Blackburn with Darwen Council News

Christmas light switch on for Blackburn and Darwen

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:31:00 GMT Standard Time

Christmas lights are all set to sparkle as fantastic Christmas programme is unveiled. Blackburn are in for a Blue Christmas while Darreners will be on Chico Time at this year’s lights switch ons.

New dance role is ‘strictly’ for schools

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:58:00 GMT Standard Time

Strictly dance fever is coming to town after Blackburn with Darwen became one of just eight areas nationally to host a dedicated dance co-ordinator to support choreography and dance in schools.

On the road to tackling climate change

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMT Standard Time

A trailer full of educational tools offering the chance to learn more about climate change is to appear in the town centre this Saturday.

One Winged Angels bring urban street dance to Blackburn

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:26:00 GMT Standard Time

A group of Blackburn teenagers who used to hang around in the town centre with nothing to do have formed their own hit street dance group – and challenged negative stereotypes of “hoodies” in the process.

Talent show crew give youngsters a Flava of dance

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:46:00 GMT Standard Time

A hip-hop group who were finalists on Britain's Got Talent have been inspiring youngsters from Blackburn and Darwen.

More information for families

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:52:00 GMT Standard Time

An event for carers of people with a learning disability is being held this month (Monday November 16).

Christmas Arts Market

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:20:00 GMT Standard Time

Pick up unique Christmas gifts and support local artists at Blackburn’s Christmas Arts Market.

Upcoming events in Blackburn with Darwen - Week ending Saturday, October 31

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:25:00 GMT Standard Time

Tuesday, 27 October Mill Hill Environment and Fun Day Mill Hill Community Centre, 2—3:30pm

Traders hit the tiles!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:02:00 GMT Standard Time

Visitors to Darwen Market will benefit from brand new toilets opened today. Market traders have given a special helping hand to the project by raising �300 for special tiles to be installed in the toilets featuring an image of Darwen Tower.

Blackburn schools tackle bullying

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:12:00 GMT Daylight Time

Blackburn schools tackle bullying

Artists and crafters wanted to take part in Blackburn's Christmas Art Market

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:35:00 GMT Daylight Time

Stalls still available for the Blackburn Christmas Market. Get crafty in time for Christmas and sell off the fruits of your creative talents.

Don't be scared go down to the Ermine Close street party

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:31:00 GMT Daylight Time

The Ermine healthy communities group is teaming up with Places for People to hold a fund raising street party on Ermine Close in Blackburn, in a bid to raise funds for kits and equipment for their football and dodge ball teams.

Pennine Lancashire flying high

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:06:00 GMT Daylight Time

Pennine Lancashire local authorities and the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) have agreed the key priorities and in principle, funding for the future economic development of the area.

Bonfire night warning

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:16:00 GMT Daylight Time

Unauthorised bonfires which are built across the borough every year will be dismantled and removed. These illegal bonfires and piles of rubbish pose a risk to property, health and the environment.

Neighbourhood and Council funds light up Blackburn road

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:15:00 GMT Daylight Time

Thanks to �10,000 from the South East Neighbourhood Board and �15,000 from Blackburn with Darwen Council and Capita, there will be new lights in Delph Lane, Shadsworth, by mid December, just in time for Christmas.

Darwen and Rural

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:13:00 GMT Daylight Time

Darwen and Rural Neighbourhood Board has backed a screening programme for young people at risk of sudden cardiac death.

Off for fun this half term

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:14:00 GMT Daylight Time

There are hundreds of free places on a wide variety of activities organised at venues across the borough including parks, community centres, children’s centres, libraries and museums, including Turton Tower.

Screening programme backed for young people

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:24:00 GMT Daylight Time

Darwen and Rural Neighbourhood Board has backed a screening programme for young people at risk of sudden cardiac death.

Maintenance planned for Waves

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:04:00 GMT Daylight Time

Routine maintenance work will see Waves closed from Monday, November 30 until Monday, December 28 inclusive.

Don't let your bin get fired this Bonfire Night!

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:19:00 GMT Daylight Time

Residents have previously been asked not to leave their wheelie bins out overnight, but this particularly a problem in the run up to Bonfire Night.

Guidance tackles issue of child runaways

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:56:00 GMT Daylight Time

Agencies across Lancashire have drawn up a new joint agreement on the way they will respond to cases where children go missing from home.

Your views sought on future of care in England

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:33:00 GMT Daylight Time

People in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked what they think about the future of social care and support services, as the Council responds to a Government consultation.

Time to rethink your drink

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:45:00 GMT Daylight Time

People in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to ‘rethink your drink’ during Alcohol Awareness Week, which begins on Monday 19 October.