News stories tagged as "Kate Hollern"
GET out your best pastels, paints, pens and pencils…
Published at: Thursday 18 February 2016 at 4:34 pm
School children across Blackburn with Darwen are invited to take part in a special arts competition to celebrate and honour mums across the borough.
Good friends meet for top afternoon of entertainment
Published at: Thursday 26 March 2015 at 9:41 am
Performances of classic pop hits and lively games of bingo brought older people in Darwen together.
Olympian gives new £13m centre gold seal of approval
Published at: Friday 20 March 2015 at 4:29 pm
Double Olympic Gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE praised the new Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre during the official opening ceremony today, saying she hoped it inspired future athletes.
Leader presents cheque to Friends group
Published at: Thursday 19 March 2015 at 5:22 pm
Cllr Kate Hollern, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has presented a cheque of £500 to Friends of Holy Trinity.
New Youth MP Announced.
Published at: Tuesday 17 March 2015 at 5:21 pm
The new youth MP for Blackburn with Darwen has been elected.
Election fever hits Blackburn and Darwen in Youth MP vote
Published at: Tuesday 10 March 2015 at 12:26 pm
As the General Election approaches, students in Blackburn with Darwen are preparing for an election of their own.
Community Newsletter Receives Your Call Funding.
Published at: Friday 6 March 2015 at 5:03 pm
A Local volunteer that took it upon herself to bring community news and advice to her local area has received a Your Call grant for her “amazing” efforts.
‘Just Good Friends’ event brings older people together
Published at: Thursday 26 February 2015 at 5:46 pm
There was dancing, good food and good company at an event held for older people
The ‘Just Good Friends’ event held in the Concert Hall in King Georges Hall saw almost 300 people entertained by live music, and also taking part in a free raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.
Up to 80 new jobs coming to Blackburn
Published at: Monday 23 February 2015 at 4:02 pm
Up to 80 new jobs could be created after Security firm Chubb announced a multi-million pound plan to redevelop its Blackburn site.
MP Cuts Ribbon on New Buildings.
Published at: Tuesday 17 February 2015 at 5:21 pm
A Blackburn Primary school is celebrating following the grand opening of their new buildings.
Come along to largest job fair in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Friday 13 February 2015 at 11:19 am
Young people looking for employment in 2015 are being invited to one of the largest “Jobs Fair” in the borough.
Olympic freestyle swimmer Rebecca Adlington set to open Blackburn’s new sports centre
Published at: Thursday 12 February 2015 at 1:26 pm
Olympic freestyle swimmer Rebecca Adlington is set to open Blackburn’s new £13.5m Sports and Leisure Centre in March.
Borough marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Published at: Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 1:48 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents came out in force, with around 120 people gathering to remember all the victims of genocide for Holocaust Memorial Day.
Winter warmer gives older people a boost in Darwen
Published at: Friday 23 January 2015 at 3:32 pm
Music, bingo and a hearty meal got the thumbs-up at an event for older people.
Blackburn with Darwen Business Awards Launched
Published at: Monday 12 January 2015 at 4:04 pm
The 2015 Hive Blackburn and Darwen Business Awards has been officially launched in association with Blackburn College and Capita with the aim of celebrating the best of business in the Borough.
Your Call Volunteers Honoured.
Published at: Monday 15 December 2014 at 4:36 pm
The Council leader Councillor Kate Hollern and Councillor Jim Smith welcomed dozens of Your Call volunteers to a special event at the Council’s depot at Davy Field industrial estate last week (Friday December 12th 2014).
Staff donate toys to Christmas Toy Store
Published at: Monday 15 December 2014 at 1:52 pm
Generous Council staff have got into the Christmas spirit, donating toys to Children’s Storehouse, as part of their Christmas Toy Store which helps families who would otherwise be unable to give their child a present this Christmas.
Jobs, homes, health are all top priorities for the Council
Published at: Tuesday 2 December 2014 at 12:54 pm
Creating more jobs, supporting business growth and improving housing are set to remain key priorities for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Friends, food and fancy footwork!
Published at: Friday 28 November 2014 at 4:58 pm
Hundreds of people gathered together for good food, dancing and song at a huge fun –and free – event for older people in the borough.
Young people ‘Take Over’ Blackburn with Darwen Council
Published at: Monday 24 November 2014 at 5:06 pm
Over 70 young people “took over” Blackburn with Darwen Council on Friday, November 21, as part of Takeover Day 2014.
Lovers of running in for a treat
Published at: Monday 24 November 2014 at 3:18 pm
People enjoying Blackburn’s love affair with running can now sign up for the town’s biggest annual road race.
Young people ‘take over’ Council
Published at: Monday 17 November 2014 at 6:04 pm
Young people will be “taking over” Blackburn with Darwen Council on Friday, November 21, as part of Takeover Day 2014.
Businesses plan for prosperity.
Published at: Monday 17 November 2014 at 8:53 am
A blueprint to make Blackburn with Darwen a more prosperous place to be has been unveiled.
Can you lend a friendly hand for older people?
Published at: Friday 7 November 2014 at 1:45 pm
Older people in the borough are in need of free transport to get them to a special afternoon tea event – to help them make new friends and get out and about.
