News stories tagged as "Councillor"
Council celebrates St George’s Day
Published at: Friday 21 April 2023 at 11:53 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council will mark St George’s Day with a very special message on its digital advertising screens.
Household Support Scheme to extend this year
Published at: Friday 10 March 2023 at 10:49 am
A new phase of the Household Support Scheme has been given the go ahead to carry on helping people with the rising cost of living.
Never give up on giving up!
Published at: Tuesday 7 March 2023 at 9:04 am
Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to give quitting another go ahead of this year’s No Smoking Day on March 8.
Internet access for Blackburn’s homeless pods
Published at: Monday 13 February 2023 at 2:35 pm
Temporary accommodation which aims to support vulnerable groups is to receive free high speed internet access.
Let’s Connect for Children’s Mental Health Week
Published at: Wednesday 8 February 2023 at 10:48 am
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week and the theme for this year is Let’s Connect.
Fuel and energy help roadshows coming to Blackburn and Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 30 November 2022 at 9:51 am
Special roadshows are coming to Blackburn with Darwen to give people advice and support about fuel and energy costs this winter.
Borough gets ready to crown its community heroes
Published at: Monday 24 October 2022 at 9:15 am
People all over Blackburn with Darwen have nominated hundreds of their local heroes for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards.
Support for cost of living – are you eligible?
Published at: Thursday 6 October 2022 at 4:42 pm
A new phase of the Household Support Scheme will launch on Monday, October 10 – with some changes to who can apply.
Town centre event promoting Better Mental Health for All
Published at: Thursday 6 October 2022 at 3:28 pm
Due to the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the difficult decision was taken to postpone the World Suicide Prevention Day vigils in September in line with other local and national events, as the nation entered a period of mourning.
You’ve got what it takes to quit this Stoptober!
Published at: Thursday 29 September 2022 at 3:11 pm
Stoptober is nearly here and now is the time to give stopping smoking a go.
Public Health Annual Report – now online
Published at: Thursday 29 September 2022 at 12:48 pm
The Director of Public Health annual report outlining the health and wellbeing of Blackburn with Darwen’s residents has been published.
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.
Blackburn with Darwen to hold town centre vigils to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Published at: Thursday 11 August 2022 at 5:48 pm
Hundreds of people in Blackburn and Darwen will come together on Saturday, 10 September to raise awareness of suicide in the borough.
Cost of Living Crisis – Health and Wellbeing Board and partners pledge to carry on support
Published at: Thursday 11 August 2022 at 4:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Health and Wellbeing Board held a special meeting to discuss further ways to support residents through the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Leader pens open letter
Published at: Thursday 23 June 2022 at 1:14 pm
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has written a message to the borough’s residents.
Could you be a Shared Lives superhero?
Published at: Thursday 16 June 2022 at 2:32 pm
We are looking for super people to become part of our rewarding Shared Lives scheme.
The search is on for our Blackburn with Darwen superheroes!
Published at: Monday 6 June 2022 at 7:54 am
Today is the launch of the Community Volunteer Awards 2022 to celebrate the amazing people and groups who make a big difference in our borough.
Big goals on the way to tackle tooth decay
Published at: Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 1:00 pm
A new oral health strategy has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen to help boost children’s teeth health in the borough.
Household Support Scheme extended for energy bills and food
Published at: Wednesday 11 May 2022 at 11:22 am
The Government has announced the Household Support Scheme will be extended to help with the rising cost of living.
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.
Blackburn bids to become Lancashire’s first Sugar Smart town
Published at: Monday 21 March 2022 at 11:29 am
Blackburn has pledged to become Lancashire’s first Sugar Smart town by campaigning to cut the amount of sugar residents consume.
Be Well website launches – all your health needs in one place
Published at: Thursday 17 March 2022 at 1:24 pm
There is now a one stop shop online for all your health and wellbeing needs – whatever stage of life you are at.
Support for energy bills – Council Tax Energy rebate
Published at: Wednesday 9 March 2022 at 11:56 am
The Government has announced support to help with rising costs of energy for certain households in the borough.
Be a quitter this No Smoking Day!
Published at: Wednesday 9 March 2022 at 9:33 am
Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to give quitting another go on No Smoking Day 2022.
