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2 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012OUR BOROUGH, OUR HOPEI was very pleased to welcomeyoung people into the Councilto take over as part of the Children’sCommissioner’s TakeOver Day 2012.The national event, organisedby the Children’s Commissionerfor England, gave children andyoung people the chance to shadowjobs, get involved in decisionmakingand offer their opinions onkey issues.Councillor Kate Hollernwith deputy youth MPCoral DootsonCOUNCIL LEADERKATE HOLLERNThe deputy youth MP CoralDootson shadowed me and gotan insight in to how the Councilworks. Other young peopleshadowed Councillor MaureenBateson, Executive Member forChildren’s Services, and deputychief executive of the Council, AndrewLightfoot.I am very keen to make surethe voices of young people areheard especially in these extremelytough times.We have one of the youngestpopulations in the country so theirviews are very important.By shadowing us, the youngpeople got a feel of how we do ourjobs and make our decisions givingthem an insight which they canuse to get involved, scrutinise andhelp shape our decisions.It was great to see them get involvedand tell us their issues andtheir aspirations.The Takeover Day followedon from several successful YourAgenda events which gave youngpeople another opportunity to discussissues and see how to solvethe problems and challenges theyface. Then they put their challengesto us to see how we couldhelp.The tough times are set to continueand all public sector organisationsare facing cuts. The Councilis potentially facing around£27m cuts in the next two years.These cuts follow the £40mwe had to make over the last twoyears.Changes to benefi ts, which areoutlined in our four page guide towelfare reform later in the Shuttle,will also have a big impact on theCouncil and on residents of theborough.But we can come through thisby working together, residents, theCouncil and other public sectororganisations, and still try improveBlackburn with Darwen.This joint working is epitomisedby the Your Call campaign.That is why I am so pleasedwith the success of the campaign,which has recently won a nationalaward.It is fantastic that the work ofour residents have been recognised.I have been amazed by howour residents have stepped up tothe mark and told us they wouldlike to do more.From organising clean ups tosetting up sports groups to runningcommunity centres, residentshave shown us that they are willingto help their local communities andwe thank them for that. Together,we can fi ght for the borough andmake it better.Finally, I want to wish everyonea Merry Christmas and a HappyNew Year.More on Takeover Day, page16.COMMUNITY MEMORIALTAKES SHAPEBy Faye AdamsPreparations are underway foran annual memorial servicefor the friends and relationsof those who have lost lovedones over the past year.The service will be held in CorporationPark on March 3 and willsee a tree planted in honour ofthose who’ve died.It is being supported by BlackburnCathedral, the Interfaith Forumand Blackburn with DarwenCouncil and will be open to thoseof all faiths.The memorial is the brainchildof Blackburn coroner MichaelSingleton who has been a coronerat Blackburn Coroner’s Court forover 13 years.LOSSDuring that time he says he hasseen thousands of families copingwith the loss of a loved one in awide variety of different ways.However, many of the families,Michael says, had one thing incommon.“For most people, knowing thattheir loved one has been recognisedand remembered is a sourceof pride and comfort to them.MEMORIAL“Realising this got me thinking,that when people die, if theydon’t hold prominent positions orthey haven’t died in some tragiccircumstances, we don’t tend tohold memorials to them.“So I thought it would be niceto remember these people andto hold a memorial service to remembereveryone that has passedaway not just those who’ve beenin the public eye.”The memorial will see peopleinvited to leave a message to theirloved one in an area set aside inthe park for a fl oral planting display,which will be in the shape ofa dove.“It won’t matter where the personlived or where they died, Iwant it to be as open as possible,”added Michael. “I also want it tobe whatever people need it to be.It can be a celebration of a life welllived to some people and to othersit may be a more sombre affair.“As long as people take it toheart and it means something tothem then it’s achieved what Ihoped it would.”Coroner Michael Singleton (right) with supporters of his idea at Corporation ParkBenefits are changing - page 11-14

For more information about all Council Services see www.blackburn.gov.uk The Shuttle 3Harry Catherall, chief executive ofBlackburn with Darwen Council,Mayoress of Blackburn with DarwenRahat Khan, Councillor Zamir Khan,Mayor of Blackburn with Darwenand Council leader CouncillorKate Hollern take the salute onRemembrance SundayBLACKBURN WITH DARWENREMEMBERSBorough pays respectBy Ethan LaffyServices took place acrossBlackburn with Darwen to rememberthe sacrifices made bythe armed forces.On Remembrance Sunday, civicleaders were present at a specialservice in Blackburn Cathedral followedby a parade on King WilliamStreet, moving to Corporation ParkGardens for a wreath laying service.On Saturday, in Darwen, a servicewas held at Darwen Town Halland a wreath laying ceremony washeld at Belgrave Square Boer WarMemorial.Mayor of Blackburn with DarwenCouncil, Councillor Zamir Khan said“We must never forget those whohave given their lives or have beeninjured while fighting for our country.”For more pictures, visit www.flickr.com/blackburn-with-darwenSEE PICTURES OF THE BOROUGH AT WWW.FLICKR.COM/BLACKBURN-WITH-DARWEN

4 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012BOROUGHSHORTSCouncillors giveto FoodbankBy Shuttle staffBlackburn with Darwen Councillorsraised more than £117 and donateddozens of items of food to help thosestruggling to feed their families inthe borough.Councillors and chief officers organiseda collection for Blackburn Foodbankbefore November’s Council Forum.The Foodbank provides parcels of‘non-perishables’ – things like tinnedvegetables, dried pasta and long-life milk– to those who need it the most.A cheque and boxes of food werehanded over by the Mayor, CouncillorZamir Khan, to Ros Duerden.COLLECTIONCouncillor Khan said: “I was very pleasedto be able to hand over a large amount offood and a cheque to the organisation.“There was cross party support forthis collection and I just want to thankall members and chief officers who donated.”People who may need to go to thefoodbank are identified through care professionalssuch as social workers, healthworkers and voluntary workers and aregiven vouchers. Residents are givenenough food for three days.Blackburn Food bank is backed bythe Trussell Trust, which runs a networkof food banks across the UK.AWARDYour Call winsaccoladeBy Shuttle staffBlackburn with Darwen residentswho have been taking action tomake a real difference in their communitieshave been recognised by anational award.The Council’s Your Call campaignhas been named Community Initiative ofthe Year at the UK Public Sector Awards.Your Call is aimed at residents whowant to play a bigger part in their localcommunities.The Council is celebrating and encouragingpeople who are making a differencein their communities, helpinggroups by giving them equipment andsupport to organised their own events.Thousands of volunteers have contactedthe Council with ideas on howthey can improve their neighbourhoodsand we have supported them to enablethem to do it.Council leader Kate Hollern said: “Itis fantastic that the work of our residentshas been recognised.”To get involved in Your Call, call(01254) 588188 or email yourcall@blackburn.gov.ukRETIRED POLICE CHIEFINSPECTOR’S LIFELINE TOHOUSEBOUND RESIDENTSTom at Mary’s homeBy Faye AdamsA retired chief inspector walks adifferent beat these days providinga ‘life-line’ to people who arehousebound.Great grandfather, Tom Clark, is avolunteer for the Blackburn with DarwenCouncil’s Home Library Service that deliverslibrary books to people’s homes.He is one of several people who providethe vital service to those who cannotget to the library through illness orinfirmity.FRIENDLYResidents receive fortnightly visits andcan order up to ten books or talkingbooks at a time.For those on his round, Tom is afriendly face who not only brings themsomething to read but is also happy tostop and have a chat.He said: “A big part of the job is justkeeping that contact with people as themajority of our clients live on their own.Quite often you end up having a chatwith people and books are sometimesthe last thing we talk about.”MEMORIESTom has been volunteering for the servicefor over 11 years.“It’s very worthwhile and it gives mea lot of pleasure especially chatting topeople brings back a lot of memories.”Mary Fletcher, from Brownhill, hasbeen a regular user of the service foraround four years.“If you can’t get out, if your mobilityis very bad and you’re a great reader,it’s a life-line,” she said. “Any books youlike, that you’ve seen in the paper in anyreviews, if you ring and let Tom know andthey get it in. It’s a really good service.“It’s nice for somebody to come inwhen you're on your own and he's asuch nice gentleman.”Councillor Damian Talbot, ExecutiveMember for Culture, Leisure and YoungPeople, said: “Tom is one of severaldedicated people in the borough whoare providing invaluable help to others.“It goes without saying that we needmore people like Tom, who epitomisesthe spirit of the Your Call campaign.”The service is currently looking fornew volunteers. If you have some sparetime and access to a vehicle contactJoyce at Blackburn Library on (01254)661221. Anyone who thinks they wouldbenefit from the service can contact theEquality and Access Team on (01254)587923 or 661221.Winter squads ready - page 6

