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Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Gamekeepers ‘key’ to helping protect Darwen’s landmark Tower
Published at: Friday 21 October 2022 at 2:00 pm
Proud Darreners, James Readfern and Nathan Banks are set to become the new ‘guardians’ of Darwen Tower.
Plans revealed for £350,000 transformation of Witton Park playgrounds
Published at: Thursday 20 October 2022 at 11:14 am
Plans to transform two playgrounds at Blackburn’s flagship Witton Park have been revealed.
Blackburn Post Office move: Public Consultation
Published at: Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 4:47 pm
The Post Office have written to the Council asking us to share news about a re-location from it’s currently Blackburn Town Centre premises.
Good luck to Blackburn 10k participants Gary and Paul
Published at: Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 2:20 pm
Gary Shaw, who works in the Open Spaces Team at Blackburn with Darwen Council, along with his partially sighted friend Paul, who also used to work for the Council, have completed over 40 triathlons together and are set to run the Blackburn 10k this December at Ewood Park.
First new homes completed as part of Blackburn regeneration scheme
Published at: Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 1:13 pm
The first homes at the landmark Brookfield Vale development in Blackburn have been completed.
Let’s find our Local Heroes
Published at: Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 9:58 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is once again supporting local charity One Voice Blackburn in their search for local heroes.
Blackburn luxury car specialist set for impressive £4m expansion
Published at: Tuesday 18 October 2022 at 2:34 pm
A Blackburn luxury car specialist is set to expand after being named the preferred bidder for a prominent development site.
Family Hubs- can you help us shape the future?
Published at: Tuesday 18 October 2022 at 11:26 am
Here in Blackburn with Darwen we are delighted that we have received funding to develop four family hubs.
Court success: A welcome result for the borough
Published at: Monday 17 October 2022 at 5:37 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has today welcomed a high court judgement.
Get Online Week – support is out there to build people’s digital skills
Published at: Friday 14 October 2022 at 2:12 pm
This year Get Online Week is taking place from 17-23 October 2022.
New-look Darwen Playground revealed!
Published at: Wednesday 12 October 2022 at 4:26 pm
A Darwen playground is set to open after undergoing a £100,000 transformation.
Have your say on the draft priorities for Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Partnership
Published at: Tuesday 11 October 2022 at 2:56 pm
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being asked for their views on the priorities of a new local health partnership.
Session two: Getting to the root of the problem
Published at: Sunday 9 October 2022 at 12:00 pm
Members of the Blackburn with Darwen People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis met for their second session this week, hearing from a group of experts on the impacts of climate change at both a local and national level.
Session one: People’s Jury on climate change ‘break the ice’
Published at: Friday 7 October 2022 at 4:27 pm
32 residents from the Blackburn with Darwen People’s Jury on Climate Change met in Blackburn last week, kicking off the first of eight sessions.
Olympians set to train at Darwen skate park saved from closure
Published at: Friday 7 October 2022 at 12:20 pm
Olympians are set to descend on Darwen next week to train at a skate park which has gone from being one of the smallest in the country to one of the very best.
Support for cost of living – are you eligible?
Published at: Thursday 6 October 2022 at 4:42 pm
A new phase of the Household Support Scheme will launch on Monday, October 10 – with some changes to who can apply.
Town centre event promoting Better Mental Health for All
Published at: Thursday 6 October 2022 at 3:28 pm
Due to the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the difficult decision was taken to postpone the World Suicide Prevention Day vigils in September in line with other local and national events, as the nation entered a period of mourning.
Apprentices Kick-Start Council Career
Published at: Wednesday 5 October 2022 at 5:53 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s latest group of apprentices are one month into their journey, with the ‘Class of 2022’ being the eleventh cohort since the successful apprenticeship programme launched in 2011.
Revealed: New plans to build back historic Blackburn building better
Published at: Tuesday 4 October 2022 at 1:42 pm
New plans have been revealed to build back Blackburn’s Blakey Moor Terrace – a gem in the town’s new Cultural Quarter – even better.
Stay well this autumn & winter – get vaccinated
Published at: Monday 3 October 2022 at 10:18 am
With the weather taking an autumnal turn, Blackburn with Darwen Council health chiefs are advising people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves from winter viruses.
Blackburn solicitor plays iconic politician Barbara Castle in musical
Published at: Friday 30 September 2022 at 3:10 pm
We all know Barbara Castle as an influential trailblazer for women everywhere.
You’ve got what it takes to quit this Stoptober!
Published at: Thursday 29 September 2022 at 3:11 pm
Stoptober is nearly here and now is the time to give stopping smoking a go.
Public Health Annual Report – now online
Published at: Thursday 29 September 2022 at 12:48 pm
The Director of Public Health annual report outlining the health and wellbeing of Blackburn with Darwen’s residents has been published.
Pup poo-llution penalties to be handed out
Published at: Wednesday 28 September 2022 at 4:23 pm
A new campaign is being launched across Blackburn with Darwen to tackle dog fouling, reminding dog owners to pick up after their pooch.
