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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Public Health England £105k backs HealthyWEY
Published at: Thursday 15 July 2021 at 5:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Liverpool John Moores University have secured £105k from Public Health England to develop the HealthyWEY e-learning toolkit kit for Maternity and Early Years workforces.
It’s a deal! £25m town deal fund signals major investment for Darwen
Published at: Thursday 15 July 2021 at 3:02 pm
Darwen Town Deal Board members are delighted to announce today that the town’s “once-in-a-lifetime” bid has been allocated the maximum amount of £25 million.
BwD Mayor meets our Running Mayor
Published at: Thursday 15 July 2021 at 10:19 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Cllr Derek Hardman presented Running Mayor Andrew Gardner with a celebration ‘mayoral’ chain made by local school children this week.
Mohamed trains as vaccinator to help end pandemic
Published at: Thursday 15 July 2021 at 8:13 am
A Council officer and community-spirited volunteer has trained as a vaccinator to help combat Coronavirus.
Searching for the #BestTest this summer!
Published at: Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 6:44 pm
Young people are being encouraged to carry out rapid Covid tests and showcase their talents on social media this summer – for a chance to win £1,000 of Apple technology!
Resident and landlord hit with large fines for waste offences
Published at: Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 1:48 pm
A resident and a landlord have been issued with large fines for waste offences in Blackburn.
New housing development at former Sappi Paper Mill site gets underway
Published at: Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 10:57 am
Building work has started at a new housing development at the former Sappi Paper Mill site on Livesey Branch Road in Blackburn.
Restoration begins on the iconic Darwen Tower
Published at: Tuesday 13 July 2021 at 10:28 am
Works are officially underway to restore and repair the landmark Darwen Tower, as part of the Darwen Town Deal.
Move to Step 4 with caution, urge local leaders
Published at: Monday 12 July 2021 at 6:32 pm
Following the government’s decision to proceed with Step 4 on Monday 19 July, Council leaders have released the following statement.
BIRDS OF PLAY: Borough’s bird becomes England’s latest supporter
Published at: Sunday 11 July 2021 at 12:56 pm
Football supporters literally come in all shapes and sizes – but now they can add a giant bird to their list of top fans!
Time for second jabs
Published at: Friday 9 July 2021 at 3:26 pm
People who received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine during an accelerated vaccination push in Blackburn with Darwen are now being called back for their second jab.
Road safety advice for parents
Published at: Friday 9 July 2021 at 12:32 pm
A campaign called ‘Let’s Look Out for Each Other’ is being shared with parents to help keep children and young people safe when out walking, cycling or exercising this summer.
Free holiday club places available
Published at: Friday 9 July 2021 at 11:25 am
Free holiday club places are being offered this summer to children who qualify for free school meals during the school holidays
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) summer scheme will be running again for four weeks during the school holidays.
This week’s coronavirus column
Published at: Friday 9 July 2021 at 11:09 am
Our Strategic Director of Adults and Health, Sayyed Osman, has written a column for the Lancashire Telegraph this week:
I am picking up the weekly column this week and I write this after the England men’s football team made history by progressing to their first final of a major tournament since 1966.
The show will go on for King George’s Hall
Published at: Thursday 8 July 2021 at 10:39 am
The heart of Blackburn is looking forward to beating once again as Covid restrictions continue to ease.
Watch out for your new recycling and bin collection calendar
Published at: Wednesday 7 July 2021 at 2:17 pm
Residents in Blackburn with Darwen should keep an eye out for their new recycling and bin collection guides which will be posted through doors over the coming weeks.
Welcome Back to Blackburn!
Published at: Wednesday 7 July 2021 at 10:33 am
Families across Lancashire are being invited to enjoy a weekend of amazing feel-good music shows to welcome you safely back into Blackburn town centre.
Lancashire Resilience Forum leaders urge caution ahead of 19 July
Published at: Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 6:44 pm
Senior figures leading Lancashire’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic have urged the public to continue to use their common sense and look out for each other when legal restrictions lift on July 19.
Pledging to remember victims and survivors on Srebrenica Memorial Day
Published at: Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 3:44 pm
As Srebrenica Memorial Day approaches, the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Council Leader are pledging to learn from the lessons of history to help build safe and tolerant communities.
GP practices are open and providing services
Published at: Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 10:39 am
GP practices in Lancashire and South Cumbria are open and continue to provide services as they have done throughout the pandemic.
Coronavirus: latest update
Published at: Monday 5 July 2021 at 5:42 pm
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement this evening, Council leaders have issued a statement.
Free bus travel to vaccination appointments
Published at: Monday 5 July 2021 at 2:41 pm
All bus operators in Blackburn with Darwen are offering free transport to anyone going to get their Covid vaccination.
Civic Leaders say thank you to the Covid heroes
Published at: Friday 2 July 2021 at 10:30 am
A special day to say ‘Thank You’ to those who have helped during the Coronavirus pandemic will take place on Sunday, 4 July.
This weeks coronavirus column
Published at: Friday 2 July 2021 at 9:30 am
Our Chief Executive, Denise Park has written a column for the Lancashire Telegraph this week:
With Dominic currently away enjoying a well-deserved holiday, I am picking up the weekly column this week.