For more information about all Council Services see www.blackburn.gov.uk The Shuttle 5ROUND-UPCLEAN I> Residential action day inGalligreaves with Twin ValleyHomesCLEAN II> Clean-up at HighfieldWorking Men’s Club, RatcliffeStreet, Darwen.Volunteers at St. James’ churchyard and, below, Jo Holden and Jo Eccles ready to plant some bulbsRESIDENTS SPRUCEUP CHURCHYARDBy Ethan LaffyResidents joined forces in aclean up at St James Church,Lower Darwen.The clean up was organisedafter visitors of the cemetery complainedabout the unsightly state ofthe churchyard and its graves.The volunteers cleared paths,cut grass, took out weeds and alsomaintained graves.Councillor Kate Hollern, leaderof Blackburn with Darwen Council,said: “This is another example ofhow an issue has been identified bylocal residents and how they haverallied together to improve their localarea.”For more pictures, visit www.flickr.com/blackburn-with-darwenCOMMUNITY> Volunteers runningAccrington RoadCommunity Centre werevisited by Deputy MayorSalim Mulla at an open day.Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

6 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012BOROUGHSHORTSAWARDBoxerrecognisedBy Shuttle staffBoxing hero Yaqoob Hussain hasbeen awarded with the Adult Volunteerof the Year Commendedaward at the 2012 LancashireSports Awards.Now in its eleventh year, theLancashire Sports Awards aim tocelebrate amateur sport throughoutthe county.Yaqoob, 57, of Furthergate,Blackburn has been honoured withthe award for his continuous volunteerwork within his community andat Blackburn with Darwen PoliceAmateur Boxing Club.Yaqoob’s love of boxing wasinspired by Mohammad Ali and hisprofessional record now stands at60 bouts with 45 wins.TEACHINGAfter fi ve years of competing,Yaqoob turned to teaching other upand-comingamateur boxers.Last year, Yaqoob remortgagedhis house to open his own gym inPerseverance Mill, Blackburn. Despitehaving a fulltime job, Yaqoobworks four days a week at the gym.He said: “Most of my time isdedicated to my club and boxing.”TIMEIt seems that Yaqoob’s life is quitethe juggling act, he describes hisvolunteer work as a “hobby” whileit seems his family may think otherwise,he said: “They thought I wasbonkers for putting so much timein but they started supporting mewhen they realised it was my dreamto help other people.”Last year Yaqoob was awardedan MBE by the Queen for his volunteerwork with young people.BETTERExecutive Member for Culture, Leisure,Sport and Young People CouncillorDamian Talbot said: “Yaqoob isa real asset to the borough; I couldn’tthink of anyone more worthy to receivesuch an award”.“During recent diffi cult times it ispeople like Yaqoob who give hopeto those who need it that things canget better.”WINTER SQUADS READYFOR THE BIG FREEZEAbdullah Patel, Muhammad Chopdat,Umair Patel and Usmangani Kasam,outside Troy Street Mosque.Kind-hearted volunteers at a Blackburncommunity centre are givingup their time on Christmas day toprovide a celebration event forthose on their own this festive season.The free event at Ivy Street CommunityCentre is for people of all ages whomay be on their own on Christmas day.There will be activities all day and FatherChristmas will be paying a visit to handout gifts.The centre will be open from 2pmserving a free-of-charge Christmaslunch.Doreen Mitchell, has been volunteeringfor over 30 years and spends up to60 hours a week at the centre along withsister Christine Connell and an army offellow dedicated volunteers.Doreen, 65, who lives in the area,will be cooking on the day. She said:“There’s no excuse for anyone to be ontheir own because Christmas can bea very lonely time if you are alone andwe don’t want that for any of our residents.”The event has been kindly fundedby Christine and Doreen thanks to aprize they won earlier in the year for theirservices to volunteering in Blackburnwith Darwen Council’s Pat on the Backawards.Councillor Maureen Bateson, Ewoodward councillor, said: “This is a fantasticidea and I would like to thank all thoseat Ivy Street for giving up their time atChristmas.”Anybody interested should call(01254) 55977 for further information.By Chris HiddenAs the cold weather starts to takehold, resident-led winter squadsare continuing their sterling workby keeping local pathways gritted,keeping an eye of vulnerableneighbours and generally helpingtheir communities outThe scheme is part of Blackburnwith Darwen Council’s Your Call campaign,which aims to empower residentsto help make positive changes intheir communities.Bags of grit have been handed outto those taking part as well as equipment.SQUADSquads currently operating in eastBlackburn are: Roe Lee/Brownhillwinter squad, Masjid Zainabia wintersquad, Medina Mosque winter squad,Millham St Mosque winter squad,Troy St Mosque winter squad, EnergyZone winter squad, Higher Croft wintersquad and Shadsworth winter squad.In west Blackburn there is: IvyStreet winter squad, Redlam Residentswinter squad, Cleaner Greener Griffi nwinter squad and Wensley Friendswinter squadAnd in Darwen and rural: St Peters,Tockholes Village, Barlow, Edgworth,Clearwater Village, Sunnyhurst andPark Road Whitehall.Councillor Faryad Hussain, ExecutiveMember for Environment, said:“There are about 300 people who dieevery year from winter-related deathssuch as falls on icy surfaces.“The winter squads allow volunteersto come together, share theircommunity spirit and hopefully reducethe amount of unnecessary accidents.”CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT IVY STREETwww.blackburn.gov.uk/your-call

For more information about all Council Services see www.blackburn.gov.uk The Shuttle 7THE SEARCH IS ON FORYOUR COMMUNITY HEROESNominations are being sought forthe unsung heroes of Blackburnwith Darwen.The Your Call Good Neighboursaward is looking for residents who goabove and beyond to help others. Thepeople we are looking have never beenrecognised before for what they aredoing.We want to reward local peoplewho make a real difference in theircommunities.RECOGNITIONExamples of the people we think aregood neighbours include someonewho regularly goes out to get the shoppingfor an elderly neighbour or takesthe bins out for the street.Councillor Kate Hollern, leader of theCouncil and who set up the awards, said:“The Your Call campaign has been verysuccessful. Now we want to reward peoplewho display the Your Call ethos everyday and make their streets a better place.We want to reward those people whoknock on the door of their elderly neighbourto make sure they are okay or whoorganises a party on their street.“These awards will recognise peoplewho give their time to the community andexpect nothing in return.”If you know someone who deservesto be recognised for the work they dofor others, then please nominate themfor an award by fi lling in the form below.Closing date for nominations isMonday, February 4.Nomination FormYour NameAddressTel numberName of the person you are nominating for a Good Neighbour AwardTheir ageTheir addressShort description of why you think they should be nominated for a Good Neighbour Award:Deadline for entries is Monday, February 4, 2013. Send to Good Neighbour Award, Freepost RRHYZKBRBSLA, Blackburn withDarwen Council, Communications Department, Third Floor, Town Hall, Blackburn, BB7 1DY.Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

8 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012Christmas lights specialClockwise from left:1. The Mayor, Councillor Zamir Khan,his daughter, Mayoress Bushra Khanand Harry Catherall, chief executive ofBlackburn with Darwen Council switchon the lights in Blackburn.2. Children’s favourites includingSpiderman and In the Night Gardenstars Iggle Piggle and Upsy Daisyentertain crowds.3. Fireworks at Blackburn lights switchon.4. Rudolph with Samantha Jones andBethany Hamer from Darwen at theBlackburn lights switch on.5. Kira Gorzella, seven, from Darwenmeets Buzz Lightyear at the BlackburnChristmas Lights switch on.HUNDREDS GATHER AS CHRISTMASCOMES TO BLACKBURN WITH DARWENBy Ethan LaffyHundreds of people packed intoBlackburn and Darwen town centresas the Christmas lights wereswitched on.In Blackburn, people braved thewind and the rain to see the festive seasonkick off in style with a host of children’sfavourites including In the NightGarden’s Iggle Piggle and Upsy Daisy,Dora the Explorer and SpongebobSquarepants.Terrible weather meant a change inthe schedule but in the end the conditionsdidn’t dampen spirits. A fireworksdisplay rounded off a wet but enjoyableevening.In Darwen, the Snowman helpedto switch on the lights after an actionpacked evening which included livebands and a show hosted by Rock FM.A highlight of the evening was a Santadash to raise money for charity EastLancashire HospiceThere are plenty of other activities,events and attractions in the buildup to Christmas including a 49ft inflatablesnowman which is due to set uphome on Town Hall Square, King WilliamStreet. The snowy giant doubles as theUK’s biggest bouncy castle and onlycosts £1 a go and can hold up to 25 childrenat any one time.For details of the full range of festiveevents taking place in both Blackburnand Darwen, visit: www.visitblackburn.co.ukFor more pictures, visit www.flickr.com/blackburn-with-darwenSEE PICTURES OF THE BOROUGH AT WWW.FLICKR.COM/BLACKBURN-WITH-DARWEN

