Council shares its £30m plans for South East Blackburn
Posted 03.12.24
Investing £30m to help improve transport links in and around South East Blackburn.
Borough’s first parallel crossing revealed!
Posted 03.12.24
Haslingden Road in Blackburn has welcomed a new addition for walkers and cyclists to cross the road safely.
Attitudes to Electric Vehicles
Posted 18.09.23
Now closed: Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure survey
Rail Strike Action – 1st and 3rd February 2023
Posted 25.01.23
Northern Rail - Rail Train Strike 1st and 3rd February 2023
Community Rail Lancashire Re-Accredited
Posted 17.10.22
Re-Accreditation for Community Rail Lancashire
Road safety in schools – update
Posted 21.06.22
Road safety education is an essential life skill for young people.
Get back on your bike for the summer in BwD
Posted 20.06.22
Dr Bike sessions encourage residents to get back in the saddle.
Men’s Health Week – BwD Running Mayor
Posted 15.06.22
'A run or a walk of any distance will provide you with escapism, time to think, give you new energy and will brighten your day'
Celebrating BwD active travel for a greener future
Posted 01.06.22
Here at Blackburn with Darwen we’re looking forward to a prosperous, sustainable, green future.
‘Give the train a try’ during Community Rail Week
Posted 23.05.22
'Give the train a try' is all about connecting local communities with their railways
A year of BwD Running Mayor: Andrew Gardner
Posted 16.05.22
"I’m a busy working Dad, but finding time to share my passion is a privilege"
Walking and cycling for BwD businesses – are you eligible for £5000 grant?
Posted 30.03.22
All kinds of local businesses are eligible for the project.
Can we really make a difference?
Posted 10.03.22
"Now is the time to push for alternative ways of travelling to school"
Win playground art to fight air pollution
Posted 08.03.22
“This is a great opportunity for local schools and families to make a difference"
Blackburn with Darwen Safer Roads strategy approved
Posted 28.02.22
"This is great news for residents. Addressing actual and perceived risks to people walking and cycling on our roads is a key part of the Safer Roads Strategy."
Healthy travel to school week in BwD
Posted 23.02.22
"This is a fantastic way for children to get active on the school run"
Idling is illegal schools competition
Posted 22.02.22
"Help protect your health and that of others, save money and reduce air pollution"
Red Light Camera to reduce speeding in Blackburn
Posted 21.02.22
"You can’t put a price on a life taken away. Slow down."
Success at the Community Rail Awards
Posted 02.02.22
'achieving a first, second and third place is just fantastic.'
Finding time for running
Posted 13.12.21
As the saying goes "if you don't make time for exercise, you will have to make time for illness"
Working together to improve local bus services
Posted 26.11.21
"It’s vital that carbon emissions are controlled to slow down the rate of climate change"
#RoadSafetyWeek – partnership in action
Posted 19.11.21
"This is an important issue for communities and we’re working hard to put road safety on the top of the agenda"
Road Safety Week – School Crossing Patrols
Posted 18.11.21
"You're part of the community, looking after children which very important."
Bus Service Improvement Plans
Posted 28.10.21
These changes we will go towards making Lancashire the best place to live, work, visit and prosper.
Project Edward – Megan’s story
Posted 13.09.21
Driving with underinflated tyres can be life-threatening
Running Mayor’s triple marathon
Posted 03.08.21
Running Mayor raising funds for a cause close to his family’s heart
Walking group taking one step at a time
Posted 30.07.21
A walking for wellbeing group for women created in BwD
Running for wellbeing – Tracy Davies
Posted 27.07.21
Blackburn resident Tracy has been running for 11 years. Find out why she keeps going.
Cycle to Work Day is back!
