News stories tagged as "Blackburn with Darwen Council"
Local Election results are in!
Published at: Friday 5 May 2023 at 11:01 am
The vote count has now finished at King George’s Hall for the 2023 Local Elections.
Ukrainian resident working for Blackburn with Darwen Council shares her story and thanks team
Published at: Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 11:08 am
When the war in Ukraine broke out in February this year millions of people fled to find shelter.
Children helped to ‘Give Up Loving Pop’ and cut sugary drinks in new campaign
Published at: Thursday 3 March 2022 at 1:31 pm
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust has teamed-up with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and public health organisations Healthy Stadia and Food Active to help children cut back on sugary drinks in 2022.
Parent champions are bringing happy and healthy smiles to Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 1:39 pm
Parent champions are being trained in Blackburn with Darwen to help local families give their little ones a healthy smile
The Kind to Teeth campaign has been launched this week by Food Active and Blackburn with Darwen Council aimed at training parents and carers with children under 5 to support local parents with advice on suitable drink choices to help protect their little one’s teeth.
Community heroes return!
Published at: Wednesday 2 June 2021 at 11:13 am
There has never been a better time to celebrate the amazing work of our local volunteer heroes.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is asking you to be a “good egg” to prevent wildfires this Easter
Published at: Tuesday 30 March 2021 at 5:44 pm
With Easter half term upon us and lockdown restrictions easing allowing social gatherings outdoors, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) is preparing for the possibilities of wildfires.
Let’s Do it for Blackburn with Darwen!
Published at: Thursday 28 January 2021 at 3:07 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has joined forces with the Lancashire Telegraph on a new campaign urging everyone in the borough to play their part in beating coronavirus.
Council working to balance budget during Covid-19 crisis
Published at: Thursday 2 July 2020 at 1:59 pm
A report detailing the Council’s finances is set to be discussed at the Executive Board meeting on Thursday, July 9th.
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.
Online business support sessions this week
Published at: Wednesday 6 May 2020 at 10:18 am
The next online Q&A event for local businesses is taking place on Thursday, May 7th to give support during the coronavirus crisis.
The search for unsung heroes in Blackburn and Darwen has begun
Published at: Friday 24 January 2020 at 10:07 am
Today is the launch of the Community Volunteer Awards 2020 to celebrate the remarkable people and groups who make a difference in Blackburn and Darwen
Nominations are now open for all the local heroes who dedicate themselves to people and places in the borough and help to make it a better place.
Nominate your local heroes for the 2019 Community Volunteer Awards
Published at: Tuesday 5 March 2019 at 10:57 am
Nominate your local heroes for the 2019 Community Volunteer Awards
It’s time to show local heroes some love as Blackburn with Darwen’s Community Volunteer Awards open for nominations.
Tribute to Council worker, Ruth
Published at: Wednesday 9 January 2019 at 12:38 pm
A popular member of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Public Health team sadly passed away just before Christmas.
Plans submitted for exciting new Lower Darwen development
Published at: Friday 7 December 2018 at 11:29 am
An outline planning application to transform a vacant site near Junction 4 of the M65 has been submitted by developers Barnfield Blackburn Ltd.
New development to bring jobs and homes to Lower Darwen
Published at: Monday 22 October 2018 at 11:20 am
A project to develop a prime piece of disused land in Lower Darwen has started.
Road safety crackdown in October
Published at: Tuesday 2 October 2018 at 3:36 pm
Careless drivers and inappropriate parking are being targeted in a new campaign in Blackburn and Darwen
A partnership between Lancashire Police and Blackburn with Darwen Parking Services, will see mobile patrols observing traffic to curb irresponsible driving and irresponsible parking that can put other road users and pedestrians at risk.
Big careers fair is just the job at annual event
Published at: Friday 14 September 2018 at 12:29 pm
Thousands of people flocked to a huge careers fair for new job opportunities in Blackburn, Darwen and beyond.
How to contact the Mayor
Published at: Friday 25 May 2018 at 9:36 am
If you are organising an event and you would like to invite Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Mayor and Mayoress please use the contact details below.
Darwen Market Square Plans Unveiled
Published at: Friday 26 January 2018 at 3:43 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is investing £1.5 million in the future of Darwen Town Centre by creating a fantastic public space right in the heart of the town.
Play an ‘active’ part in tackling workplace inactivity
Published at: Thursday 11 January 2018 at 8:58 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing an eight-week campaign to tackle inactivity in the workplace.
Don’t feel alone this festive season
Published at: Thursday 21 December 2017 at 1:53 pm
The Mall Blackburn has teamed up with Blackburn with Darwen Council, We Stand Together and local community groups to host a get together for people who feel lonely or isolated this festive season.
Blackburn partnership starts work on housing development on Gib Lane
Published at: Wednesday 13 December 2017 at 11:13 am
Capita’s partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Council has started infrastructure work to support an exciting new project for 700 new homes.
Children’s Services rated among best in the country
Published at: Friday 8 December 2017 at 9:01 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been praised for its ‘early help and well co-ordinated support’ by Ofsted inspectors who rated children’s services in the area as good.
