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Blackburn with Darwen Planning Department in the Top 3%
Speeds of processing planning applications in Blackburn with Darwen continue to improve, putting the Council top of all Lancashire authorities for major…
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NHS worker becomes Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen
NHS Healthcare Assistant and former textile worker Coun Parwaiz Akhtar is the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen for 2023/24.
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New Prayer Shelter at Pleasington Cemetery nears completion
A new prayer shelter at Pleasington Cemetery will soon be open, allowing families to respectfully say goodbye to their loved ones at…
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Blackburn receives more Government Levelling Up Cash
Blackburn with Darwen has been announced as a new Government Levelling Up Partner – unlocking £20m of new funding.
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New Look Darwen Play Area gets ready to Open
Work to finish a new Darwen-themed play area at Blacksnape Playing Fields is due to be completed in the coming days and…
Community
Closures for Shops, Venues and Council Services for the Queen’s Funeral
Changes to business hours and opening for a whole range of local shops, venues and leisure attractions in the area.
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Council Announce Closures and Changes for Queen’s Funeral
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced a raft of closures and changes to council services for Monday 19 September, the day…
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A new Quacking idea to reduce litter in Corporation Park
Corporation Park is now home to a new Duck Feed Dispenser, becoming one of only a handful of councils in the UK…
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New People’s Jury to help mould Climate Change Crisis Policy in Blackburn
A new People’s Jury on the Climate Change Crisis is set to be held in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Council issue Heatwave Advice
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses are reminding people to stay safe in the expected extreme heat and follow relevant health advice.
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Leader of the Council says “We are aiming big” in Open Letter to residents
Councillor Phil Riley, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, has written a message to the borough’s residents.
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Lighting of the Jubilee beacon at Darwen Tower – everything you need to know!
A Jubilee beacon will be lit at Darwen Tower to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign on the evening of Thursday, June 2nd.