News stories tagged as "Phil Riley"
New Café Harmony creating more culture in Blackburn as international food hub opens its doors
Published at: Thursday 18 May 2023 at 10:53 am
An International Food Hub launched in Blackburn this week supporting integration and culture across the borough.
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.
Council responds to finance settlement announcement
Published at: Wednesday 21 December 2022 at 9:25 am
The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published the latest Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.
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.
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.
Progressive borough promises to ‘think big’ as leadership changes
Published at: Thursday 30 June 2022 at 9:08 am
At a civic reception for retiring Council Leader Mohammed Khan CBE, Blackburn with Darwen Council affirmed its commitment to moving forward and ‘thinking big’ on behalf of its diverse communities.
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.
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.
New lease of life plans for Griffin Lodge with proposals for health hub
Published at: Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 11:03 am
Proposals to restore and extend Blackburn’s historic Griffin Lodge as a health and wellbeing centre for local people have been submitted to planners at the Council.
Record-breaking year for our borough’s community heroes!
Published at: Tuesday 14 September 2021 at 11:45 am
People all over Blackburn with Darwen have nominated a record number of local heroes for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards.
Prestigious Hive Business Awards launched for 2021
Published at: Tuesday 10 August 2021 at 4:25 pm
The Hive business network has officially launched their prestigious Blackburn and Darwen business awards for 2021.
Pioneering NHS founders to be honoured in exciting new housing development
Published at: Thursday 25 March 2021 at 5:07 pm
A new Blackburn housing development will pay tribute to the legendary people who led to the founding of the NHS by naming its streets after them.
Business help for covid cases in the workplace
Published at: Thursday 25 February 2021 at 11:26 am
An information pack is available to help businesses that have Covid-19 cases in the workplace.
More business checks to take place to make sure workplaces are Covid-secure
Published at: Thursday 11 February 2021 at 2:32 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council are again joining up with the Health and Safety Executive to carry out Covid spot checks on local businesses.
New Lockdown Grants announced
Published at: Wednesday 6 January 2021 at 4:05 pm
More support for businesses has been announced as the country enters a further lockdown.
Big development approved at major Blackburn town centre gateway
Published at: Wednesday 23 December 2020 at 10:03 am
The Council has approved a major development proposal for a new petrol station complex.
The Season of Good Will in Darwen
Published at: Tuesday 22 December 2020 at 1:57 pm
When 2020 began, no-one would have dreamt that we would have spent the majority of our year at home for our own safety and the serious ramifications this would bring both for people’s livelihoods and wellbeing.
Business investment still building in Blackburn despite challenging times
Published at: Friday 18 December 2020 at 10:04 am
New businesses have been given the green light by the Council to start building their firms on one of Blackburn’s prime development sites.
‘Pop up’ at borough’s Christmas markets this weekend
Published at: Friday 4 December 2020 at 2:30 pm
Festive cheer is coming to Blackburn with Darwen this weekend with pop-up Christmas markets taking place in both towns.
Restoration of Victorian shops and warehouses at Lord Street West starts
Published at: Thursday 3 December 2020 at 10:50 am
The Townscape Heritage Project is excited to announce that work will now start at Lord Street West in Blackburn town centre this week.
Business and financial support for new lockdown measures
Published at: Thursday 5 November 2020 at 4:39 pm
New business closures and restrictions are being introduced by the Government from Thursday, November 5th as the country enters anther lockdown.
New support for Blackburn with Darwen businesses under Tier 3 measures
Published at: Tuesday 27 October 2020 at 4:53 pm
The Government has announced further funding to support businesses that are required to close due to local restrictions.
Police hand out £10,000 fine following illegal party at Blackburn’s Cellar Bar
Published at: Tuesday 20 October 2020 at 9:42 am
Lancashire Police have handed out the highest fine possible after closing down a party at the former Cellar Bar.
Council teams up with Health and Safety Executive to check businesses are Covid secure
Published at: Tuesday 29 September 2020 at 1:07 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will be joining up with the Health and Safety Executive to carry out Covid spot checks on local businesses.