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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
More residents fined in court for waste offences
Published at: Wednesday 4 August 2021 at 9:57 am
Two more residents in Blackburn with Darwen have received court fines for failing to dispose of their waste properly.
Justice for Aya
Published at: Tuesday 3 August 2021 at 8:33 pm
Following today’s verdict in the Aya Hachem murder trial, we have issued the following statement.
Blackburn Rovers players and staff join the thousands!
Published at: Tuesday 3 August 2021 at 2:12 pm
Blackburn Rovers players joined the thousands across the borough by having their Coronavirus vaccinations this week.
Your local community centre needs you!
Published at: Tuesday 3 August 2021 at 2:04 pm
Community-run centres in Blackburn with Darwen are having a volunteer recruitment drive, so they can restart all their sessions now Covid regulations have eased.
Blackburn greenhouse project is growing stronger
Published at: Monday 2 August 2021 at 9:01 am
A green-fingered project is using nature to help heal those who have suffered poor mental and physical health during the pandemic.
Council Leader & One Voice Blackburn search for Covid heroes
Published at: Friday 30 July 2021 at 8:48 am
The Council is once again working with One Voice Blackburn to find our local Covid heroes, as we announce the nomination process for the 1V Leader’s Award.
Second Creative Accelerator Blackburn open for applications
Published at: Thursday 29 July 2021 at 5:04 pm
The second Creative Accelerator Blackburn programme is now open for applications.
Artwork project celebrates the Covid-19 Unsung Heroes in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Thursday 29 July 2021 at 2:52 pm
Council worker, Michelle Clayton, used her background in art to create a project that brings together artists and poets from across the borough to highlight those unsung heroes who have worked throughout the pandemic.
Council’s Covid response continues with community hub opening
Published at: Wednesday 28 July 2021 at 1:54 pm
A new community help hub in Blackburn town centre was formally opened today (Wednesday, July 28th) as Blackburn with Darwen Council continues its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Residents fined over £12,000 for failing to clean up their waste
Published at: Wednesday 28 July 2021 at 10:41 am
Seventeen residents in Blackburn with Darwen have been found guilty of waste offences and fined a total of £12,558.
Be part of history at epic 10-hour music festival
Published at: Monday 26 July 2021 at 3:25 pm
A HISTORIC Blackburn town centre building which once welcomed the likes of Charles Dickens, Charlie Chaplin and Houdini is to stage a popular one-day music festival.
National Festival of Making to host 1000m2 maze of colour in Corporation Park
Published at: Friday 23 July 2021 at 2:27 pm
International artists, Architects of Air, are bringing the globetrotting installation ‘Dodecalis Luminarium’ to Corporation Park from Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd August – hosted by the National Festival of Making.
Last few free holiday club places available – don’t miss out!
Published at: Thursday 22 July 2021 at 12:27 pm
Places on a free holiday club scheme are fast running out – make sure you book your place for fun and activity this summer
The places are being offered this summer to children who qualify for free school meals during the school holidays.
Mariyam gets vaccinated after researching jab myths
Published at: Thursday 22 July 2021 at 9:42 am
Covid vaccination uptake is going well in Blackburn with Darwen with 88%* of people aged 18 and over having had one jab and 69%* now fully vaccinated – thanks, in part, to plenty of local people sharing their personal vaccination stories.
Bargains galore in Blackburn as Derian House charity shop hits the High Street
Published at: Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 2:52 pm
Blackburn shoppers flocked to grab a bargain yesterday at the official opening of Derian House Children’s Hospice’s brand new charity shop.
Resident hit with fine and has two vehicles seized and crushed after fly-tipping
Published at: Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 12:33 pm
Mr Damien Carl Cummings, of Manxman Road, Blackburn, has been fined over £1000 and had both his vehicles seized and crushed after they were linked to irresponsible waste-disposal at Woodcock Hill Farm.
Lancashire Submits an Expression of Interest for UK City of Culture 2025
Published at: Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 10:33 am
After an intense few weeks of discussion with partners, the Lancashire 2025 team is delighted to announce that today, Monday 19 July, they have submitted an expression of interest for Lancashire to become UK City of Culture in 2025.
Blackburn with Darwen residents encouraged to take the Plastic Challenge this August
Published at: Wednesday 21 July 2021 at 8:54 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being encouraged to take the Plastic Challenge this August to help tackle plastic pollution.
A Rovers welcome for Blackburn
Published at: Monday 19 July 2021 at 4:44 pm
We know how much our residents love football and their home team, and we’re proud to reveal our borough’s newest focal point – Wainwright Bridge adorned in the club’s famous blue and white colours.
Celebrating safely this Eid
Published at: Monday 19 July 2021 at 11:26 am
As Muslim residents get ready for Eid-al-Adha, the Council Leader shares his message of celebrating cautiously.
Grants awarded for social integration projects
Published at: Monday 19 July 2021 at 10:07 am
A total of 22 local groups will receive funding from Blackburn with Darwen’s social integration programme to take forward projects designed to help make a stronger borough.
NHS vaccine bus returns for second doses!
Published at: Friday 16 July 2021 at 4:12 pm
From Wednesday July 21, the NHS Covid-19 vaccination bus will be revisiting various locations across Blackburn with Darwen providing second dose Pfizer vaccines.
Local landmarks help tackle loneliness
Published at: Friday 16 July 2021 at 11:40 am
Our lovely local landmarks will be helping to tackle loneliness in care homes this summer thanks to a caring postcard project.
Arrangements in public Council buildings from 19 July
Published at: Friday 16 July 2021 at 11:21 am
Although the government is lifting the majority of legal Covid restrictions from Monday 19 July, Blackburn with Darwen Council will keep some infection control measures in place in its public buildings.
