News
Latest news listings for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Blackburn’s ‘Jane Austen’ to be celebrated at new Museum event
Published at: Tuesday 27 September 2022 at 6:57 pm
Dorothy Whipple was perhaps Blackburn’s greatest writer.
Leader’s £1bn vision for Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Tuesday 27 September 2022 at 2:58 pm
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has set out his £1bn vision for the future of the borough.
Blackburn is Hiring event hailed a success
Published at: Friday 23 September 2022 at 6:16 pm
The 2022 Blackburn is Hiring event took place at King George’s Hall on the 21st of September.
Car dealer fined over noise nuisance
Published at: Friday 23 September 2022 at 2:09 pm
A Blackburn car dealer has been convicted of breaching a noise abatement notice and fined a total of £8500.
Cleaning up with communities
Published at: Friday 23 September 2022 at 11:17 am
Residents and Council staff have come together to transform a back alley in the Blackburn Infirmary area, making it a safe and friendly space for local residents to enjoy.
Blackburn bus station hosts pop-up Covid vaccination site
Published at: Thursday 22 September 2022 at 4:12 pm
A new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination centre is being hosted at Blackburn bus station as the autumn booster programme gets underway.
Make sure you have a healthy heart!
Published at: Thursday 22 September 2022 at 12:18 pm
A new campaign is launching this month to help improve heart health in Blackburn with Darwen.
New People’s Jury selected to weigh in on climate change
Published at: Wednesday 21 September 2022 at 10:39 am
More than 30 residents from across Blackburn with Darwen have been chosen to form a brand new People’s Jury on climate change.
Memories of Her Majesty
Published at: Tuesday 20 September 2022 at 12:34 pm
Residents and business people, councillors, former councillors, Council staff past and present, and local partners have been sharing their memories of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
County Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Published at: Monday 19 September 2022 at 10:54 am
As the world prepares to say a final goodbye to Her Majesty the Queen, our borough’s people were part of a historical moment yesterday, gathered to attend a special service of thanksgiving at Blackburn Cathedral.
Former Mayor fondly remembers the Queen’s visit to Blackburn
Published at: Saturday 17 September 2022 at 11:05 am
We have been very fortunate in Blackburn to have Her Majesty The Queen, visit many times.
Special thanksgiving service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Published at: Thursday 15 September 2022 at 12:10 pm
A service of thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Sunday the 18th of September at Blackburn Cathedral.
Changes to Council services on Bank Holiday Monday
Published at: Wednesday 14 September 2022 at 2:46 pm
On Monday 19 September, the day of the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be some changes to our usual services as staff observe the bank holiday to pay their respects to our late Queen.
Local events planned to mark the proclamation of new King
Published at: Friday 9 September 2022 at 4:22 pm
Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be national and local proclamations to mark the accession of the new monarch, King Charles III.
How we have been commemorating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Published at: Friday 9 September 2022 at 2:02 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has been mourning the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II since she passed away on Thursday 8 September.
Queen Elizabeth II: Books of condolence open in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Friday 9 September 2022 at 11:30 am
The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has led the tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by signing the borough’s book of condolence.
Blackburn with Darwen pays tribute to HRH the Queen
Published at: Thursday 8 September 2022 at 7:25 pm
Following the announcement by Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty the Queen, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has released the following statements.
Have your say on new HMO rules for Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Monday 5 September 2022 at 12:33 pm
Residents are being asked to have their say on Blackburn with Darwen Council’s proposed crackdown on new HMOs.
Residents fined over £23,000 for waste offences
Published at: Friday 2 September 2022 at 5:24 pm
36 residents have been ordered to pay a combined total of £23,832 in court fines and charges due to unacceptable waste offences in Blackburn with Darwen.
Blackburn to get new vaccination centre as Crypt site closes
Published at: Friday 2 September 2022 at 12:10 pm
Blackburn’s COVID-19 vaccination centre is set to move to new premises in readiness for the autumn booster programme.
Council Planning Ahead for Budget Challenges
Published at: Thursday 1 September 2022 at 5:20 pm
Serious budget challenges will mean more difficult decisions for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
£100,000 playground announced for Darwen
Published at: Thursday 1 September 2022 at 4:18 pm
A Darwen playground is set to benefit from a £100,000 transformation.
£750,000 funding secured for street safety in Blackburn
Published at: Thursday 1 September 2022 at 11:39 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, in partnership with the Pennine Community Safety Partnership, have been successful in their bid to the Government for Safer Streets funding.
Door opens on Darwen’s restored Jubilee Tower
Published at: Friday 26 August 2022 at 11:24 am
Darreners will once again be able to enjoy a trip to the top of the Tower with its £300,000 restoration now fully completed.
