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Borough schools among most improved |
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Blackburn with Darwen is celebrating after being named one of the top authorities in the country for improved GCSE results over the last three years.
The borough came fifth in a top 10 list of authorities that have shown year on year improvements ...More >> |
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Changes under way |
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Demolition work has begun to pave the way for the new 12m state of the art sport and leisure complex in Darwen.
Darwen's new leisure centre, which will feature a 25m competition standard swimming pool with a moveable floor (funded by Sport Englan ...More >> |
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Extra money help for mums to be |
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Expectant mums in Blackburn with Darwen are among the first in the country to try out a new parents' guide to money.
The Financial Services Authority has chosen the borough to try out a free, ‘one stop' information pack for new parents. Called th ...More >> |
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Focus on business |
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Extra bounce for Blackburn company
Staff and bosses at a Blackburn expansion and development of Pennine company have an extra spring Lancashire businesses. The 3,369 in their steps thanks to funding grant has been put towards internal from the No ...More >> |
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Health, jobs and neighbourhoods are our new priorities |
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The Council has set three key priorities as part of its new vision and as a way for residents to measure its performance.
The Council's new vision statement 'Shaping a better Blackburn with Darwen for today's and future generations' has been put ...More >> |
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Keeping infection under control |
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust continues to ensure reducing infections in hospital is a top priority. Having recently re-launched the national ‘Cleanyourhands' campaign, which promotes the importance of hand hygiene for staff, patients and v ...More >> |
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Learning is for life! |
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Adult learning programme
February 2008
Life is all about learning with Blackburn with Darwen borough Council's lifelong learning service. Whether you want to learn new computer skills, explore a new hobby or progress a skill there's something ...More >> |
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Let's talk transport |
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Are you fed up with sitting in queues of traffic on your way to and from work? Would you like to get there faster and have the option of leaving the car at home?
The number of people who own a car in the borough is low compared with the rest of t ...More >> |
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Local housing allowance - a change to the housing benefit rules |
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The housing benefit rules will change in April 2008 with the introduction of local housing allowance (LHA). This change will only affect tenants who rent from a private landlord. It will not affect you if you rent your home from a housing association ...More >> |
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Meet the ‘Greens!' for yourself |
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The Council has launched an innovative new environmental campaign using real residents from Blackburn with Darwen.
'The Greens' all live in different parts of the borough and have been chosen because of the small but significant changes they ...More >> |
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New ‘shop window' for Blackburn |
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Blackburn's 70m Cathedral Quarter development will have two new hotels, a revolving restaurant, new flats, leisure facilities and a multi-storey car park.
Plans to redevelop the area around Blackburn Cathedral will start on site in 2009 after bei ...More >> |
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On the cards for success |
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It's the size of a credit card, it fits in your purse or wallet and it could be the most valuable item you carry if there's an emergency.
The emergency information card, or the E card, has been devised by a police community support officer (PCSO) ...More >> |
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Plans to put schools at the heart of communities |
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Exciting plans are underway in Blackburn with Darwen to put extended schools at the heart of local communities.
Extended schools provide access to a range of services and activities for children, their families and the wider community over an ...More >> |
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Rovers stars kick off 1.35m sports boost for Darwen |
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Blackburn Rovers players Brad Friedel, David Bentley, Benni McCarthy and Ryan Nelsen joined manager Mark Hughes to kick off a new 1.35m sports facility for Darwen.
The new Blackburn Rovers sports arena at Darwen Vale high school has an indoor spo ...More >> |
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Setting the Council's budget |
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Councillors are busy working up spending plans for the coming year. This process is known as budget setting and will determine the amount of cash the Council puts into each service or facility.
The partnership coalition will look to provide servi ...More >> |
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