For more information about all Council Services see www.blackburn.gov.uk The Shuttle 9BENEFITS OF BREAST FEEDING THIS WINTERBy Ethan LaffyImproving breastfeeding rates inBlackburn with Darwen could savelives and money.That’s the message from the borough’spublic health team after Unicefpublished a report on the health andcost benefi ts of breastfeeding.Unicef, the world’s leading children’scharity, said in its report thatif 45 percent of babies in Britain wereexclusively breastfed for four months,and if three quarters of babies in neonatalunits were breastfed at discharge,each year there would be; 3,285 fewerbabies admitted to hospital with gastroenteritisand 10,637 fewer GP consultations,saving more than £3.6 million.The risk of a raft of diseases inmothers and their babies can be reducedthrough breastfeeding, includingbreast cancer, respiratory diseases,stomach upsets and ear infections.EVIDENCEDominic Harrison, the borough’s directorof public health, said: “We are committedto boosting breastfeeding ratesin the borough and this report givesvery strong evidence that it is importantto do so.“We recognise it as a major publichealth issue. There is a lot of supportavailable in Blackburn with Darwen tosupport breastfeeding.“This is why we have been awardedUnicef’s Baby Friendly Award forour work in increasing breastfeedingrates and to improve care for all mothersin Blackburn with Darwen.WINTER“I would urge all mothers and mothersto be to think very strongly aboutthe benefi ts of giving their little onesbreast milk.“What an excellent natural gift onlymothers can their babies over the coldand busy winter months.”Calum Rigby and his wife Jeni,from Darwen are strong advocates ofbreast feeding.Calum said: “I absolutely supportJeni with her breastfeeding. There aremany benefi ts. There are health benefits and it’s cheaper.”In the borough, there are now fourbreastfeeding support groups. CalledBelieve in Breastfeeding, the groupsprovide expert advice and support formums to encourage them to keep onbreastfeeding.The groups are at Livesey Children’sand All Age Centre, WensleyFold, Earcroft and Audley children’scentre.Mothers breastfeeding at Blackburn marketand, left, little one Meghan who is breastfedPanto’sTitleSaturday 12 Sep - 8pmTickets £00Adv & DoorTitleSaturday 12 Sep - 8pmTickets £00Adv & DoorMother Goose12 - 31 DecemberFor performance times and tickets pleaseTitleSaturday 12 Sep - 8pmWhat’s On...Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs14 - 24 DecemberTickets £00Adv & DoorFor performance times and tickets pleaseSEE PICTURES OF THE BOROUGH AT WWW.FLICKR.COM/BLACKBURN-WITH-DARWEN

10 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012BOROUGHSHORTSXMAS IBin collectiondatesHere are the arrangements for bincollections over the festive period.If you are due to have your bin collectionon Christmas day Tuesday, December25, this will now be collectedon Friday, December 28.If your bin is to be collected onWednesday, December 26 these willnow be collected on Saturday, December29.For residents who would normallyhave a collection on Tuesday, January1 for the burgundy bin and grey binthese will now be collected on Friday,January 4. All affected properties willreceive a hanger on the bin at the lastcollection before these dates.Any properties whose collectionsare not affected will be given a stickeron their bin showing this information.Properties whose collections willchange will have a letter posted tothem. Make sure to have your bins outby 7am on collection day.To create more space in your greybins over Christmas fl atten all cardboardboxes and plastic bottles todouble your space. For burgundy binstry and buy only what you need and eatup any leftovers.SERVICE GETS A NEWHOME (AND NEW NAME)From left Councillor Mohammed Khan, Executive Member for Health and AdultSocial Care, Ryan Callaghan and Ben Procter, design students from BlackburnCollege who will be helping with the look of the new service, Andy McHugh, YourSupport Your Choice Service Development Manager, James Hadleigh from CareNetwork, Sally McIvor, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Executive Director forPeople, Lauren Oakland, team leader from Lancashire MIND. Centre: Alan Sumnerfrom the Peer Support Group.XMAS IIRecycling yourChristmas treeIf you would like your tree to becollected please book through thebulky collection service.The cost is £10 for 50 units worthof items being removed. A Christmastree depending on its size will rangebetween 10 and 20 units.Please call the Bulky collectionservice on (01254) 585921 and you willbe given a collection date.You can also cut up your treesand put them in your brown bin if youhave one or you can take your tree tohousehold waste recycling centres inGeorge Street West, Blackburn andSpring Vale Road, Darwen, which areopen from 9am – 5pm every day exceptChristmas Day, Boxing Day andNew Year’s Day.First brown bin collection in theNew Year will be week commencingMonday, January 14.There will be no temporary collectionpoints this year please use HWRCfacility as above.By Shuttle StaffA service which will help peoplelive their lives as they wish andgive support they need to becomeas independent as possiblewill soon be moving into a newhome.The service, which has justopened in the borough and was introducedin the last edition of the Shuttle,will be soon housed at 9A TownHall Street.The new service will act as a onestop shop for health and social careinformation and advice from a varietyof different organisations. It will alsoput people in touch with initiatives intheir community.It will cater for residents of all agesand their families who need help tostay independent in their communityand help stop their health and socialcare needs from worsening.It is at the moment operating onthe ground fl oor of Blackburn CentralLibrary, Monday to Friday between10am to 5pm but is now moving tothe larger premises.Work is underway to fi t out thebuilding.It is intended the service will be anactive partnership of residents, charities,voluntary organisations carersand community groups who will worktogether on a range of measures thatpromote independence and preventativemeasures.Service will be heartof the communityNAMEThe service will be called Your Support,Your Choice after the publicwere invited to help name it.One of the fi rst organisations tosign up to provide services from YourSupport, Your Choice was mentalhealth charity Lancashire Mind. Staffwill provide a weekly information andsupport service.Other organisations and servicesinclude Care Network, Blackburnwith Darwen Carers Service, the EnergyZone which is based in HigherCroft and the Council’s neighbourhoodservice.People can also go to the centreto fi nd more about self-directed supportfrom the Council’s self-directsupport team which supports peopleeligible for Council funding to choosehow they get their care.The Peer Support Group, which ismade of people who actually receivefunding from the Council and havechosen to direct their own supportand so can give personal experienceto guide residents, also has a presence.From October 2013 it is anticipatedthat the new service will alsobe operating at a range of communitybased venues across the Borough.NETWORKBlackburn with Darwen Support PlanningNetwork and the new PersonalAssistant Network are also linked tothe centre.The Support Planning Networkwill see citizens who are entitledto Council funding through a PersonalBudget get the best possibleassistance with planning how bestto make use of their money. SupportPlanners can help with fi nding informationabout local services, putting asupport plan together and providinginformation about the different waysa Personal Budget can be managed.Also the new Personal AssistantNetwork is made up of organisationsthat can either fi nd a Personal Assistantsfor local people to employ andthose who will both fi nd and managethe Personal Assistants.Councillor Mohammed Khan, ExecutiveMember for Health and AdultSocial Care, said: “Blackburn withDarwen Council is committed to givingresidents more choice and controlover their care as well as makingsure good quality services are readilyavailable whether they are providedby the Council, the voluntary sectoror the private one.“Establishing this service fi ts inwith this commitment. The servicewill provide information and advice aswell as links to a range of communitybased services and support.“The services that it offers will beshaped by residents and communities.“I am a fi rm believer that manysolutions to the issues this boroughfaces can be found in the communityand it is right that residents shape theservices on offer.“I look forward to how Your Support,Your Choice will develop in thenext few years.”SEE PICTURES OF THE BOROUGH AT WWW.FLICKR.COM/BLACKBURN-WITH-DARWEN

