News stories tagged as "Blackburn Bid"
Looking to the future on second annual Day of Reflection
Published at: Monday 21 March 2022 at 4:31 pm
As the second anniversary of the first Covid lockdown approaches, Blackburn with Darwen leaders are looking to the future.
New Q and A for businesses
Published at: Tuesday 9 June 2020 at 3:48 pm
Experts on hand to answer questions about business recovery in Blackburn with Darwen
Businesses are being invited to submit their questions focused on supporting business through the recovery of Blackburn with Darwen during the next Ask The Experts online Q&A on Wednesday, 10 June – supported in a joint partnership of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Blackburn Town Centre BID and Blackburn with Darwen Hive Business network.
New Q&A session – your business questions answered
Published at: Tuesday 12 May 2020 at 5:11 pm
A new Q&A session is being held to give advise to businesses in response to new Government guidance.
Please don’t feed the pigeons!
Published at: Friday 10 January 2020 at 12:38 pm
A new campaign is asking people to stop feeding pigeons to help keep our town centre clean and tidy.
Blackburn is officially ‘bloomin’ lovely’ after scooping gold at regional awards
Published at: Wednesday 6 November 2019 at 3:21 pm
They say things comes in threes and that’s certainly the case for Blackburn town centre, which scooped a trio of golds at the Britain in Bloom North West Awards.
Santa Dash is coming to town!
Published at: Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 11:14 am
It’s ho ho hoped that hundreds of fundraisers will take up the challenge of running Blackburn town centre’s first ever Santa Dash.
Blackburn is bloomin’ lovely – its official!
Published at: Monday 5 November 2018 at 2:34 pm
Blackburn struck gold at the North West Britain in Bloom Awards scooping a hat trick of prizes.
Deadline to vote for town centre improvement group
Published at: Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 11:03 am
Businesses in Blackburn town centre are being reminded that ballot papers for the renewal vote for Blackburn Business Improvement District (BID) must be returned by Friday, November 2nd.
Blackburn’s Big Christmas
Published at: Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 3:44 pm
A bumper festive calendar with Christmas market, parades and dashing santas is heading to Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen Council in partnership with Blackburn BID have announced a packed programme of festive fun for Christmas 2018, kicking off with the Christmas Lights Switch On Show on Saturday, November 24th.
Blackburn hoping for blooming marvellous hat-trick
Published at: Thursday 5 July 2018 at 4:41 pm
Blackburn is hoping to win a North West in Bloom award for the third year on the trot.
Blackburn wins Gold for Britain in Bloom
Published at: Monday 30 October 2017 at 11:12 am
Heritage takes centre stage this weekend in Blackburn Town Centre
Published at: Friday 8 September 2017 at 11:48 am
Blackburn Town Centre brings the past to life this weekend as part of a national celebration, Heritage Open Days.
Blackburn set to Celebrate Double Win with Street Party tomorrow
Published at: Friday 14 July 2017 at 12:35 pm
Blackburn will be turning red, white and blue tomorrow during the “The Great British High Street Party” to celebrate the town’s double win in the national Great British High Street Awards.
BGT star sings to celebrate Blackburn’s town centre win
Published at: Thursday 6 July 2017 at 12:31 pm
Businesses are being briefed to wave flags, bring out the bunting and raise the red, white and blue for Blackburn as the town centre prepares to celebrate their championship win as Town Centre of the Year.
Spring Street Fair to bring 360° Dome Cinema to Town
Published at: Thursday 18 May 2017 at 11:22 am
A giant 360° dome cinema will be landing in Blackburn this Saturday at the first of Blackburn Business Improvement District’s Street Fairs of 2017.
Blackburn hoping to Bloom again!
Published at: Tuesday 11 April 2017 at 9:42 am
Blackburn has been selected to represent Business Improvement Districts in the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals 2017.
Join the Party Parade!
Published at: Friday 16 December 2016 at 1:05 pm
Fireworks will fly this weekend as Blackburn celebrates winning the national Great British High Street awards with a grand finale Christmas event for all the family.
A Greener Christmas in Blackburn
Published at: Tuesday 13 December 2016 at 11:04 am
This Christmas, Blackburn is promoting a much greener holiday with the help of 160 solar powered Christmas trees decorating the town.
Massive Christmas Street Fair set to be a Cracker this weekend
Published at: Thursday 8 December 2016 at 2:11 pm
Blackburn is gearing up for a BIG Christmas Street Fair this Saturday when around 100 traders come to the town to bring a range of Christmas crafts and treats along with street food and drink.
Blackburn BID goes Nutcrackers for Small Business Saturday
Published at: Friday 2 December 2016 at 11:13 am
An army of Nutcracker king soldiers will descend on Blackburn this weekend as the Blackburn BID launches its Giant Nutcracker Trail for Small Business Saturday.
Blackburn Lights up as Ted steals the show
Published at: Monday 28 November 2016 at 10:49 am
Blackburn’s Christmas Lights were switched on in spectacular fashion on Saturday, November 26 when a local man brought an emotional performance to the crowd of thousands.
Festive family fun at Blackburn’s Lights Switch On
Published at: Friday 18 November 2016 at 2:50 pm
The line-up for a new style, family lights switch on featuring a local hero has been released by Blackburn’s Business Improvement District (BID) and is set to kick off Blackburn’s Christmas celebrations.
Blackburn’s Big Christmas
Published at: Tuesday 15 November 2016 at 3:12 pm
A host of fantastic festive events are coming to Blackburn this Christmas.
Blackburn is leading in UK High Street awards
Published at: Monday 7 November 2016 at 3:01 pm
For the second week Blackburn is proudly still leading the way in a nationwide competition to find the nation’s best town centre.
