Brown bin collection days to change in Blackburn & Darwen
Most of the approx 27 500 households on garden waste (brown bin) collection are due to change their collection day/dates, at the end of February (changeover date is 25 February).
11 Feb 2011
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National Scholarship Programme announced
The Government also announced details of the national scholarship programme that will provide students from disadvantaged backgrounds help with the cost of attending university. Around 50,000 students a year could be awarded a scholarship from 2014. Scholarships will be worth at least £3,000 for individual students in tuition discounts and other benefits.
11 Feb 2011
Lib Dem put back on Council's Executive Board
Liberal Democrta Group Leader, Cllr David Foster was allowed back on Blackburn with Darwen's Executive Board last night after being excluded for the past 4 months. In a question to the Labour Leader of the Council Cllr. Foster pointed out that they had been in breach of the constitution for the past 4 months by not allowing a member of the second opposition party onto the Board.
11 Feb 2011
Banking Reforms
The agreement announced on 9th February between the goverment and leading banks shows that the Government is taking action to ensure that the banks pay their fair share in tax, show restraint in pay and bonuses and offer real support to businesses and the regions.
11 Feb 2011
National Apprentice Week
Watch Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg's speech to launch the week.
8 Feb 2011
Lib Dem Leader writes to The Times criticising cuts to local government
Blackburn with Darwen Liberal Democrat Leader, Cllr. David Foster, joined with other Lib Dem Leaders and Local Government Association Vice-Chair Cllr. Richard Kemp critising the level cuts imposed on local government by the Coalition government.
10 Feb 2011