News stories tagged as "social integration"
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.
‘Ordinary People’ prepare to unite for Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony
Published at: Sunday 15 January 2023 at 6:45 pm
The borough’s annual Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony will bring our local community together to remember and pay respects to victims of genocide, oppression and torture.
Ukrainian resident working for Blackburn with Darwen Council shares her story and thanks team
Published at: Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 11:08 am
When the war in Ukraine broke out in February this year millions of people fled to find shelter.
Nominations open for the 1V Awards 2023 Leader’s Award
Published at: Friday 11 November 2022 at 11:11 am
Know someone who deserves recognition for how they help bring our local communities together?
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.
Volunteers needed to become ESOL Buddies
Published at: Wednesday 23 February 2022 at 4:25 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s social integration team is looking for people to become ESOL Buddies, supporting people who are learning English as a second language.
Sharing interfaith perspectives in the ESOL classroom
Published at: Tuesday 16 November 2021 at 10:11 pm
This week is Interfaith Week, which focuses on fostering a better understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs, and recognising the contributions of everyone to our communities.
Council Leader & One Voice Blackburn search for Covid heroes
Published at: Friday 30 July 2021 at 8:48 am
The Council is once again working with One Voice Blackburn to find our local Covid heroes, as we announce the nomination process for the 1V Leader’s Award.
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.
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.
Polish woman shares surge testing message
Published at: Friday 11 June 2021 at 9:32 am
A Community Ambassador is supporting Blackburn with Darwen’s surge testing with videos in her native Polish.
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?
Borough’s integration work praised in national policy report
Published at: Tuesday 23 March 2021 at 3:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s social integration work has been included in a national policy paper on community cohesion, as a good example of bringing people from different backgrounds together.
Pandemic volunteering helps us stay positive
Published at: Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 2:48 pm
People in Blackburn with Darwen are 90% more likely to volunteer when compared with people from other areas of England, and this is helping them to stay positive about the future.
We’re Learning English Together!
Published at: Wednesday 30 December 2020 at 9:46 am
The first learners to complete an innovative English language programme are feeling more confident about speaking English in public.
Blackburn with Darwen people pulling together during pandemic, research finds
Published at: Wednesday 28 October 2020 at 11:53 am
People in Blackburn with Darwen have developed stronger relationships with others during the Coronavirus pandemic, a national research study has found.
Imagining a better world this Refugee Week
Published at: Wednesday 17 June 2020 at 2:39 pm
Refugee communities in Blackburn with Darwen are imagining a better future as they shine a light on refugee experiences this week.
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.
Community Ambassador’s recipe for supporting families in need
Published at: Tuesday 9 June 2020 at 10:38 am
Local resident Mehrun Jogee has worked tirelessly to provide nutritious hot meals for vulnerable residents across Blackburn with Darwen during the Coronavirus crisis.
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.