Posted 27.07.21
Join in on Thursday 5th August as we get a much-needed boost through cycling
BwD Mayor meets our Running Mayor
Posted 15.07.21
'What a wonderful inclusive message he has for our local communities'
Have your say on BwD cycling and walking plan
Posted 10.06.21
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s local cycling and walking plan is now online
Dalesrail Returns
Posted 17.05.21
Dalesrail returns providing opportunity to experience the English Countryside in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Eden Valley.
Running Mayor tips to get started
Posted 26.04.21
We asked the BwD Running Mayor for his tips and tricks to getting started
Reasons to be cheerful in BwD
Posted 19.04.21
BwD projects helping to create happier, healthier communities
Did you know that sleep makes you happy?
Posted 19.03.21
Today (Friday March 19th) is World Sleep Day and tomorrow (Saturday March 20th) is International Day of Happiness, but are the two related?
Let’s Connect – Local Railway Artwork Projects
Posted 01.03.21
Let's Connect - Completion of Local Railway Artwork Projects
FREE Dr Bike Events
Posted 23.10.20
FREE Dr Bike Sessions - Book Now at Darwen and Blackburn Fire Stations
New bus services starting 5th October 2020
Posted 02.10.20
New Bus Services starting Monday 5th October 2020
Face Coverings on board buses – What you need to know.
Posted 21.07.20
What you need to know about wearing face coverings on buses
Plans to make roads safer for walkers and cyclists approved
Posted 10.07.20
Emergency Active Travel Fund
£385k approved for Blackburn with Darwen
Free Bike Maintenance/Repair service for ALL key workers
Posted 19.05.20
FREE bike maintenance/repair for all Key Workers
NHS Free Bike Servicing
Posted 19.05.20
FREE bike service for all NHS workers at Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospital
Travel Assist Bus Service Announcement
Posted 02.04.20
Travel Assist to stand down all TA services from Monday 6th April 2020
Blackburn Bus Company – New Timetables from 24th March 2020
Posted 23.03.20
Blackburn Bus Company
Revised Timetables
From 24th March 2020
Blackburn Bus Company – Saturday Timetables
Posted 19.03.20
Monday 23rd March
Blackburn Bus Company
Saturday Timetables
Witton Park Cycle Centre Spring/Summer Timetable
Posted 06.03.20
Witton Park Cycle Centre
Spring/Summer timetable
CANCELLED!!!!Pedal Away – Hyndburn to Canal View Cafe
Posted 02.03.20
Canal View Cafe Bike Ride
30 March 2020
10am - 1pm
CANCELLED!
Call for unwanted bikes
Posted 28.02.20
Bike donation day to be held at Asda Blackburn
Saturday 7th March
09:00 am to 1:30 pm
Half Term Family Fun this February !
Posted 14.02.20
Get out and active at Witton Park this February half term
Blackburn Private Hire to stop all Saturday Services from 30 November 2019
Posted 27.11.19
Blackburn Private Hire to stop all Saturday Services from Saturday 30 November 2019
Blackburn with Darwen Transport Survey
Posted 17.10.19
Blackburn with Darwen Transport Survey - Now Live!!
East Lancashire Cycle App
Posted 01.10.19
East Lancashire Cycling App - over 25 cycle rides available
Witton Park Cycle Centre Autumn Timetable
Posted 12.09.19
NEW Autumn Timetable for Witton Park Cycle Centre
Big Bike Revival Cycling Event – 31st August 2019
Posted 15.08.19
Cycling Festival Saturday 31st August 19 10am-2pm at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Summer of Cycling Fun in Pendle 17-25 August 2019
Posted 16.07.19
17-25 August 2019 - Cycling Fun in Pendle
Witton Park Summer Activities
Posted 12.07.19
Witton Park summer cycling activities for all the family - 22nd July 2019 - 1st September 2019
25 years of regular trains to Clitheroe
Posted 07.06.19
Reception to mark 25th Anniversary of the return of regular trains to Ribble Valley and Clitheroe
NEW Cycling and Walking Activity Leaflet 2019/2020
Posted 03.06.19
New cycling and walking activity leaflet for 2019/2020
Re:Fresh Air Festival Saturday 15 June 2019
Posted 03.06.19
Re:Fresh Air Festival - Saturday 15 June 2019
Witton Country Park/Cycle Centre
12pm-4pm
The Whitaker
Posted 23.05.19
The Whitaker has recently undergone transformation thanks to the help of a match funded grant from the Connecting East Lancashire programme
Accy Bike Fest – Sunday 7 April 2019
Posted 27.03.19
Accy Bike Fest
Sunday 7 April 2019
11 am - 3 pm
Property Shop Arena, Accrington Cricket Club
Free Holiday Activities in Witton Park
Posted 06.02.19
Fun Free Family Activities at Witton Park during February Half Term
NEW Bike Maintenance Course
Posted 10.01.19
New Bike Maintenance Course starting February 2019 at The Coach House, Rhyddings Park, Oswaldtwistle.