For more information about all Council Services see www.blackburn.gov.uk The Shuttle 11The ShuttleMONEY MATTERS SPECIALFOUR-PAGE SPECIALBENEFITS ARECHANGING:How will the changes affectyou and your family?By Shuttle staffThere are many changes to benefits happening now and inthe future as the government pushes ahead with welfarereform.The changes are the biggest overhaul of the benefits systemsince the welfare state started and they will have a major impact onpeople in our borough.Residents are rightly concerned and want to know what ishappening especially as the changes will mean some people willlose a significant amount of money.Over the next few pages, the Shuttle looks at some of the changesin depth to give you clear information about what the changes areand how they will affect people.INSIDE: THE BENEFIT CAPTHE BEDROOM TAX COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT CHANGES TO DISABILITY LIVINGALLOWANCECreating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

12 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012The ShuttleMONEY MATTFOUR-PAGE SPECIALFOREWORDby Councillor Andy Kay,Executive Member forResources and CouncillorYusuf Jan-Virmani,Executive Member forNeighbourhood, Housingand Customer ServicesThe government is pushingahead with changing the benefitssystem. Many changes havealready happened and more will behappening soon.For example, people who live insocial housing (i.e. you rent from ahousing association) could see theirhousing benefit cut if they have morebedrooms than new governmentrules say they need for their familysize.Another big change is the wayCouncil Tax benefit is administered.Councils have been told to comeup with their own local schemes onhow to decide who gets support topay their council tax bills.We have been talking tohundreds of people, including thosewho receive support and those whodon’t, over the last few months tohelp shape the new scheme. Theresults of this consultation are setout in this guide.Clearly, welfare reform is goingto have a major impact on people inour borough.The fact is that because of thesechanges some people will receiveless money than they did before.I know that many of you will beworried about what this could meanfor you and your family.This guide will help you findout some of the things that arehappening and what you can do toprepare for them by telling you whowill be affected.We also outline where you cango to get help and advice.Now is the time to get thathelp and support and we will beregularly updating you on otherchanges as they happen.Your guide toBenefit capWHAT IS IT?From April, a limit will be put on thetotal amount of benefit that mostpeople aged 16 to 64 can get. Thisis called a benefit cap.WHAT ARE THE LIMITS?4£500 per week for a couple or family(including lone parents)4£350 for a single personHOW IS THE CAP WORKED OUT?The Government will add up how muchmoney you get altogether from arange of benefits, including:4Housing benefit4Jobseeker’s allowance4Employment support allowance4Child benefit4Child tax creditFor a full list of those benefits includedas income when calculating the benefitcap, please see the government websiteat: http://www.gov.uk/benefit-capIf the total of these comes to more thanthe maximum amount allowed,your Housing Benefit payments will bereduced. You will have to makeup the difference between the HousingBenefit you receive and the fullamount of rent due.You won’t be affected by the benefitcap if you qualify for Working TaxCredit (whether or not you claimit), or if you get any of the followingbenefits:4Disability Living Allowance4Personal Independence Payment(from April 2013)4Attendance Allowance4Industrial Injuries Benefits (andequivalent payments as part of a wardisablement pension or the Armed4Forces Compensation Scheme)4Employment and Support Allowance,if you get the support component4War Widow’s or War Widower’sPensionThose who were previously working forat least a year before losing their jobwill be protected for up to 39 weeksfollowing the end of employment if theylost their work through no fault of theirown.WHEN WILL THE CAP APPLY?The benefits cap will apply from April.The Department for Work and Pensions(DWP) is getting in touch with those whothey believe are likely to be affected bythe cap. Bear in mind the DWP may nothave the most up-to-date informationabout you when they write to you.Your circumstances may also changebetween now and April.WHAT CAN I DO?If you are concerned about the BenefitsCap and how it will affect you,please call the Department for Work andPensions (DWP) helplinenumber 0845 605 7064, or textphone0845 608 8551 for people withhearing or speech impairments.The advice line may refer you to yourlocal Jobcentre Plus for help andsupport with finding work, or Blackburnwith Darwen Council for other support.They won’t be able to tell you about howmuch benefit you are getting or howmuch you will lose. They can signpostyou to the benefit enquiry line to findhow much you are currently getting.Also:Check how much benefit you areentitled to now to find out how muchHousing Benefit you are likely to loseEXAMPLE ONEwhen the cap is applied next year.This may affect which options you needSophie is a full time lone parent looking after three children after the break up ofher marriage. The youngest child is three. The other two children are in full-timeeducation. The household receives £600 a week in benefits including £150 inhousing benefits. The family’s cap is £500. Their housing benefit will be cutto £50. They will need to use their income to pay their rent shortfall meaningcutting back on other things.to consider. You can use the Departmentfor Work and Pensions benefit capcalculator at http://www.gov.uk/benefitcapMake sure you are claiming all thebenefits you can – for example,money to help with the costs of adisability.Councils have a limited amount ofmoney available to make discretionarypayments towards housing costs.Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

For more information about all Council Services see www.blackburn.gov.uk The Shuttle 13ERS SPECIALFOUR-PAGE SPECIALbenefit changesThe bedroom taxSome residents who live in HousingAssociation or Social Housingaccommodation will see theirhousing benefit cut from April iftheir home is deemed to have oneor more spare bedrooms.Under the new under occupationrules being introduced by thegovernment, people could see theirhousing benefit cut by up to 25%.They will deem you to be underoccupying if, for example, you are acouple living in a three bedroom house.THE NEW RULES ALLOW ONEBEDROOM FOR:4Each adult couple4any other person aged 16 or over4two children of the same sex under theage of 164two children under the age of tenregardless of their sex4any other child4a carer (who does not normally livewith you) if you or your partner needovernight careIt does not matter how the ‘spare’bedroom is used, the new rules willEXAMPLE ONEMrs Green, 55, lives with her husband Eddie, 58, and daughter Tamika, 18, in athree-bedroom house. Under the rules that come into effect next April, the Greensare under-occupying the home, even though ill-health means Mr Green has tosleep in the spare room by himself. They would lose 14 per cent of their housingbenefit.apply even if:4you and your partner need to sleepapart because of a medical condition4your children mainly live at anotheraddress, but you have a spare room forwhen they stay with youIT WILL AFFECT YOU:4If you are 16 to 61 years old4Even if you only get a small amount ofHousing Benefit – for example, if you areworking4even if you are sick or disabledYOU WON’T BE AFFECTED IF:4you live in a one bedroom flat or bedsit4you or your partner are old enoughto receive pension credits (in April 2013the pension credit age will be around 61years and 6 months)4you part-own the property under ashared ownership leaseIf you have a “spare” room:4From April, it means a 14% cut toyour housing benefit for one spare roomand 25% if you have two.4You will have to pay your landlord thedifference between your Housing Benefitand your full rent, to avoid building uparrears.WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?The changes are happening fromApril so now is the time to get helpand support. You have two mainoptions, stay and make up the paymentsor move to a smaller home.The best place to start is getting intouch with your landlord who can giveyou advice on both these options.EXAMPLE TWOMr and Mrs Bell live in a fourbedroom house. Their 10 year oldson James lives with them. Theiroldest son Jack has left home butsometimes come back to stay. TheBells have lived there for nearly 20years. Mr Bell is in work but earningminimum wage. Their rent is £100per week and they receive £10 perweek in housing benefit.Under their new rules, they wouldbe treated as having one spareroom and would lose all theirhousing benefit. They don’t want toleave their family home so they areplanning to make up the shortfall.EXAMPLE THREENas lives in a three bedroom home with her two daughters aged 12 and 13. Theyhave lived there for 10 years. She is currently claiming Employment and SupportAllowance as she is sick. She gets full housing benefit for £75 per week rent.The rules say she has one spare room because one bedroom will be included for herand one for her two daughters to share. Her housing benefit will reduce by £10.50per week.Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

