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EX-For Darwen Councillors join with Labour
The two former "For Darwen" Councillors for Earcroft Ward in Darwen have now made it official and joined forces with the Labour Group on Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Crack down on rogues employers
Employers who deliberately flout minimum wage laws will be publicly named under a new scheme announced by Employment Relations Minister & Lib Dem MP Edward Davey today.
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National Minimum Wage increases
The national minimum wage will increase by 13p an hour to £5.93 today, benefiting an estimated one million mainly women workers.
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Renegade Councillors called on to resign
Cllr David Foster has called on the two ex "For Darwen" councillors to resign and put their case to the electorate. He said,"Now they have decided to support Labour and change their party label they…
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Blackburn with Darwen Council changes hands
Following a meeting of Blackburn with Darwen Council on Tuesday, Labour has now taken control of the Council. This follows the defection of 2 ex For Darwen Councillors and the failure of one of the…
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Hi-tech bus information pilot launches in Blackburn
Bus users in Blackburn can now receive up-to-the minute information on the whereabouts of their buses following the launch of a pilot project by Blackburn with Darwen Council and bus operator…
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Radical new plans for Council and NHS services
Plans for a radical new way of delivering Council and NHS services have been announced in Blackburn with Darwen aimed at protecting frontline services and improving local health.
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TV stars to launch new 'Blackburn' film
A grand showcase of the new film "Blackburn" is being launched with the help of some of TVs top entertainers.
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Blackburn with Darwen's school "nurture group" is ACE!
A Blackburn-based nurture unit that provides specialist support for secondary key stage 3 pupils has become the first in the country to be awarded the prestigious 'Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award'.
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Council helps you to cut your energy bills
Do you want to cut your carbon footprint and save money at the same time?