Christmas and New year 2018 Bus Services Summary
Posted 20.12.18
Summary of Christmas and New Year 2018 Bus Services
Active Sustainability Roadshow at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
Posted 11.10.18
Active Sustainability Roadshow Success at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
Up and Active Event at Accrington Bus Station
Posted 01.08.18
Up and Active Event at Accrington Bus Station - Tuesday 7th August 2018
Love to Ride – Cycle September
Posted 27.07.18
Get involved in Cycle September, you only have to ride a bike for just 10 minutes or more to participate, ride anywhere at anytime!
Bacup Celebrate Official Opening of Britannia Greenway
Posted 13.07.18
Bacup celebrate the official opening of the Britannia Greenway
Weavers Wheel Cycle Fest Success
Posted 08.06.18
Weavers Wheel Cycle Fest Saturday 30th June 2018
10 a.m - 3 p.m
One mile achieved with Up and Active
Posted 17.05.18
Our very own Amanda Jenkinson completes her one mile challenge
Transdev Christmas and New Year Service Operation 2017 – 2018
Posted 30.11.17
Transdev Christmas and New Year Bus Service Operations 2017-2018
Rail Strike Action – 8 November 2017
Posted 07.11.17
All the information you need to know to prepare for the rail strike on Wednesday 8 November 2017.
Industrial Strike Action – Tuesday 3rd October and Thursday 5th October
Posted 02.10.17
Industrial Strike Action Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th October 2017
New Saturday Service – October 2017
Posted 31.08.17
New Saturday Bus Service
Starting Saturday 7 October 2017
Rail Strike – September 2017
Posted 31.08.17
Rail strike will take place on Friday 1st and Monday 4th September 2017.
New Active 10 App
Posted 25.08.17
NEW Active 10 App - First FREE app to show you when you are walking fast enough and long enough to get health benefits
Industrial Action Planned for three days in July 2017
Posted 26.06.17
Planned Strike Action for Saturday, Sunday and Monday 8-10 July 2017
Women in Sport Week 19th to 25th June 2017
Posted 08.06.17
Women in Sports Week
19th to 25th June 2017
Get involved!
IMPACTED ROUTES – MANCHESTER VICTORIA STATION CLOSURE
Posted 24.05.17
Impacted routes for services following Manchester Victoria Station Closure
NEW Community Voluntary Transport Service
Posted 22.05.17
NEW Community Voluntary Transport Service available from Tuesday 30th May 2017.
Bus Service Changes – Effective Sunday 21st May 2017
Posted 16.05.17
Bus Service Changes effective 21st May 2017
FREE (HSBC UK) British Cycling Level 1 Ride Leader Courses
Posted 09.05.17
FREE (HSBC UK) British Cycling Level 1 Ride Leader Courses available in June 2017.
