News stories tagged as "Andy Kay"
All hands on deck needed at big community day!
Published at: Tuesday 17 September 2019 at 10:28 am
Volunteers are needed for a big re-vamp day at Roman Road Library and Community Gym in Blackburn.
Difficult decisions as budget is set for 2019/20
Published at: Tuesday 19 February 2019 at 4:30 pm
Council Tax in Blackburn and Darwen will be recommended to remain the second lowest in Lancashire despite proposals to raise it in the coming year while vital services remain under pressure.
New Youth MP elected
Published at: Thursday 14 February 2019 at 4:01 pm
A new Youth MP has been chosen by young people across Blackburn and Darwen.
Council Tax Support Scheme in Blackburn with Darwen to change
Published at: Friday 7 December 2018 at 3:02 pm
The Council Tax Support Scheme in Blackburn with Darwen will change for 2019/2020.
Universal Credit – changes to the way you apply for help
Published at: Monday 26 March 2018 at 11:43 am
Blackburn with Darwen is now a Full Service Universal Credit area – and help is at hand to help people in the new system.
Council services to be affected by cuts
Published at: Thursday 14 July 2016 at 4:48 pm
Further budget cuts are to be announced at Blackburn with Darwen’s Council Forum meeting on July 21.
Calm and collected pupils get top marks in emergency training
Published at: Thursday 7 July 2016 at 3:01 pm
Resilient pupils were given a chance to horse around after getting top marks on a special emergency training course.
Celebrate your wedding day in style
Published at: Wednesday 23 March 2016 at 2:30 pm
The ceremony rooms at King George’s Hall have had a revamp.
Visit your markets to influence Council priorities
Published at: Tuesday 23 February 2016 at 11:42 am
Pop up stalls will open at the markets in both Blackburn and Darwen as part of wider efforts to listen to views about the Council’s budget pressures and priorities for the coming year (starting in April).
Council Tax statement
Published at: Thursday 28 January 2016 at 4:39 pm
Statement from Councillor Andy Kay, Executive Member for Resources at Blackburn with Darwen Council, regarding the proposed increase in Council Tax from April 2016.
Goodbye to former leisure landmark
Published at: Wednesday 20 January 2016 at 4:08 pm
Demolition work has started at Waves Water Fun Centre
The swimming pool and leisure centre on Nab Lane, Blackburn, which was opened by Princess Anne in 1986, will be demolished and work is set to be completed by July this year.
New director appointed for Blackburn’s Making Rooms
Published at: Monday 11 January 2016 at 3:09 pm
The person appointed to lead Blackburn’s Making Rooms facility played a pivotal role in bringing the phenomenon of the Fab Lab to the UK.
Next phase of essential safety work at Griffin Lodge begins
Published at: Wednesday 14 October 2015 at 9:59 am
The detailed safety and investigatory work is set to start at a fire damaged historic mansion house in Blackburn.
Design champions boost legal highs campaign
Published at: Tuesday 29 September 2015 at 2:11 pm
Graphic Design degree students from Blackburn College have won the chance for their innovative designs to be used in a new campaign to highlight the dangers of so-called ‘legal high’ drugs.
Apprentices win big at awards ceremony
Published at: Tuesday 21 July 2015 at 1:24 pm
Four Blackburn with Darwen apprentices were singled in the recent Training 2000 Business Awards – and the Council also came home with a prize.
New chair for police and crime panel
Published at: Friday 10 July 2015 at 8:59 am
Chorley leader Councillor Alistair Bradley is the new chair of the Lancashire Police and Crime Panel.
Get the News and Information Updates You Want Straight Into Your Inbox
Published at: Wednesday 1 July 2015 at 3:08 pm
The Council is looking at new and more convenient ways of letting you know what we are doing and keeping you up to date with developments in our services.
Universal Credit – What you need to know
Published at: Tuesday 16 December 2014 at 2:03 pm
Help is at hand for people struggling with the new Government benefits system called Universal Credit which has now started in Blackburn with Darwen.
Focus on food for Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Friday 21 November 2014 at 12:42 pm
An action group has been formed to help boost healthy and sustainable food in Blackburn with Darwen.
New service to help parents register their baby’s birth
Published at: Wednesday 24 September 2014 at 3:56 pm
Help is being given to parents in the borough to make it easier to register their baby’s birth.
Do it Online: Council services see digital increase
Published at: Thursday 18 September 2014 at 8:33 am
The number of people accessing Blackburn with Darwen Council services online has seen a dramatic increase over the past year.
Steel signing ceremony at bus station
Published at: Friday 5 September 2014 at 3:00 pm
A steel signing ceremony was held at the new Blackburn bus station to mark the continuing progress.
Do It Online
Published at: Friday 29 August 2014 at 1:53 pm
The number of people accessing Blackburn with Darwen Council services online has seen a dramatic increase over the past year.
New Pictures of Blackburn Leisure Centre Revealed
Published at: Thursday 24 July 2014 at 11:46 am
As Commonwealth Games fever hits Britain, Blackburn today has revealed new images of the new multi million pound Leisure centre development.
