
Published at: Friday 17 September 2021 at 11:41 am
Local people are being asked for their views on Blackburn with Darwen highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities.
Belmont bridge restored thanks to change of ownership
Published at: Friday 17 September 2021 at 11:03 am
A public footbridge at a natural beauty spot in Belmont that fell into dangerous disrepair has been restored for the community, thanks to Blackburn with Darwen Council working in partnership with local stakeholders.
Sunnyhurst Woods joins new national park as a special lyrical ‘hot spot’
Published at: Friday 17 September 2021 at 10:35 am
The South Pennines Park was officially launched this month featuring specially written song lyrics in chosen areas – including Darwen.
Arts council England announces commitment to Blackburn with Darwen as one of 54 priority places nationally
Published at: Thursday 16 September 2021 at 10:28 am
Today, Arts Council England has announced that Blackburn with Darwen will be one of 15 priority places in the North where they want to develop new opportunities for investment, as part of the publication of its three-year Delivery Plan for 2021 – 2024.
Responding to the government’s Covid Winter Plan
Published at: Tuesday 14 September 2021 at 3:32 pm
Following the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care’s announcement of the Covid Winter Plan this afternoon, the Council has released a statement.
Record-breaking year for our borough’s community heroes!
Published at: Tuesday 14 September 2021 at 11:45 am
People all over Blackburn with Darwen have nominated a record number of local heroes for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards.