£1.94m funding boost for East Lancashire
Posted 07.02.17
A £1.94million funding boost to improve green transport in East Lancashire has been welcomed
Young Weavers Embrace Your Call Campaign
Posted 07.02.17
The Young Weavers will be taking to the Weavers Wheels cycle network with pickers at the ready
New Bus Routes
Posted 16.01.17
New bus routes have been added to those that were reinstated following the closure of Darwen Coach Services
Northern Rail Fare and Product Changes for 2017
Posted 02.12.16
Fares and Product changes affecting Cumbria, Lancashire and Gt Manchester area, to be applied from 2nd January 2017.
Northern Rail are transforming
Posted 14.11.16
Northern rail has done their first full Customer Report
Weavers Wheel clean up
Posted 08.11.16
Students and staff from Myerscough College were involved in a clean-up at a Weavers Wheel gateway in Ewood.
Meet and Match
Posted 27.10.16
A Connect roadshow was held at the Blues Bar for the new Meet and Match group for people with learning disabilities.
Alternative Sports
Posted 19.10.16
FREE sessions at Junction4 Skatepark to anyone aged between 14 – 25
Sustainable Transport Funding
Posted 12.09.16
A joint bid has been prepared by Lancashire County Council and Blackburn with Darwen Council for sustainable transport funding.
Lancashire Rides
Posted 30.08.16
Take a look at the upcoming cycling rides this year to test your skills
Blackburn Bus Services Changes
Posted 27.07.16
Transdev Lancashire United are to withdraw a number of services within the borough
New signs will help direct cyclists and walkers away from busy traffic
Posted 25.07.16
New signs will help direct cyclists and walkers away from busy traffic
Who is our latest Connect Champion?
Posted 17.06.16
A great-grandfather to 20 children - with another on the way has been awarded Connect Champion of the Month.
Queen’s Birthday celebrations
Posted 16.06.16
More than 300 people took part in the Station to Station event for the Queen's 90th
Pupils issue warning letters to stop parking problems.
Posted 26.05.16
PUPILS are waging a campaign against irresponsible parking near their school by issuing their own warning letters.
Upcoming bike rides in Lancashire
Posted 05.05.16
Friendly British Cycling Ride Leaders along scenic local routes, the rides showcase some of the best sights the county has to offer.
Weavers Wheel exhibition
Posted 03.05.16
For a short time only the well-known Weavers Wheel will be putting on an exhibition of their work in progress.
Ned Boulting’s Bikeology
Posted 03.05.16
Journalist, television presenter Ned Boulting presents for the first time a ride through the world of Bikeology at King Georges Hall.
£2 Skating Sessions!
Posted 21.04.16
Junction 4 skatepark are now offering beginner sessions for only £2!
Women breeze to champion status with British Cycling
Posted 12.04.16
British Cycling is on the hunt for new Breeze champions
Public transport just got better
Posted 07.04.16
Bus service Transdev is now making travelling in Blackburn easier and cheaper with their new local zone.
Council instructor crowned with ‘champion’ award
Posted 29.03.16
A Council physical activity instructor has been recognised for her dedication to helping others in the community.
Fun guided bike rides are coming to Lancashire
Posted 15.03.16
A new series of free bike rides in Lancashire are being launched.
Cycle Centre takes part in ENGLISH Tourism Week
Posted 04.03.16
As part of English Tourism Week Witton Park Cycle Centre will be holiday fun cycling sessions
Top 10 reasons to visit Blackburn and Darwen
Posted 04.03.16
ENGLISH Tourism Week is running from March 5-13 offering a perfect opportunity to showcase the borough’s best bits.
Join the Thursday stress busting cycle ride.
Posted 24.02.16
The Young Weavers are starting an adult only, weekly stress relief cycling evening event in March.
Connect Champion of the Month
Posted 16.02.16
A Council physical activity instructor has been recognised for her dedication to helping others in the community.
Hospital staff sign-up to car sharing scheme
Posted 08.02.16
Two Blackburn-based dietitians have become the first to start using a new staff car sharing scheme.
Work Well BwD
Posted 04.02.16
Work Well BwD will help you improve engagement and the health of your workplace…no matter how big or small.