14 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012The ShuttleMONEY MATTERS SPECIALFOUR-PAGE SPECIALWhat is Council tax benefit?Council tax benefit is money offyour Council Tax bill. How muchreduction you get depends onyour circumstances.Why is changing?The government is stoppingCouncil Tax benefit from April.Every Council has to replace it witha new local scheme. It will now becalled Council Tax Support.When will it change?Council tax benefit is due to endby April. Blackburn with DarwenCouncil will have to have itsscheme in place then.The government is giving councilsless money to pay for their newschemes. This shortfall in fundingis expected to be £1.8m.Will it be means tested i.e.dependent on circumstances?Yes. Help will be based on income,savings, household and amount ofCouncil Tax due.What are we doing?We went out to speak to residentsabout it and help shape the finalscheme. We spoke to 1,200people over several months.This will have a major impact onthe Council and all residents of theborough even those who do notreceive Council tax.Council tax benefitThe Council asked a number ofquestions during its consultation tofind out what people thought abouthow we should administer CouncilTax Support.One of the key questions of theconsultation concerned a proposalto cut the amount of support/benefitto working age claimants by a setpercentage. The estimated percentagereduction was quoted as 20 per cent.In total, 1208 people responded tothis question. 58.1per cent agreed orstrongly agreed with this proposal. 33per cent were against and 8.9 per centneither agreed or disagreed.A number of questions in theconsultation were around the protectionof vulnerable groups from proposedKeyResultscuts in Council tax support. 64.6per cent of those who replied saidclaimants who get middle or higherrate Disability Allowance should beclassed as vulnerable and should notbe affected by the changes. A quarterdisagreed and the rest either had nopreference or did not know.RESPONSE458.1 per centin favour of cutting the amountof Council Tax Support toworking age claimants461.5 per cent in favourof protecting payments fordisabled peopleA similar response was given aboutthose receiving Incapacity Benefit orEmployment Support Allowance. Thequestion generated 1,191 responseswith 61.5 per cent agreeing withprotecting claimants on these benefits.Little over 25 per cent of people wereopposed.A number of questions asked views onfunding and alternative suggestionsKeyfactsto reducing Council Tax Support toclaimants. One question proposedmaking no changes when moving fromCouncil Tax Benefit to Council Tax“THANK YOU TOEVERYONE WHOTOOK PART IN THECONSULTATION.”- CouncillorAndy Kay4Council TaxSupport needs tobe in place by April4We talked tomore than 1200peopleSupport and instead making furthercuts to services to fund the shortfall.Only 18.9 per cent agreed with this.More than 61 per cent were against.An increase in Council Tax to addressthe funding gap was rejected by 72 percent of respondents with 15.5 per centsupporting it.VIEWSCouncillor Andy Kay, ExecutiveMember for Resources, said: “I wantto thank everyone who took part in theconsultation.“It was really important we got yourviews on this. This is something thatwill have a significant impact on ourborough’s residents.”For moreinformationEMAILbenefits@blackburn.gov.ukDROP INBlackburn Town HallKing William StreetBlackburn BB1 7DyDarwen Town HallCroft StreetDarwen BB3 1BQOn this page we give someheadlines from the consultation.I am on Council Tax Benefit,how will it affect me?A decision on the final scheme hasyet to be made but we will tell younearer the time giving you details.What are the next steps?A report detailing the proposedCouncil Tax Support Scheme willbe presented at full Council inJanuary where a decision on thefinal scheme will be made.Changes toDisability LivingAllowanceFrom April 8, the Government isintroducing a new benefit calledPersonal Independence Payment(PIP) to replace Disability LivingAllowance (DLA).DLA is a benefit for peoplewho have difficulty getting aroundoutdoors or have some personalcare needs.This will affect people aged 16to 63 already on DLA or who wantto claim it.There are no current plans toreplace DLA for children under 16and people aged 65 and over whoare already receiving DLA.PIP is based on an assessment,which will focus on a person’s abilityto carry out a range of key activitiesnecessary to everyday life.Information for the assessmentwill be gathered from the claimantas well as other professionals whowork with and support them such asdoctors.Most people will also be askedto a face to face consultation withan independent assessor as part ofthe claim process.It will have two components:a daily living and a mobilitycomponent.The daily living component isan amount that may be paid tosomeone who has extra living costsbecause of a disability.The Mobility component isan amount that may be paid tosomeone who has extra costs ofgetting out and about because of adisabilityDepending on their assessment,a disabled person may get the dailyliving component only, the mobilitycomponent only, or the Dailyliving component and the mobilitycomponent.Some people are likely to losetheir disability benefit because:4They don’t apply for PIP whenthey are invited to. If people don’tapply their DLA will stop.4The rules to qualify for PIP arestricter. If they don’t score enoughpoints on their assessment, theirDLA will stop.For further information contactthe Department of Works andPensions on www.dwp.gov.uk/pipCreating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

For more information about all Council Services see www.blackburn.gov.uk The Shuttle 15LivesBOROUGHSHORTSHELPNeed reliabletrades people?If you are looking for reliabletrades people or need help withday to day tasks such as cleaningor shopping, Care Network canhelp.Care Network, is a local charity,which has a list of local businessesthat it recommends to carry out goodquality work at reasonable rates.CHECKSPatients from the borough who needfurther care after going to hospitalare benefitting from a new way ofworking.Patient groups have welcomed NHSBlackburn with Darwen Care Trust Plusredesign of sub-acute rehabilitation carein response to patients’ views and clinicaladvice.Sub-acute rehabilitation care consistsof treatments designed to help patientsrecover from injury or illness, to asnormal a condition as possible.Previously some patients who requiredsub-acute care were taken toPendle Community Hospital. Under thenew system, they can be discharged toa variety of services in Blackburn withDarwen, including a newly redesignedservice of ten sub-acute beds at SpringfieldCare Home, Preston New Road,Plans for older people’s housing inDarwen are to be developed.The Council’s Executive Boardagreed to develop proposals for an extracare development on land in ShoreyBank.The development could see 120units of accommodation being built,made up of a mixture of one and twobed apartments and independent livingbungalows.The Council owns the land andcouncillors agreed for officers to look atidentifying a private sector partner to developthe initial proposals.It is hoped the scheme will build onthe success of the Kingsway complex,PATIENTS WELCOME NEWREHABILITATION SERVICEwhich is run by Four Seasons.Patients will be given intensive supportto improve their condition, rebuildtheir confidence and help them live asindependently as possible once they areready to go home.There is also a host of other servicesavailable including community rehabilitationservices being offered as part ofthe service.Michael Walsh, chair of one of theborough’s patient participation groups,said: “The facility looks quite impressive.Travel is always an issue for patientswhich has more than 60 homes, made ofseparate flats and bungalows, has roundthe clock support and also facilities suchas a restaurant, a hairdresser and a sensorygarden.The Extra Care scheme, at GreenhurstPlace, off Montague Street, openedlast year and is fully occupied. The otherExtra Care facility in the borough is atSpring Bank Court, Mill Hill.Councillor Mohammed Khan, ExecutiveMember for Health and SocialCare, said: “It’s very early on in terms ofthe development but it has the potentialto be another excellent facility for theborough.“It’s in close proximity to Darwentown centre and has good public transportlinks so will have a very positive impactfor the whole area.“More and more people are livinglonger so the public sector has to shapeservices to meet the needs that ariseso having this in the borough is greatnews.”Dr Pervez Muzaffar, Blackburn withDarwen Clinical Commissioning Group’slead for rehabilitation, said: “One of ourpatients’ biggest concerns is travellingto receive treatment or visit their relatives,so I am delighted that we can offernew beds in Blackburn with Darwen,closer to patients’ homes.“As a Doctor, I know how importantit is for patients to get the right kind ofrehabilitation as early as possible.”from that.“We know from Kingsway how goodthese developments can be. The Councilis committed to building such highquality and fit for purpose housing becausethey enable older people to enjoyPhotos: Dr Pervez Muzaffar, Blackburnwith Darwen Clinical CommissioningGroup’s lead for rehabilitation, andDr Chris Clayton, Clinical Chief Officer,Steve Tingle, the Council’s director ofadult commissioning and personalisationand Councillor Mohammed Khan,Executive Member of Health and adultsoical care with Four Seasons staff atSpringfield Care HomeThe Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen,Councillor Zamir Khan and MayoressRahat Khan at the new service.EXTRA CARE HOUSINGPLANNED FOR BOROUGHBy Shuttle StaffSUCCESS“THIS COULD BEANOTHER EXCELLENTFACILITY.”- CouncillorKhantheir retirement in a safe, secure and vibrantenvironment with superb facilitieson their doorsteps. Our goal is to helpmore and more older people live independentlyin their own homes for as longas possible.”QUALITYCouncillor Yusuf Jan-Virmani, ExecutiveMember for Neighbourhood, Housingand Customer Services, said: “I am veryclear on the need for good quality housingfor older people in Blackburn withDarwen. This is the kind of developmentwe want to have in this borough to caterfor older people in this area.“It’s only just the start of the processbut we believe when it is fully realisedthis will be just as superb as Kingswayand Spring Bank Court in Mill Hill.”The charity has assessed the businessesand carried out a number ofchecks including evidence of criminalrecords, checking references and evidenceof qualifications.It has a variety of local businesseswho have been approved from paintersand decorators, builders, electricians,plumbers and even hairdressers.For more information call the CareNetwork on (01254) 507255 or visitwww.carenetwork.org.uk.COURTResidents finedTwo residents have been ordered topay well over £500 each after rubbishfrom their homes was founddumped in two separate cases.Kelly Fisher, of Olive Lane Darwenand Amanda Holmes, of ProvidenceStreet Blackburn were charged withfailing to comply with a Section 46notice of the Environmental ProtectionAct 1990, by not disposing of theirrubbish properly.Both cases were brought beforeBlackburn Magistrates Court byBlackburn with Darwen Council onNovember 30.DUMPEDThe court heard that a large pile of binbags was found dumped to the rear ofOlive Lane. In Providence Street a pileof waste was found. Evidence recoveredfrom both scenes pointed to bothMiss Fisher and Miss Holmes respectively.Miss Fisher was fined £70, orderedto pay £513.81 costs and £15 victimsurcharge.Miss Holmes was fined £70, orderedto pay £469.73 costs and £15victim surcharge.Councillor Faryad Hussain, ExecutiveMember for EnvironmentalImprovement and Sustainability, said:“We will continue to prosecute anyonefound guilty of dumping rubbish in ourBorough. Furthermore we will nameand shame them in the local press so Ihope people will think twice if they arethinking of doing this.”Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

