News stories tagged as "Vicky McGurk"
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.
Support for cost of living – are you eligible?
Published at: Thursday 6 October 2022 at 4:42 pm
A new phase of the Household Support Scheme will launch on Monday, October 10 – with some changes to who can apply.
Household Support Scheme extended for energy bills and food
Published at: Wednesday 11 May 2022 at 11:22 am
The Government has announced the Household Support Scheme will be extended to help with the rising cost of living.
Support for energy bills – Council Tax Energy rebate
Published at: Wednesday 9 March 2022 at 11:56 am
The Government has announced support to help with rising costs of energy for certain households in the borough.
Extra investment plans announced in new Council budget
Published at: Tuesday 1 March 2022 at 9:00 am
The Council has approved its budget for the coming year – with a boost for many Council services.
New Household Support Scheme to help families this winter
Published at: Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 3:55 pm
A new scheme is being launched in advance of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on 3rd December to give support to families and children and other vulnerable adults through the winter period to access food, support with utility bills and other essentials to help keep people warm and fed.
Difficult decisions as budget is set for 2021/22
Published at: Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 10:40 am
Council Tax in Blackburn and Darwen is set to rise but Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced new investment in waste services.
Self-isolation payments – are you eligible?
Published at: Friday 5 February 2021 at 2:14 pm
People are being encouraged to get a coronavirus test if they have any symptoms – and financial help could be available if you test positive and need to self-isolate.
Market stalls lockdown rent to be waived
Published at: Wednesday 16 September 2020 at 4:06 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council will not be collecting rent from market traders for the lockdown period.
Financial support available in response to coronavirus
Published at: Thursday 11 June 2020 at 3:09 pm
More households in Blackburn with Darwen could be eligible to receive extra council tax and housing support during the coronavirus crisis.
Blackburn with Darwen has a brand new plan for the planet
Published at: Wednesday 12 February 2020 at 4:52 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s new Climate Change Champion has launched the borough’s fight to make a difference to the environment.