More secure cycle storage for staff and visitors
Posted 03.02.16
Additional bike sheds have been introduced outside council offices to encourage more staff to cycle to and from work.
The Green Goat Blog
Posted 25.01.16
You may be wondering what a Green Goat has got to do with this blog’s price of fish?
£1bn+ rail investment in the north means changes to Manchester Victoria’s Sunday services
Posted 15.01.16
This will affect people travelling on the Blackburn to Manchester rail line.
Campaign to promote greener travel is brought to life
Posted 21.12.15
A new campaign using local people to promote greener travel in Blackburn with Darwen has been launched.
Get yourself to Blackburn 2016 and be part of the cycling revolution!
Posted 21.12.15
A new specialist cycle track is the latest exciting edition that Blackburn is offering cyclists.
Older people have a wheelie-good time
Posted 18.12.15
As part of older people’s day a group visited Blackburn’s Witton Park for a scenic tour around the grounds.
The Friendly Cyclists case study
Posted 10.12.15
A little over a year ago cyclist Craig Atherton, from Blackburn, created The Friendly Cyclists
Sustainable Transport case study – Running & Car Share
Posted 27.11.15
Natalie shares her story about her passion for running.
Sustainable Transport case study – Bus
Posted 26.11.15
Yvonne Clarke no longer drives and is more than happy to rely on public transport to get her around the borough.
Sustainable Transport case study – Bus and Walk
Posted 26.11.15
Farmeen a regular walker knows all about the health benefits of getting out and about in the fresh air.
Sustainable Transport case study – Cycling
Posted 25.11.15
Ben is feeling the health and lifestyle benefits of regularly cycling to and from work.
Sustainable Transport case study – Train
Posted 23.11.15
Laura uses the train to commute as it’s cheap, convenient and helps her relax on the way to and from work.
Sustainable Transport case study – Car Share
Posted 23.11.15
Travelling to and from work with friends or colleagues isn't always as entertaining as a trip with Peter Kay in the hit BBC 1 Comedy Car Share.
Sustainable Transport case study – Car Share
Posted 23.11.15
Baskar, 36, works as a transport planner for Capita in Blackburn so can see at first hand the benefits of car sharing.
Sustainable Transport case study – Walking
Posted 23.11.15
Stephen is a familiar face around Blackburn and he regularly clocks up five to ten miles a day as he walks around town.
Full train timetable to resume between Manchester and Bolton
Posted 10.11.15
Train services on the route between Manchester and Bolton will return to a full timetable from Monday, December 14.
Bus passengers benefit from a smarter way to pay for travel
Posted 19.09.15
Bus passengers can now use a pay-as-you-go smart card for their journeys as part of a trial project.
Staff ditch their cars to walk to work
Posted 18.09.15
Staff working in Blackburn Town Centre took part in Walk to Work Day on Friday morning.
Multi-million pound investment for East Lancashire cycleway network
Posted 17.09.15
A new £5.85m cycle network is being developed over the next fours years to provide better links around East Lancashire.
New rides announced for Sky Ride local Lancashire
Posted 08.09.15
British Cycling and organisations across Lancashire, have announced a second phase of new rides as part of Sky Ride Local programme.
Lee’s wheels are on fire!
Posted 20.08.15
A Blackburn fire fighter is helping to put the spark back into cycling after opening a bike repair workshop in the area.
Lunchtime walks help re-energise staff
Posted 11.08.15
Lunchtime walks have been re-launched to help encourage Hospital staff to fit in a spot of exercise and socialise with colleagues.
Step outside with the Warpers Trail
Posted 10.07.15
If you love walking for exercise or just for fun then the Warpers Trail is the perfect walk for you.
Nick walks from Pendle to Parliament the good old fashioned way
Posted 08.07.15
A paper map was all it took to help walking officer Nick Burton find his way from Lancashire to London.