16 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012Pharmacy Christmas opening times 2012-2013Christmas Eve(Monday 24th December)All Pharmacies will be openChristmas Eve, however closingtimes may vary. Please contactyour local pharmacy for moredetails.Christmas Day(Tuesday 25th December)4 Court Pharmacy(Blackburn Service Station, WhalleyBanks01254 677447), 11am – 7pmAudley Late Night Pharmacy(114-116 Audley Range, Blackburn,01254 263322)2pm – 11pmBeehive Pharmacy(Haslingden Road, Blackburn,01254 53585), 11am – 11pmBuncer Lane Pharmacy(6 Preston Old Road, Blackburn,01254 690496)12noon – 3pmMarket Street Pharmacy(29-31 Market Street, Darwen,01254 873977), 10am – 2pmWhalley Range Pharmacy(1 Whalley Range, Blackburn,01254 54988), 10am – 8pmBoxing Day(Wednesday 26thDecember)4 Court Pharmacy(Blackburn Service Station,Whalley Banks,01254 677447), 11am – 7pmAudley Late Night Pharmacy(114-116 Audley Range, Blackburn,01254 263322), 2pm – 11pmAsda Pharmacy(Lower Audley Retail Park, GrimshawPark Road,01254 292710), 9am – 5pmBeehive Pharmacy(Haslingden Road, Blackburn,01254 53585), 11am – 11pmBoots(2 Cobden Court, 01254 580115),8.30am – 5.30pmBoots the Chemist(Townsmoor Retail Park,01254 696620),9.30am – 4.30pmBuncer Lane Pharmacy(6 Preston Old Road, Blackburn,01254 690496), 12noon – 3pmLloyds Pharmacy(62 Haslingden Road, Blackburn,01254 660473), 10am – 4pmMarket Street Pharmacy(29-31 Market Street, Darwen,01254 873977), 10am – 6pmWhalley Range Pharmacy(1 Whalley Range, Blackburn,01254 54988), 10am – 8pmNew Years Eve(Monday 31st December2012)All Pharmacies will be open NewYears Eve, however closing timesmay vary. Please contact yourlocal pharmacy for more details.New Years Day(Tuesday 1st January 2013)4 Court Pharmacy(Blackburn Service Station,Whalley Banks,01254 677447), 11am – 7pmAudley Late Night Pharmacy(114-116 Audley Range, Blackburn,01254 263322), 2pm – 11pmAsda Pharmacy(Lower Audley Retail Park,Grimshaw Park Road,01254 292710), 10am – 4pmBeehive Pharmacy(Haslingden Road, Blackburn,01254 53585), 11am – 11pmBuncer Lane Pharmacy(6 Preston Old Road, Blackburn,01254 690496),12noon – 3pmLloyds Pharmacy(62 Haslingden Road, Blackburn,01254 660473), 10am – 4pmMarket Street Pharmacy(29-31 Market Street, Darwen,01254 873977), 10am – 6pmWhalley Range Pharmacy(1 Whalley Range, Blackburn,01254 54988), 10am – 8pmDental practice Christmas and New Year opening times 2012/13AP Smile Care,109 Preston New RoadMon 24th Dec, TriagingSession on the telephones8.30 – 5.30pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, TriagingSession on the telephonesFri 28th Dec, Triaging Sessionon the telephonesMon 31st Dec, TriagingSession on the telephonesTue 1st Jan, ClosedBateman & Best,334 Blackburn RoadMon 24th Dec, 9am – 1pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 9am – 1pmFri 28th Dec, 9am – 1pmMon 31st Dec, 9am – 1pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedBlackburn OrthodonticCentre, 19 Richmond TerraceMon 24th Dec, 8.15am – 4pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 8.15am – 10amFri 28th Dec, 8.15am – 10amMon 31st Dec, 8.15am – 10amTue 1st Jan, ClosedBlackburn Dental Centre,40d Preston New RoadMon 24th Dec, 9am – 4pm(Closed for lunch between1pm to 2pm)Tues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 9.30am – 4.30pm(Closed for lunch between1pm to 2pm)Fri 28th Dec, 9.30am – 4.30pm(Closed for lunch between1pm to 2pm)Mon 31st Dec, 9.30am – 4pm(Closed for lunch between1pm to 2pm)Tue 1st Jan, ClosedCentral Dental Practice,15-17 Railway RoadMon 24th Dec, 9am – 4pm(Closed for lunch between1pm to 2pm)Tues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 10am – 4pm(Closed for lunch between1pm to 2pm)Fri 28th Dec, 10am – 4pm(Closed for lunch between1pm to 2pm)Mon 31st Dec, 10am – 4pm(Closed for lunch between1pm to 2pm)Tue 1st Jan, ClosedCherry Tree Dental Surgery,372 Preston Old RoadMon 24th Dec, 9am – 2pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 9am – 2pmFri 28th Dec, 9am – 2pmMon 31st Dec, 9am – 2pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedDarwenside, Union Street,DarwenMon 24th Dec, 9am – 2pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 9am – 1pmFri 28th Dec, 9am – 1pmMon 31st Dec, 9am – 1pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedDarwen HC Dental, JamesSt West, DarwenMon 24th Dec, ClosedTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, ClosedFri 28th Dec, 8.30am – 4.30pmMon 31st Dec, 8.30am – 5pm(Closed lunch 12.20pm – 1.15pm)Tue 1st Jan, ClosedMr Goodwin, 17 NewWellington Street, Mill HillMon 24th Dec, Emergenciesonly from 9am – 11.30amTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, Emergenciesonly from 9am – 11.30amFri 28th Dec, Emergenciesonly from 9am – 11.30amMon 31st Dec, Emergenciesonly from 9am – 11.30amTue 1st Jan, ClosedMr A Harvey, 66 NewChapel Street, Mill HillMon 24th Dec, Emergenciesonly 9am – 12pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, Emergenciesonly 9am – 12pmFri 28th Dec, Emergenciesonly 9am – 12pmMon 31st Dec, Emergenciesonly 9am – 12pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedBank View Smile Studio, 57Preston New RoadMon 24th Dec, 9am – 12pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 9am – 12pmFri 28th Dec, 9am – 12pmMon 31st Dec, 9am – 12pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedLangham Road, 82 LanghamRoadMon 24th Dec,9am – 4.30pm (Closed forlunch between 12.45pmto 2pm)Tues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 9am – 4.30pm(Closed for lunch between12.45pm to 2pm)Fri 28th Dec, 9am – 4.30pm(Closed for lunch between12.45pm to 2pm)Mon 31st Dec, 9am – 4.30pm(Closed for lunch between12.45pm to 2pm)Tue 1st Jan, ClosedMattersons, 85-91Accrington RoadMon 24th Dec, 9am – 12pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, ClosedFri 28th Dec, TriagingSession on the telephones forAccrington Rd Surgery andBolton Rd Surgery from9am-11amMon 31st Dec, ClosedTue 1st Jan, ClosedMattersons, 206 BoltonRoadMon 24th Dec, 9am – 12pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, TriagingSession on the telephones forAccrington Rd Surgery andBolton Rd Surgery from9am-11amFri 28th Dec, ClosedMon 31st Dec, ClosedTue 1st Jan, ClosedBarbara Castle Way HealthCentre, Simmons Street,BlackburnMon 24th Dec,8.30am – 5pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 8.30am – 5pmFri 28th Dec, 8.30am – 5pmMon 31st Dec, 8.30am – 5pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedMr Murphy, 1 BelgraveSquare, DarwenMon 24th Dec, 9am – 1pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 9am – 1pmFri 28th Dec, 9am – 1pmMon 31st Dec, 9am – 1pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedNetherwood, 281 PrestonNew RoadMon 24th Dec, 9am – 1pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 2pm – 5pmFri 28th Dec, 9am – 1pmMon 31st Dec, 9am – 1pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedMr S R Patel, LimefieldDental, 2 LimefieldMon 24th Dec, 9am – 4pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, ClosedFri 28th Dec, ClosedMon 31st Dec, ClosedTue 1st Jan, ClosedDrakes Dental Care,334 Whalley RangeMon 24th Dec, 9am – 5pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 9am – 5pmFri 28th Dec, 9am – 5pmMon 31st Dec, 9am – 1pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedBlue Sky Dental Care,93 Blackburn Rd, DarwenMon 24th Dec, 9am – 5pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 9am-12pmFri 28th Dec, 9am – 5.30pmMon 31st Dec, 9am – 5.30pmTue 1st Jan, 9am – 2pmSaravannamuttu,11a Railway RoadMon 24th Dec, 11.30pm – 3pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 10am – 1pmFri 28th Dec, Emergenciesonly by telephonearrangementMon 31st Dec, 10am – 1pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedAccrington Rd DentalSurgery, 128 – 130Accrington RoadMon 24th Dec, 9am – 1pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 9am – 6pmFri 28th Dec, 9am – 6pmMon 31st Dec, 9am – 1pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedLouise Southworth, 21Richmond TerraceMon 24th Dec, 10am – 12pmTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec, 10am – 12pmFri 28th Dec, 10am – 12pmMon 31st Dec,10am – 12pmTue 1st Jan, ClosedMr K Khan, 20 RailwayRoad, DarwenMon 24th Dec,Emergencies am onlyTues 25th Dec, ClosedWed 26th Dec, ClosedThu 27th Dec,Emergencies am onlyFri 28th Dec,Emergencies am onlyMon 31st Dec,Emergencies am onlyTue 1st Jan, ClosedCreating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

