News stories tagged as "councillor phil riley"
Homeless pods supporting borough’s vulnerable as temperatures drop this winter
Published at: Monday 12 December 2022 at 4:02 pm
As the cold weather takes its toll and temperatures drop dramatically, Blackburn with Darwen’s homeless pods are back up and running for those in need.
New grant programme for businesses opens today
Published at: Monday 16 November 2020 at 4:42 pm
The Council has opened the second Covid Discretionary Business Grant Programme for local businesses affected by the current lockdown.
Coronavirus: Council support for our borough’s businesses
Published at: Monday 23 March 2020 at 3:34 pm
We know this is a very worrying time for businesses and their employees.
Success during Empty Homes Week
Published at: Friday 19 October 2018 at 2:56 pm
An empty house with a 6ft pile of rubbish in the back yard will be given a new lease of life.
Plans for new development to complete Cathedral Square
Published at: Friday 21 September 2018 at 12:24 pm
A planning application is due to be submitted today (September 21) to complete Blackburn’s Cathedral Square development.
Work set to start on £1.3m flagship project in Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 11 July 2018 at 5:33 pm
Work is set to start next week on an ambitious £1.3 million scheme to develop a new public space for events and entertainment in the heart of Darwen town centre.
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.
Consultation on proposed changes to concessionary disabled travel card scheme
Published at: Thursday 5 July 2018 at 2:40 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is proposing to change its concessionary disabled travel card scheme.
Top contract for Community Clothing
Published at: Tuesday 26 June 2018 at 10:06 am
A clothing manufacturer founded in Blackburn by celebrity tailor Patrick Grant is proving popular with Topshop and Topman customers.
Record crowds make national festival a success
Published at: Tuesday 15 May 2018 at 10:11 am
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Blackburn town centre over the weekend to ensure the National Festival of Making was a huge success.
Beggars helped during town centre campaign
Published at: Friday 3 November 2017 at 4:56 pm
A new campaign to help beggars off the town centre streets has provided help, support, food and accommodation to vulnerable people in Blackburn.
Joy at £25,000 Funding Boost of Blackburn’s Festival of Light
Published at: Monday 30 October 2017 at 2:13 pm
Darwen Christmas lights switch-on with X Factor’s Ben Haenow
Published at: Friday 20 October 2017 at 8:36 am
Ice skating rink also coming to town
X Factor winner Ben Haenow is to switch-on this year’s Christmas lights in Darwen.
Warm welcome for Blackburn Visitors
Published at: Friday 7 July 2017 at 3:31 pm
Blackbun’s gateway sign at Larkhill is now underway, capturing rich and diverse history of Blackburn.
Everyone welcome to fun day for new look park
Published at: Wednesday 5 July 2017 at 2:36 pm
A fun day is being held to celebrate the revamp of a popular Blackburn park.
Plans follow calls for new public space in the heart of Darwen
Published at: Tuesday 27 June 2017 at 1:53 pm
An initial plan for a new public space in the ‘Heart of Darwen’ has been revealed following calls for an open area to hold events.
Celebrity chef to speak at Blackburn business event
Published at: Friday 25 November 2016 at 12:58 pm
Lancashire businesses are invited to a special networking event where they will hear from home-grown celebrity chef Nigel Haworth.
Hundreds of new homes given the green light
Published at: Friday 11 November 2016 at 12:55 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed an announcement that gives the green light to hundreds of new homes.
