News stories tagged as "Integration"
Local businesses celebrate progress on diversity
Published at: Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 10:19 am
Blackburn with Darwen businesses who have taken part in the borough’s social integration programme have celebrated their ongoing work to make their workplaces more diverse and inclusive.
Grants awarded for social integration projects
Published at: Monday 19 July 2021 at 10:07 am
A total of 22 local groups will receive funding from Blackburn with Darwen’s social integration programme to take forward projects designed to help make a stronger borough.
Pledging to remember victims and survivors on Srebrenica Memorial Day
Published at: Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 3:44 pm
As Srebrenica Memorial Day approaches, the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen and the Council Leader are pledging to learn from the lessons of history to help build safe and tolerant communities.
Blending backgrounds through a shared love of music
Published at: Friday 25 June 2021 at 2:50 pm
Students from McNally Music Tuition have joined forces with One Voice Blackburn to form ‘BANNED Cohesion’ – a diverse and inclusive ensemble.
Youth Ambassadors back in BwD!
Published at: Friday 7 May 2021 at 9:27 am
Next month local young people will have the chance to take part in a programme that aims to empower them to make a difference through social integration and social action projects.
Grants available for community projects to build a stronger borough
Published at: Monday 26 April 2021 at 5:27 pm
Got an idea for a project that will help to bring people in Blackburn with Darwen together?
Take part in research on impact of Covid-19 on communities
Published at: Friday 12 June 2020 at 5:37 pm
A national research study is looking into the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on community cohesion – and over 18s in Blackburn with Darwen are invited to take part.
Taking steps to recruit a more diverse workforce
Published at: Friday 6 March 2020 at 11:44 am
One of the borough’s largest social housing providers is reviewing its recruitment practices after taking part in a programme to help local workforces become more diverse.
Another chance to have your say on community issues
Published at: Thursday 13 February 2020 at 11:05 am
Litter, jobs and opportunities, and events that bring people together are just some of the issues local people have discussed at Community Voices events over the last eight months.
Making connections to build stronger neighbourhoods together
Published at: Monday 10 February 2020 at 9:09 am
Community-spirited people from across Blackburn with Darwen came together to share ideas of how to make their neighbourhoods stronger.
Young Sara Wins Top Leadership Accolade
Published at: Wednesday 5 February 2020 at 10:40 am
A young Blackburn student who wrote a speech that attracted international acclaim has won a major local award.
New youth forum to be shaped by 11 to 19 year olds
Published at: Friday 31 January 2020 at 9:40 am
A new youth group is giving young people in Blackburn with Darwen a voice to discuss their big issues.
Community to stand together at Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony
Published at: Wednesday 22 January 2020 at 3:30 pm
A ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day is being planned to bring the community together to remember and pay respects to victims of genocide, oppression and torture.
Community Ambassador Saleha inspired to set up integration football league
Published at: Tuesday 10 December 2019 at 8:38 am
An Audley woman is planning a new football league to help refugees and asylum seekers integrate into local life having taken part in the Community Ambassador programme.
Community pulls together to share food so no one needs to be alone this Christmas
Published at: Monday 9 December 2019 at 3:44 pm
There’s no need for anyone to be alone over Christmas thanks to kind-hearted community groups planning festive meals for isolated and vulnerable people, as well as local celebrations.
Schools joined-up for writing inspiration
Published at: Wednesday 27 November 2019 at 9:07 am
Pupils from two local primary schools got some inspiration to write spooky stories during a day spent together at Turton Tower.
Get your voice heard at local events
Published at: Tuesday 5 November 2019 at 10:00 am
Got things you’d like to raise about living in your neighbourhood?
Community Ambassador programme takes off to Belfast
Published at: Wednesday 16 October 2019 at 5:12 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Community Ambassadors programme took off in week four with a residential trip to Belfast.
Share views on getting around in BwD for your chance to win shopping vouchers
Published at: Tuesday 15 October 2019 at 2:44 pm
Local people are being asked for their views on getting around in Blackburn with Darwen in a borough-wide transport survey – and have the chance to win one of five £50 The Mall shopping vouchers for taking part.
Minister endorses borough’s social integration progress
Published at: Thursday 10 October 2019 at 4:06 pm
The new Faith & Communities Minister was given an overview of the borough’s social integration programme on a visit to Blackburn with Darwen earlier today.
College offers training programme to create diverse workforces
Published at: Wednesday 9 October 2019 at 12:33 pm
Blackburn College has delivered a new programme designed to give Lancashire’s employers access to skills, training and resources that will enable them to develop harmonious and diverse workforces.
Community groups awarded grants for social integration projects
Published at: Tuesday 24 September 2019 at 2:46 pm
A total of 26 local groups will receive funding from Blackburn with Darwen’s social integration programme to take forward projects designed to help make a stronger borough.
Community Voices heard right across the borough
Published at: Wednesday 11 September 2019 at 2:31 pm
People from all walks of life and different neighbourhoods are sharing their opinions on life in Blackburn with Darwen.
Two weeks left to apply for Our Community, Our Future grants
Published at: Thursday 22 August 2019 at 9:01 am
There’s just over two weeks left for local groups to apply for funding for projects that will help to break down barriers between people from different backgrounds.
