The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News https://theshuttle.org.uk Local news and features for Blackburn with Darwen Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:16:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://theshuttle.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/cropped-shuttleicon-150x150.jpg The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News https://theshuttle.org.uk 32 32 218536271 M65 Junction 5 improvement scheme – planned overnight closures https://theshuttle.org.uk/m65-junction-5-improvement-scheme-planned-overnight-closures/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:41 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34113 A series of weekly overnight closures at Junction 5 of the M65 are set to start in May.

]]> 34113 The Renters’ Rights Act – what you need to know https://theshuttle.org.uk/the-renters-rights-act-what-you-need-to-know/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:01:52 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34109 From 1 May 2026, private renting in England will change as part of the new Renters’ Rights Act.

]]> 34109 Fond farewell to council’s longest-serving employee who is retiring after almost 55 years https://theshuttle.org.uk/fond-farewell-to-councils-longest-serving-employee-who-is-retiring-after-almost-55-years/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:23:59 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34102 Blackburn with Darwen Council’s longest-serving employee is set to retire today after almost 55 years of loyal service.

]]> 34102 £300 oil heating support available for eligible Blackburn with Darwen households   https://theshuttle.org.uk/300-oil-heating-support-available-for-eligible-blackburn-with-darwen-households/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:29:56 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34094 Do you rely on oil for heating?

You may be eligible for a £300 one-off payment to help with rising heating costs.

]]> 34094 Safe, caring and welcoming short breaks service retains ‘good’ rating https://theshuttle.org.uk/safe-caring-and-welcoming-short-breaks-service-retains-good-rating/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:47:04 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34092 St Aidan’s short breaks service has been rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission following a comprehensive assessment during February and March, including inspection visits.

]]> 34092 Remember to take photo ID to vote in a polling station https://theshuttle.org.uk/remember-to-take-photo-id-to-vote-in-a-polling-station/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:17:50 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34088 With only two and a half weeks to election day, voters are being reminded that they need photo ID to be able to vote in a polling station.

]]> 34088 Judge grants full injunction for unlawful Darwen Traveller encampment https://theshuttle.org.uk/judge-grants-full-injunction-for-unlawful-darwen-traveller-encampment/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:50 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34084 A judge has today ruled that a family of Travellers must vacate an unlawful encampment in Darwen and return the land back to its original state.

]]> 34084 Curtain rises on £1m boost for Darwen Library Theatre https://theshuttle.org.uk/curtain-rises-on-1m-boost-for-darwen-library-theatre/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:28:47 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34066 Darwen’s much-loved Library Theatre is set to benefit from a major boost of almost £1m as part of the government’s new Arts Everywhere Fund.

]]> 34066 Time’s running out to register to vote https://theshuttle.org.uk/times-running-out-to-register-to-vote/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:29:49 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34059 If you want to vote in the local elections taking place on Thursday 7 May and you aren’t already registered to vote at your current address, you’ve got until Monday 20 April to register.

]]> 34059 Ageing Well: Helping every year feel like a good one https://theshuttle.org.uk/ageing-well-helping-every-year-feel-like-a-good-one/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:50:32 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34053 Our Public Health team has relaunched their work around Ageing Well, to offer support to residents aged over 50 to stay active, connected and independent.

]]> 34053 Work to start on final phase of Griffin regeneration in Blackburn https://theshuttle.org.uk/work-to-start-on-final-phase-of-griffin-regeneration-in-blackburn/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:03:54 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34043 Work is set to start on the final phase of the Griffin housing regeneration scheme in Blackburn.

]]> 34043 Building Safer Futures https://theshuttle.org.uk/building-safer-futures/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:39:40 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34036 As part of Exploitation Week, Blackburn with Darwen Family Help Engage Team brought together agencies from across the borough to shine a spotlight on key issues facing young people today.

]]> 34036 Begin2Sing brings wellbeing singing sessions for new parents https://theshuttle.org.uk/begin2sing-brings-wellbeing-singing-sessions-for-new-parents/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:18:32 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34031 A community singing project that has been boosting wellbeing and confidence in Darwen is set to expand to support new parents and families in Blackburn.

]]> 34031 New youth centre at Audley & Queen’s Park set to open https://theshuttle.org.uk/new-youth-centre-at-audley-queens-park-set-to-open/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:09:06 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34027 A new youth provision at Audley & Queen’s Park Children’s Centre is near completion – part of almost £10m of new investment in facilities for young people across the borough.

]]> 34027 Free educational toolkit to help children prepare for emergencies https://theshuttle.org.uk/free-educational-toolkit-to-help-children-prepare-for-emergencies/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:17:44 +0000 https://theshuttle.org.uk/?p=34023 A new toolkit with lesson plans designed for Key Stage 2 pupils is helping children to prepare for emergencies and build resilience.

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