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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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Council updates from Blackburn with Darwen
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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.
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Will you be a Quitter Today? No Smoking Day!
Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to give quitting another go on No Smoking Day 2022.
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Key Target of the BwD Safer Roads Strategy is a 30% reduction in fatal and serious casualties
The Blackburn with Darwen Safer Roads Strategy has been developed to create a local action plan to improve safety on our roads.
Business
Blackburn and Darwen Hospitality & Leisure Businesses can claim up to £6,000
The Omicron Hospitality & Leisure Grant is intended to support eligible hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition of the effect that…
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The 39 Locations competing for city status with Blackburn
The full list of locations bidding to become cities in 2022 has been revealed.
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Memories of King George’s Hall from 100 years of entertainment
King George's Hall recently celebrated its 100th birthday, and this is the video of memories that was featured during the event.
Business
Market partnership brings praise from Marcus Rashford
Two markets in Lancashire have joined forces to support struggling families with children eligible for free school meals. Blackburn Market and Darwen…
Coronavirus
Blackburn with Darwen Primary Schools will not face blanket closure
Councillor Julie Gunn, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education and Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health from Blackburn Council have…