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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Former soldier salutes BwD Help Hub
Published at: Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 5:51 pm
A former soldier has given a special salute of thanks to Council staff and volunteers working on the new BwD Help Hub.
First business payments out this week for Blackburn and Darwen firms
Published at: Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 1:12 pm
The Council is starting to send out Government grant payments to local businesses affected by the coronavirus.
Blackburn with Darwen groups urged to apply to new coronavirus emergency fund
Published at: Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 12:44 pm
Organisations that deliver or enable sport or physical activity in Blackburn with Darwen can apply to a new fund set up by Sport England in response to the coronavirus emergency.
Schools across Lancashire to stay open over the Easter holiday
Published at: Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 10:52 am
Schools across Lancashire including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool will continue to look after the children of key workers and pupils who are classed as vulnerable during the school Easter holiday.
Blackburn with Darwen’s Civic Sunday event to be postponed.
Published at: Tuesday 7 April 2020 at 10:08 am
The event was due to take place on Sunday 24th May 2020.
Community heroes – we need you now more than ever
Published at: Tuesday 7 April 2020 at 8:52 am
We need to highlight the outstanding contribution of our local heroes at the moment–
make sure you nominate yours to show your appreciation of the voluntary work they
do.
Coronavirus: How to safely use public rights of way
Published at: Monday 6 April 2020 at 5:24 pm
The Government advice around Coronavirus is clear – stay home, protect the NHS and save lives.
Local health and care leaders urge residents to help save lives
Published at: Monday 6 April 2020 at 12:45 pm
Senior leaders of the Blackburn with Darwen Local Integrated Care Partnership have urged residents to continue to do their bit to help fight the coronavirus by always following government advice.
This week’s coronavirus column
Published at: Monday 6 April 2020 at 12:34 pm
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph: ‘Let’s keep behind the coronavirus curve’.
Council buildings closed to the public
Published at: Monday 6 April 2020 at 11:41 am
The Council has taken the difficult decision to close all Council buildings to the public.
Vulnerable residents receive first food parcels from Council’s new distribution centre
Published at: Friday 3 April 2020 at 2:37 pm
The first food parcels have been distributed today to people who contacted the Council’s new BwD Help Hub for support.
Business grants on the way
Published at: Thursday 2 April 2020 at 4:16 pm
Council staff are working hard in administering the business rate grants announced by the Government to help some of our small and medium sized firms during this unprecedented situation.
Coronavirus crisis sees staff stepping up
Published at: Wednesday 1 April 2020 at 3:43 pm
Staff at Blackburn with Darwen Council are working tirelessly to ensure essential services for residents continue to be provided during the coronavirus pandemic.
Support for homeless people during Coronavirus crisis
Published at: Wednesday 1 April 2020 at 2:39 pm
Homeless people in Blackburn with Darwen are being given help to get off the streets during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Frequently asked questions about bin collections
Published at: Tuesday 31 March 2020 at 4:26 pm
Our Customer Services Team is busier than ever answering your questions about how Council services have been affected by the Government guidance around coronavirus.
Staff safety warning for businesses
Published at: Monday 30 March 2020 at 4:30 pm
Businesses open during the coronavirus emergency are being warned they must protect their staff.
Coronavirus: Leave your car at home when you go out to exercise
Published at: Monday 30 March 2020 at 2:24 pm
We’re all being asked to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives, but what does this mean for exercise?
Coronavirus: Changes to funerals, burials and cemeteries
Published at: Friday 27 March 2020 at 4:07 pm
In response to the latest Government guidelines around Coronavirus, there have been changes to how residents can attend funerals, burials and cemeteries in Blackburn with Darwen.
Business support for self-employed people
Published at: Friday 27 March 2020 at 1:58 pm
The Council is committed to supporting all businesses and the wider economy of Blackburn with Darwen.
Nursery places available for keyworkers
Published at: Friday 27 March 2020 at 11:54 am
The Council’s Early Help and Support team is providing a revised childcare support service to help parents who are keyworkers to find nursery places for their children during this crisis.
Support for local businesses during coronavirus – update
Published at: Thursday 26 March 2020 at 3:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is committed to supporting our local businesses through these challenging times.
This week’s coronavirus column
Published at: Thursday 26 March 2020 at 3:56 pm
Our Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Professor Dominic Harrison, has written another column for the Lancashire Telegraph: Covid-19, you may have got it.
New WhatsApp information service launched
Published at: Thursday 26 March 2020 at 1:41 pm
The Government has launched a new free service on WhatApp to provide up to date information on coronavirus.
New Help Hub offers support to vulnerable residents
Published at: Thursday 26 March 2020 at 11:27 am
Community organisations in Blackburn with Darwen are supporting the Council to set up a central hub to support residents through the Coronavirus outbreak.
