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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Feilden Street Car Park – incident resolved
Published at: Thursday 1 July 2021 at 3:31 pm
The incident at Feilden Street Car Park has now been resolved and the building is now open.
Residents ordered to pay over £1400 in waste-related fines
Published at: Thursday 1 July 2021 at 10:57 am
Two residents have been hit with hefty fines after irresponsibly disposing of their waste and business waste in Blackburn with Darwen.
A roar-some summer planned in Blackburn
Published at: Thursday 1 July 2021 at 10:13 am
Brickburn is back… and it promises to be T-Rexcellent!
Community Celebrates over 50 years of service by Blackburn GPs
Published at: Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 11:18 am
A community is coming together to celebrate two much loved and valued local GPs who celebrate over 50 years of service to the NHS this year.
Darwen and surrounding areas are gearing up for iconic weekend of sport
Published at: Wednesday 30 June 2021 at 10:44 am
The UK’s number one triathlon is taking place this weekend as Supersapiens IRONMAN UK comes to town.
Knife Angel coming to Lancashire
Published at: Tuesday 29 June 2021 at 2:15 pm
An imposing 27 feet tall sculpture will be on display in Blackburn during November, bringing with it a month-long education programme around knife crime.
Green light for BwD public transport partnership
Published at: Tuesday 29 June 2021 at 11:18 am
Working with all bus operators and Lancashire County Council, the Council aims to support the Government’s Bus Back Better initiative, working together to create a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for the borough and the wider region.
Crossing with Pride
Published at: Tuesday 29 June 2021 at 9:32 am
A new rainbow crossing has been installed in Blackburn town centre to coincide with Pride Month.
Join in the fun this weekend and celebrate Darwen Day!
Published at: Monday 28 June 2021 at 4:41 pm
Darwen Day will be celebrated in style this weekend as the annual event is hosted on Darwen Market Square on Saturday 3rd July.
Work ongoing to ensure iconic triathlon is COVID-safe
Published at: Monday 28 June 2021 at 11:03 am
Measures are being put in place to ensure next month’s IRONMAN UK event is COVID-secure and safe for everyone to enjoy.
Blending backgrounds through a shared love of music
Published at: Friday 25 June 2021 at 2:50 pm
Students from McNally Music Tuition have joined forces with One Voice Blackburn to form ‘BANNED Cohesion’ – a diverse and inclusive ensemble.
Council and partners’ wellbeing campaign’s success
Published at: Friday 25 June 2021 at 11:45 am
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing was put front and centre of a successful campaign recently highlighting health and wellbeing opportunities in Blackburn with Darwen.
5 Ways to Wellbeing campaign animations
Published at: Friday 25 June 2021 at 11:44 am
As part of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s recent 5 Ways to Wellbeing campaign, five animations were produced to explain each of the 5 Ways and how people can get involved.
APPEAL AFTER MINDLESS VANDALS SET FIRE TO BLACKBURN PLAY EQUIPTMENT
Published at: Friday 25 June 2021 at 11:20 am
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after play equipment at Witton Country Park was set on fire causing around £2,000 worth of damage.
Breastfeeding Celebration Week across Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Friday 25 June 2021 at 10:26 am
As part of Breastfeeding Celebration Week, Blackburn with Darwen Councillors, residents and staff have met to mark the occasion and support breastfeeding mothers across our borough.
Get your votes in for your community legends
Published at: Friday 25 June 2021 at 9:00 am
If you haven’t already voted for your volunteer hero – now’s your chance.
Resident fined over £700 for incorrectly disposing of waste
Published at: Wednesday 23 June 2021 at 12:32 pm
A Blackburn resident has been ordered to pay £731 in court fines after his waste was fly-tipped on nearby land.
Residents asked for their views on plans for new housing
Published at: Tuesday 22 June 2021 at 10:01 am
RESIDENTS of Mellor Brook are being urged to have their say on their preferred type of housing in the area.
Thanks for helping drive down borough’s virus rates
Published at: Monday 21 June 2021 at 3:26 pm
Surge testing and vaccination is helping to drive down the borough’s virus rates, claim Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders.
#TestAndGo before enjoying the Euros
Published at: Monday 21 June 2021 at 2:44 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging residents to #TestAndGo before meeting up with friends and family from other households to enjoy games from the European Championships.
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery joins Art UK
Published at: Monday 21 June 2021 at 1:41 pm
Blackburn Museum and Gallery has joined Art UK – the online home for every public art collection in the UK.
Flags raised in support of Armed Forces
Published at: Monday 21 June 2021 at 12:30 pm
Today Blackburn with Darwen join many councils across the country in the annual raising of flags to show our support for the Armed Forces.
Self-isolation pilot boost for Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Friday 18 June 2021 at 1:00 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has been chosen as one of the areas to take part in a new Government pilot to help people who have to self-isolate and stay at home.
Men’s Health Week – anxiety and suicide prevention
Published at: Friday 18 June 2021 at 11:17 am
It’s Men’s Health Week and our Wellbeing team have shared a variety of information this week.