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18 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012HealthMattersBy Dr Chris ClaytonBlackburn with Darwen ClinicalCommissioning Group (CCG) wasvisited by senior NHS and lay representativesto look at our plans,progress and credentials to makesure we are moving in the right directionto become a stand-aloneorganisation.This is called authorisation processand we have to complete this sowe can show we can make decisionsabout health services safely, manageour money responsibly and are ableto improve quality, reduce inequalityand make the area a healthier placewithin the budget we have. The panelreally focused on gathering evidenceabout what we have done so far asa CCG and as you would expect, wehad plenty of this to show them. Feedbackfrom the panel on the day wasextremely positive and we shall hearback formally in January next year.As we prepare to take over the“buying” of your healthcare in April2013, we are running in “shadow”form and as such, we have been developingour organisation; part of thishas been the appointment of staff intothe the CCG and also the finding ofour new base within Blackburn withDarwen which we shall move into inthe new year. Furthermore, we haveheld our first few public board meetingswhere we encourage residents tocome and ask questions about whatwe are doing.After Christmas, things will bemoving fast and you will start to seesome of the improvements we havemade. One example is the appointmentof Dr Neil Smith into the role ofCancer Clinical Lead for the whole ofEast Lancashire, including Blackburnwith Darwen. Many of you will knowDr Smith as one of our local and highlyvalued GPs and his role will be to reallydrive improvements in cancer carefor people of the borough. In particular,he will look at how we can betterprevent cancer, how it can be diagnosedearlier and also improve treatmentfor people who suffer from thisawful disease.Also, it was pleasing to see theEverybody Centre, which offers arange of confidential services foryoung people aged 14 to 24, at BarbaraCastle Way Health Centre beinghighly commended in a prestigiousnational award.We are committed to improvingoutcomes for children and youngpeople and this is a shining exampleof how we can do that.I would like to wish you all a MerryChristmas and Happy New Year anddo remember to keep warm and wellduring the cold days and also makesure you plan for a healthy festive season.Our article opposite will help.HealthDoctors are urging people to plantheir medical care before the busyChristmas and New Year period whenhealth services will have reducedopening times.People are advised to book routinedoctors’ appointments in advance andarrange to collect medicines and repeatprescriptions early to ensure they have everythingthey need.Blackburn GP Dr Zaki Patel said:“People sometimes ignore symptoms inthe run up to Christmas then suddenly findthemselves needing urgent treatment ordiscovering that their prescription medicinehas run out on a bank holiday whenGP practices are closed.“If people have a health concern, Iwould urge them to make an appointmentto see their GP before Christmas. Similarly,anyone who takes regular medicationshould make sure they contact their surgeryto order a repeat prescription at leasta couple of weeks before Christmas.”The winter is one of the busiest timesof year for the NHS as cold weather conditionscan make long-term conditions suchas asthma worse and cause people to falland injure themselves.Dr Charles Thomson, Emergency DepartmentConsultant at Royal BlackburnHospital urged people to choose the rightWHAT?Lots of health problems can be treatedjust by looking after yourself. Keep arange of over the counter medicines likepainkillers, cough mixture and antisepticin your medicine cabinet, drinkingplenty of water and getting lots of rest.Use the NHS Direct health and symptomcheckers, which are available onlineor via a free mobile app for Androidand iPhone smartphones and provideimmediate self-care advice.WHEN?All year round!HOW?Visit: www.nhs.uk/nhsdirectWHAT?Visiting your pharmacist can be a fastand convenient way to get minor illnessesand injuries treated. Pharmacists arefully trained health professionals and aswell as giving out prescriptions, theyprovide a wide range of services andfree help and advice on symptoms suchas coughs, stomach-aches and headaches.Youcan access any pharmacywithout the need to make an appointmentand many are open evenings andat weekends.WHEN?A number of pharmacies across theborough will open on Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’sEve and New Year’s Day.HOW?Visit: www.nhs.uk to find your nearestpharmacist or www.bwd.nhs.uk/ for detailsof Christmas and New Year openingtimes.WHAT?111 is an NHS helpline which providesNHS service over the Christmas and NewYear period to make sure urgent and emergencyservices are available for those whoneed them most.“People think that because the hospital’semergency department and urgentcare centre are open 24hours a day, sevendays a week, they are the same as a walkin clinic, but they are for people who needurgent help for a serious illness or injury.“Many people whocome to the hospitalcould have treatedthemselves at homewith advice from a pharmacistor an appointmentwith their GP.All GPs have an outof hours service for illnessesthat can’t waituntil the surgery opensand people can accessthis by dialling 111.”CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HEALTH SERVICESSELF CAREPHARMACIES111PREPARE NOW FORA HEALTHY WINTERadvice about symptoms and where togo for treatment. It is free to call fromall phones, including mobiles. Operatorswill ask about basic information, includingany medication you are taking,then assess your problem. For moreinformation about the 111 service visit:www.northwest111.nhs.uk.WHEN?Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,including Christmas Eve, ChristmasDay, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve andNew Year’s DayHOW?Tel: 111GP SURGERIESWHAT?See a doctor if you have symptoms thatyou or your pharmacist cannot treat andthat have continued for more than a fewdays. If you are away visiting family overChristmas and New Year, you can contactany GP practice, explain you areaway from home, and ask for a one-offGP appointment.WHEN?Most open Christmas Eve and NewYears Eve. Closed weekends, ChristmasDay, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.HOW?Visit www.nhs.uk to find your nearestsurgery.OUT OF HOURS GPWHAT?If you need medical attention whenyour GP surgery is closed, but are not illenough to need a 999 ambulance, youshould ring 111 to access East Lancashire’sout of hours GP service. Theservice offers telephone advice, GP appointmentsat a primary care centre orhome visit if symptoms can’t wait untilnormal surgery hours.WHEN?Open 6.30pm to 8am, 7 days a weekCUT OUT AND KEEPall year round, including Christmas Eve,Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’sEve and New Year’s DayHOW?Tel: 111MINOR INJURIES UNITSWHAT?You can walk into any minor injuries unitwithout an appointment. There are twoin Blackburn with Darwen at BarbaraCastle Way Health Centre on SimmonsStreet, Blackburn, and Darwen HealthCentre on James Street West, Darwen.They deal with problems like cuts andbruises, suspected fractures, minor eyeproblems, burns, scalds and sprains.They are staffed by doctors, specialistnurses and staff nurses, with x-ray facilitiesavailable.WHEN?Open 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Fridayincluding on Christmas Eve and NewYear’s Eve. Closed Christmas Day andNew Years Day.HOW?Tel: (01254) 617400 or just turn upDENTISTWHAT?Do not contact your GP, Out of Hoursor the hospital’s 111 service if you havea dental emergency when your dentalpractice is closed. Instead, contact theBlackburn and East Lancs Dental Servicefor an emergency appointment.WHEN?All dental practices are closed onChristmas Day, Boxing Day and NewYear’s DayHOW?Tel: 0845 5333230URGENT CARE CENTRESWHAT?The Urgent Care Centres at BurnleyGeneral Hospital and the Royal BlackburnHospital can treat non life-threateningillnesses and injuries, as well assimple broken bones.WHEN?The Urgent Care Centres are open 24hours a day, all year round, but shouldonly be used when urgent treatmentis needed that can’t be provided by apharmacist, GP, Out of Hours GP or MinorInjuries Unit.HOW?No appointment is needed but you mayhave to wait some time. Unless your illnessor injury is urgent, you will get thetreatment you need more quickly andconveniently by using one of the aboveoptions.EMERGENCYDEPARTMENTWHAT?The emergency department at RoyalBlackburn Hospital is for life-threateningemergencies only. An emergencyincludes things like: Suspected heart attack or stroke Suspected meningitis Breathing difficulties Chest pains Unconsciousness Heavy or uncontrolled bleeding Suspected drug overdose Sudden and severe headaches Head injuries Serious injuries such as impalementor stab wounds Suspected fractures or severeburnsWHEN?The emergency department is open 24hours a day all year round for life threateningemergencies only.HOW?Someone can bring you or call 999 foran ambulance.Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

