Blackburn with Darwen council appeals for information after wood dumped on Patterson Street. Fly-tipping incidents total 4,167. Council Seeks Man After Illegal Waste Dumping in Blackburn Someone dumped wood on Patterson Street December 29. They left it right by the road. A driver came, but rubbish was already there. The driver left again. The council…
Funds rerouted. Town center improvements prioritized after flats and golf academy face setbacks. £6.64M investment. Darwen Town Deal Shifts Focus Flats and Golf Academy Plans Scrapped The government is giving more money to Darwen. Now, £6.64 million will improve the town center. The Blackburn with Darwen Council approved this change, but Whitehall officials must still…
Council addresses concerns after closing a children’s home due to child exploitation risks and inadequate safeguarding. Blackburn Home Closure: Child Exploitation Concerns Addressed by Council Hey, I read something interesting. It’s about Blackburn with Darwen Council. They had to close a children’s home. The home closed back in 2022 on Lytham Road. A report said…
Blackburn and Burnley Councils are owed over £28M+ in unpaid council tax, impacting local finances. Collection efforts ongoing. Council Tax: Blackburn and Burnley Owed Over £28 Million Two towns have about 20,000 households behind on council tax. Sell House Fast got data from both councils using a Freedom of Information request. Vicky McGurk, in charge…
Blackburn with Darwen Council invests £1.8m in grants to reduce homelessness and rough sleeping by 2025/26 . Blackburn Council Launches £1.8m Plan to Combat Homelessness The council wants to help people without homes. This new effort aims to reduce rough sleeping. It provides places for people to live. Cllr Damian Talbot will discuss this plan…
Blackburn with Darwen Council increases flea treatment fees by £5, with other environmental service charges also rising. Blackburn Flea Treatment Costs Rise, Other Council Fees Also Up The borough council plans an increase starting April 1. These changes include refuse and street scene charges. Cllr Jim Smith authorized these for 2025/26. Getting rid of fleas…