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Internet access for Blackburn’s homeless pods

Published at: Monday 13 February 2023 at 2:35 pm

Temporary accommodation which aims to support vulnerable groups is to receive free high speed internet access.

Blackburn artist Jamie Holman recognised for putting Blackburn on the map

Published at: Monday 13 February 2023 at 9:00 am

Jamie Holman is this year’s recipient of the prestigious One Voice Leader’s Award.

Family Hubs rollout will support local families and young children

Published at: Thursday 9 February 2023 at 4:42 pm

Families across England will be offered help and support with issues such as infant feeding and mental health as the government announce the roll out of Family Hubs and the Start for Life programme today.

Discounted evening and weekend bus travel across Lancashire

Published at: Thursday 9 February 2023 at 4:38 pm

Great value bus fares are now available on most Lancashire bus services for evenings out and weekend travel until 2025.

R;pple – mental health support for families

Published at: Thursday 9 February 2023 at 2:49 pm

R;pple is a new suicide and self-harm prevention online tool to help families support young people having mental health difficulties.

Sign up for free family fun sessions this half term!

Published at: Wednesday 8 February 2023 at 2:46 pm

BwD Adult Learning are running free family learning sessions at our community centres during half term week – with cupcake making, painting and planting activities.

Let’s Connect for Children’s Mental Health Week

Published at: Wednesday 8 February 2023 at 10:48 am

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week and the theme for this year is Let’s Connect.

Community orchard, active gym trail and new CCTV underway for Roe Lee Park

Published at: Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 5:46 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are delighted to see the £85,000 transformative works begin at Roe Lee Park in Blackburn as part of the Levelling Up Parks Fund.

Apprentice drive is back to recruit home-grown talent in Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 5:04 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s apprentice drive is back and once again the Council wants to grow its own local talent and encourage residents to work within the borough.

Job Club support in the community for you

Published at: Monday 6 February 2023 at 1:37 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Council is delivering employment support in the local community with a special launch event for its Job Clubs.

Final call to come forward for Covid booster

Published at: Friday 3 February 2023 at 12:49 pm

The NHS is urging residents to come forward for their Covid boosters before the vaccination programme pauses temporarily next month.

Council’s bid to buy Blackburn’s iconic Imperial Mill revealed

Published at: Thursday 2 February 2023 at 9:20 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking to buy a landmark mill in Blackburn – safeguarding its future for employment and new cultural opportunities.

Eight successive years of ‘Outstanding’ reports for staff at Apple Trees’

Published at: Wednesday 1 February 2023 at 2:23 pm

A Council run short break service for children who have learning difficulties and disabilities has been praised for their ‘outstanding’ work by Ofsted.

Community Champions celebrated at special event

Published at: Monday 30 January 2023 at 8:22 pm

Individuals who helped to share important Covid advice and guidance with their networks have been celebrated at a special event in Blackburn library.

Get ready to make – Festival of Making returns this July!

Published at: Monday 30 January 2023 at 11:29 am

The National Festival of Making has announced its return to Blackburn on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July 2023.

Go green and raise money for a fantastic local charity this New Year

Published at: Wednesday 25 January 2023 at 3:18 pm

Residents can now both recycle with TerraCycle and raise money for the East Lancashire Hospice in Blackburn with Darwen over the next six months.

Community collaboration in the face of climate change at Blackburn with Darwen People’s Jury launch event

Published at: Tuesday 24 January 2023 at 6:04 pm

There was electricity in the air at the Blackburn with Darwen People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis launch event last night, with almost 100 local residents, stakeholders and organisations connecting to discuss how the borough should respond to reduce its environmental impact.

£20m LUF win for Blackburn paves way for M65 improvements

Published at: Thursday 19 January 2023 at 10:04 am

Blackburn with Darwen Council has secured £20m of Levelling Up funding – bolstering its ambitious £1bn growth plans for the borough.

Have your say! Consultation launched for Moorland Public Space Protection Order

Published at: Wednesday 18 January 2023 at 4:29 pm

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has launched a public consultation for a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to protect the environment and prevent wildfire devastation.

Blackburn with Darwen Youth Justice Service rated ‘Good’

Published at: Tuesday 17 January 2023 at 11:28 am

Blackburn with Darwen Youth Justice Service has been rated as ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features in their recent HM Inspectorate of Probation inspection.

Games Fest returns to Blackburn with Darwen to help residents with numbers skills

Published at: Monday 16 January 2023 at 1:46 pm

Do you want to work on your numeracy skills and have some fun?

Taking action to reduce damp & mould in rented homes

Published at: Monday 16 January 2023 at 1:46 pm

People who rent their homes through private landlords are being reminded of landlords’ responsibilities around damp and mould.

‘Ordinary People’ prepare to unite for Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony

Published at: Sunday 15 January 2023 at 6:45 pm

The borough’s annual Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony will bring our local community together to remember and pay respects to victims of genocide, oppression and torture.

Homeless pod pictures

Published at: Friday 13 January 2023 at 9:50 am