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Extra bins for food waste collections for all residents coming in 2026
Starting in June 2026, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council will introduce a food waste collection service for all residents.
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Former Thwaites Town Centre Site to become Temporary Vehicle Storage Depot
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Maple Grove Developments have agreed for Leyland DAF Trucks to use the former Thwaites brewery site in…
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Blackburn Town Centre Parking Charges to increase in 2024
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council have announced they are to increase the cost of parking in Blackburn Town Centre from 5th February…
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St John’s Church: A new chapter for historic Blackburn building
Artist impressions have been released for the first time of how Blackburn's St John's church could be transformed into a high-quality, sustainable…
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Queen’s Park Gets a Safety Makeover with New Cycle Trail and Play Area
Significant improvements to a children’s play area and cycle trail have been unveiled in Queen’s Park in Audley, featuring a range of…
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Pleasington Crematorium Shut for Several Weeks: Update
An update has been provided by Blackburn with Darwen Council regarding the fire incident that occurred at Pleasington Crematorium on Thursday, 8th…
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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.