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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Two Young Carers from Blackburn shortlisted for BBC Award
Published at: Friday 18 June 2021 at 9:30 am
Young Carers, Blaine Cunningham, 14 and Hasti Jahanghiri, 16, have been shortlisted in this year’s BBC Make a Difference Awards, recognising the inspiring work they are doing to support their loved ones each and every day.
Extra Council support payments available for people self-isolating
Published at: Thursday 17 June 2021 at 2:35 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has introduced an additional new Test and Trace discretionary support payment to help people who have to self isolate following a positive covid test.
Men’s Health Week – covid-19
Published at: Thursday 17 June 2021 at 1:21 pm
It’s Men’s Health Week and our Wellbeing team are sharing information on a variety of topics.
Longing for family time with Logan
Published at: Wednesday 16 June 2021 at 3:53 pm
First time mum Claire Metcalf said the pandemic has made her feel very isolated – but says postnatal classes promoted by Blackburn with Darwen Council have been a lifeline.
Connect to improve your wellbeing
Published at: Wednesday 16 June 2021 at 3:00 pm
It’s week four of Five Ways to Wellbeing – a proven, simple set of actions that anyone can take to positively impact their day-to-day wellbeing.
Men’s Health Week – coping with stress
Published at: Wednesday 16 June 2021 at 12:54 pm
It’s Men’s Health Week and the BwD Wellbeing team are sharing information on a variety of topics this week.
Getting the jab done – campaign encourages community to play their part
Published at: Tuesday 15 June 2021 at 3:15 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council have launched a new campaign encouraging people to join the thousands across the borough who have already had their Coronavirus vaccinations.
Men’s Health Week – cancer and prostate
Published at: Tuesday 15 June 2021 at 9:46 am
It’s Men’s Health Week and Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Wellbeing team have information to share on a variety of topics this week.
Council recognises ‘difficult balancing act’ as Step 4 delayed
Published at: Monday 14 June 2021 at 7:09 pm
Following the government’s announcement of its decision to delay the move to Step 4 of its roadmap out of lockdown, Blackburn with Darwen Council urges residents to pull together over the next few weeks to drive Coronavirus rates down.
Schools support surge testing by encouraging pupils to take PCR tests
Published at: Monday 14 June 2021 at 3:04 pm
Schools across Blackburn with Darwen have pledged their support to the current surge testing that’s underway across the borough.
Men’s Health Week 2021
Published at: Monday 14 June 2021 at 2:47 pm
It’s Men’s Health Week 2021 and the Blackburn with Darwen Council Wellbeing team have information to share on a variety of topics every day this week to support you and the men in all our lives.
Polish woman shares surge testing message
Published at: Friday 11 June 2021 at 9:32 am
A Community Ambassador is supporting Blackburn with Darwen’s surge testing with videos in her native Polish.
Council leaders host celebration to thank boroughs incredible volunteers
Published at: Thursday 10 June 2021 at 5:11 pm
On Monday 7th June, Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders and officers joined the boroughs amazing volunteers to celebrate and thank them for their hard work during the pandemic.
Covid surge testing moves to Darwen
Published at: Thursday 10 June 2021 at 5:10 pm
As confirmed Covid cases rise in Darwen, Council engagement teams will take surge testing to the town from Friday 11 June.
This week’s coronavirus column
Published at: Thursday 10 June 2021 at 2:52 pm
Our Director of Public Health, Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph.
Council approves new development of much needed accommodation for key workers
Published at: Thursday 10 June 2021 at 11:30 am
Blackburn with Darwen borough Council have successfully tendered a key housing site at Haslingden Road to bring forward a quality scheme of family housing which will also incorporate much needed Keyworker accommodation for staff working at the Royal Blackburn Hospital.
Elan Homes set to acquire Darwen site
Published at: Thursday 10 June 2021 at 9:49 am
ELAN Homes has been named as the preferred developer to deliver new homes in Lower Darwen, Blackburn.
Restored Victorian buildings reopen as a hub for creative industries – Thursday 10 June, 6pm-8pm
Published at: Wednesday 9 June 2021 at 5:03 pm
Works to restore 14 and 20 Lord Street West have finally completed, bringing the two Victorian properties back into use as Prism Studios and Prism Contemporary Gallery.
Help others to improve your wellbeing
Published at: Wednesday 9 June 2021 at 1:44 pm
It’s week four of Five Ways to Wellbeing – a proven, simple set of actions that anyone can take to positively impact their day-to-day wellbeing.
Have your say on the local cycling and walking plan
Published at: Tuesday 8 June 2021 at 4:55 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s local cycling and walking plan (LCWP) is now online for residents to review.
Litter picking Nan turns 90!
Published at: Tuesday 8 June 2021 at 2:01 pm
Many happy returns to volunteer litter picker Nan Smith who celebrates her 90th birthday this week.
People in Lancashire and South Cumbria urged to become ‘suicide aware’
Published at: Monday 7 June 2021 at 2:03 pm
Mental health leaders across Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to become ‘suicide aware’ in a bid to save the lives of young men.
Four residents hit with fines over unacceptable waste
Published at: Monday 7 June 2021 at 1:08 pm
Residents who have failed to properly dispose of unsightly and inconsiderate waste have been ordered to pay £1176 in court fines and charges.
Power outage at King George’s Hall – testing moved to Blackburn Library
Published at: Monday 7 June 2021 at 11:48 am
Due to electricity supply issues at KGH this weekend, all covid lateral flow testing has been moved to the ground floor of Blackburn Library on Monday, June 7th.
