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Get Job Ready: Blackburn to Host Three-Day Recruitment Extravaganza in February 2025
Job seekers and career changers, take note: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn College are teaming up to host a free,…
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Planning U-Turn: St Mary’s College Venue Proposal Withdrawn Amid Local Concerns
Plans to transform the former St Mary’s College building in Blackburn into an event venue have been scrapped following community concerns and…
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Young Palestinians Receive Warm Welcome in Blackburn
A group of young Palestinians from the West Bank were warmly welcomed by the Mayor of Blackburn when they visited Blackburn Town…
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Warning Issued Over New Parking Fine Scam in Blackburn
Blackburn residents are being warned about a new parking fine scam after several reports were received by the Council.
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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.
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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.
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Janet crowned ‘Queen’ of Darwen Tower Jubilee Beacon Competition
The winner of a competition to light the Jubilee Beacon at Darwen Tower has been officially crowned!
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Better Park Experiences in Darwen
Darwen residents can expect a better park experience after maintenance work has been carried out in three of the neighbourhood parks.
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Want to know who’s standing for election on May 5 in Blackburn with Darwen?
The details of all candidates standing for the local elections in Blackburn with Darwen have now been published.
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Free Easter holiday club places available
Free holiday club places are being offered during the Easter holidays offered to children who qualify for free school meals.
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Blakey Moor Terrace transformation begins in year-long Project
Work is underway on transforming an important part of Blackburn’s ‘cultural quarter’ – Blakey Moor Terrace.
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Director of Public Health who led the borough through COVID is set to retire this week
The Director of Public Health who has been at the helm of Blackburn with Darwen’s course through the Covid pandemic is retiring…
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Council set to recruit 26 apprentices – Here’s how to apply
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s annual apprenticeship recruitment drive is back – and this year they are set to recruit up to 26…
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Darwen Playground to get £100,000 makeover
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced that the playground at Blacksnape will undergo a full renovation.
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Council promise extra £1.5m for parks, paths and litter picking
An extra £1.5m has been promised in Blackburn with Darwen for cleaner and greener spaces – including cash for parks, paths and…
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Blackburn and Darwen Libraries to Open for Longer
en announced in Blackburn and Darwen in response to public feedback and the Council’s renewed commitment to boosting community health and wellbeing.
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The Government grants £365K of funding for Blackburn Museum Roof
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is set to benefit from £365K of Government funding to help replace its aging roof and safeguard…
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What would you like to see as a local COVID memorial?
Two years on from the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, Blackburn with Darwen Council is planning a permanent memorial to this defining…
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New Youth MPs for Blackburn and Darwen have been elected
6,000 young people across Blackburn with Darwen voted in the 2022 Youth Forum elections to select three Youth MPs to represent their…
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£150 support for rising energy bills in the borough
The Government has announced support to help with rising costs of energy for certain households in the borough.