News stories tagged as "Blackburn with Darwen"
Job Club support in the community for you
Published at: Monday 6 February 2023 at 1:37 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is delivering employment support in the local community with a special launch event for its Job Clubs.
Message on the Local Election from Denise Park, Chief Executive and Returning Officer for Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 13 April 2022 at 4:16 pm
The Local Elections are nearly here and will take place on Thursday, May 5 – and the deadline to register to vote is the end of tomorrow (Thursday, April 14).
The countdown is on to this year’s local elections
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 1:42 pm
Voters are set to go to the polls to elect their local councillors in May.
Online Covid-19 vaccination bookings are now open for 12-15 year olds
Published at: Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 3:22 pm
Young people aged 12-15 in Blackburn with Darwen can now get their Covid-19 vaccine at vaccination sites in the borough with an appointment booked on the NHS National Booking Service.
Self-isolation pilot boost for Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Friday 18 June 2021 at 1:00 pm
Blackburn with Darwen has been chosen as one of the areas to take part in a new Government pilot to help people who have to self-isolate and stay at home.
Blackburn with Darwen moves to Tier 3 alert level
Published at: Friday 16 October 2020 at 1:55 pm
Following the completion of this week’s negotiations between the Government and Lancashire leaders on coronavirus restrictions, we are now able to confirm the latest position for the borough.
Birth registrations due to start again soon – update
Published at: Tuesday 7 July 2020 at 7:11 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s registrars are working hard to get the register office Covid-secure so you can register your baby’s birth.
Get in the know – European Parliamentary Elections
Published at: Monday 20 May 2019 at 4:54 pm
European Parliamentary Elections are taking place in the UK on Thursday 23 May.
Countdown starts to local elections
Published at: Tuesday 27 March 2018 at 2:26 pm
Voters are set to go to the polls to elect their local councillors in May.
More national plaudits for BwD Wellbeing Service
Published at: Wednesday 7 March 2018 at 9:58 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s award-winning Wellbeing Service has been praised in a national report by a leading health think tank.
Can you do your bit to spread a little bit of kindness?
Published at: Monday 13 November 2017 at 11:39 am
Everyone in Blackburn with Darwen is being encouraged to spread a little bit of kindness as part of a national event.
Trading Standards joins ‘scam team’ to help vulnerable people
Published at: Friday 1 September 2017 at 12:19 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Public Protection Service has joined forces with National Trading Standards’ National Scams Team to protect vulnerable consumers in the borough.
Blackburn unveils prime digital advertising space
Published at: Wednesday 26 July 2017 at 2:30 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has unveiled its new digital billboard.
Changes proposed to the Coroners Service
Published at: Thursday 29 June 2017 at 2:26 pm
Proposals have been put forward to join-up Coroners Services in Lancashire, to provide a consistent service to bereaved families.
Shisha café prosecuted
Published at: Thursday 1 June 2017 at 4:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Public Protection team has closed a premises which allowed people to smoke inside.
Last chance to cast your vote for Blackburn and Darwen’s education heroes
Published at: Thursday 11 May 2017 at 12:55 pm
Nominations are open for just one more day for the annual East Lancashire Schools Awards – so don’t miss your chance to get our schools and pupils in the spotlight.
Council aims and ambitions announced
Published at: Friday 25 November 2016 at 1:54 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is pledging to stay ambitious and to tackle financial challenges head on.
National social care charity backs Good Neighbours Awards
Published at: Thursday 17 December 2015 at 4:16 pm
A national social care charity is to be a major sponsor of next year’s Good Neighbours Awards.
Local churches and faith groups celebrate £4 million worth of good news
Published at: Tuesday 15 September 2015 at 1:56 pm
Churches and faith groups across Blackburn and Darwen contribute over £4 million to the local economy, a new report shows.
VE Day commemorated across the borough
Published at: Wednesday 13 May 2015 at 9:55 am
Several events took place across the borough as Blackburn and Darwen commemorated the 70th anniversary of VE Day, the date when victory in Europe was declared following years of conflict during the Second World War
Taking place on Friday, 8 May Outside both Blackburn and Darwen Town Halls, ceremonies took place which included the observing of a two minutes silence at 3pm, which the Blackburn Town Hall ceremony being led by Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Cllr Alan Cottam.