For more information about all Council Services see www.blackburn.gov.uk The Shuttle 19HealthYour health and wellbeingBlackburn with Darwen is one of the first places in the country to have a Health and Wellbeing Board,where Council staff and councillors can work with public health colleagues, GPs, voluntary andcommunity groups and members of the public to improve local health.This is an exciting opportunity for us to make a difference and we have started this journey togetherby working with residents and more than 20 local organisations to find out what needs to be done.The NHS has a key role to play, but good housing, education, transport, employment, incomeand having a strong network of friends and family around you are all important too and we haveconsidered all these factors in coming up with our plan for the next three years. See how your viewshave contributed below.Cllr Kate Hollern: Leader of the CouncilChair of the Blackburn with Darwen Health and Wellbeing BoardBest start forchildren and youngpeopleThe ChallengePoor housing, low incomes,deprivation and child povertymeans young people living inBlackburn with Darwen tend to be less healthy as they grow upthan children in other areas.We spoke to the youth forum, Children’s Trust, young people andparents and organisations working with local families.You said…Breastfeeding support works well and helps mums to makepositive changesYou want more support for young carersYoung people need more information and support to deal withemotional difficulties and build self esteem.So we will…Run education sessions for businesses, parents, relativesand friends to encourage understanding and support forbreastfeeding mumsWork with partners to recognise, record and support youngcarersRaise awareness of local mental health and wellbeing supportand services and boost self-esteem throughout school life.Promoting good healthThe ChallengeHealth and workThe ChallengeThere are around 40,000 people of working age with a long-termhealth condition in Blackburn with Darwen – of these 11,000 areon out-of-work benefits – and this is a major cause of poor healthand disadvantage.We spoke to people who are out of work and have healthproblems, those on return-to-work schemes and organisations thatwork with people who are not employed.You said…Employers need guidance and support to be more tolerant ofemployee’s needsPeople need confidence and training opportunities to get backinto work.So we will…Support local employerson workplace healthand working towards a‘Wellbeing at Work’ Charter Include employment supportin the care package forpeople with long termconditions and cancer,including confidence-buildingand training to help themstay in or return to work.Older PeopleThe ChallengeSafe and healthyhomes andneighbourhoodsThe ChallengeA third of all privately ownedhomes and half of privatelyrented properties in Blackburnwith Darwen are in a poor condition. Problems with dampness,cold and poor maintenance increase the risk of injuries and illhealth. Road safety is another important issue, as there are moreroad deaths and serious injuries involving children under 16 than inmany other parts of the country.We spoke to residents and a range of community and voluntaryorganisations that work with local people.You said…You want to review speed limits. A 20mph scheme near schoolsin Preston has reduced accidents.People in communities should help each other, enabling youngand older people to connect and pass on life skillsPrivate rented houses should be better monitored.So we will…Aim to introduce 20mph speed limits in residential areasInvestigate time banking/volunteering opportunities so peoplecan help others with jobs around the houseIntroduce training and licensing schemes for private landlords.Around half the adult population in Blackburn with Darwenhave at least one long-term health condition such as asthmaor diabetes and the majority of those aged over 75 have threeor more conditions.We spoke to people who have had health checks, people withdrug and alcohol problems, local charities, GPs and othersworking to promote health.You said… Communities should support each other better and reduce isolation More health services should be provided in venues like sports centres for people who don’t likevisiting traditional health centres People should change their lifestyles and consider healthy options.So we will… Join up local services at a neighbourhood level and run a Good Neighbour scheme as part of theCouncil’s Your Call campaign Create one point of access for people to get help with issues that affect their health Continue to provide free leisure, restrict the number of fast food outlets and promote minimumpricing of alcohol.We have a higher than average number of people in residentialcare and a high number returning to hospital within 90 days ofbeing discharged. This suggests older people find it difficult toremain independent in their own homes due to ill health andpoor housing.We spoke to residents in a sheltered housing scheme andmembers of the 50+ Partnership and Older People’s Forum.You said…You don’t know where to go for information and advice or how to get involved in local decisionmaking.You want to feed back your experiences of services and know you are being listened to.So we will…Make more use of the Your Support Your Choice website to help people get information aboutservices that encourage independenceInvolve the 50+ Partnership in local events to tell people about changes to the benefits system andlobby on behalf of older peopleCreate a team of volunteer service users to provide evidence for reviews of care homes, day care,home care and hospital care.“Health and Wellbeing is about living life to the full, happiness, feelingsecure in your own self and the community in which you live.”local residentsWhat next?You can find out more by reading the full Health and Wellbeing Strategy at www.blackburn.gov.uk/hwb-strategy. The plan will be reviewed and updatedevery year and we want to hear your views. You can email publichealthadmin@bwd.nhs.uk or post your comments and suggestions on Twitter at #BwDHWB.Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

20 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012Young People's PageEdited with help by Charlotte Riding, Luke Lord and Tim TalbotYoung people took over Blackburn with Darwenas part of Children’s Commissioner’sTake Over Day 2012.The national event, organised by the Children’sCommissioner for England, gives children andyoung people the chance to shadow jobs, getinvolved in decision-making and offer theiropinions on key issues.Around 14 young people were involved in the takeover andspent the day shadowing executive members of the councilHollern and deputy chief executive, Andrew Lightfoot.Other children and young people spent the day withdepartments such as transport and the media team.The 17-year-old from Ewood said she had enjoyed the day andsure the voices of young people are heard especially in theseextremely tough times we are facing.We have one of the youngest populations in the country so theirviews are very important.By shadowing us, the young people can get a feel of how we do ourjobs and make our decisions giving them an insight which theycan use to get involved scrutinise and help shape”.day provides a brilliant opportunity for children and young peopleto make a difference to their schools and communities, put theirviews across and challenge the stereotypes about them that weThey bring ideas, imagination and energy which can reallymake a difference to organisations.”#takeoverday2012 day in tweets@blackburndarwen Luke, one of our young people, reads the news @BBCLancashire@blackburndarwen Bill Jacobs @Lancashiretelegraph meets with @CharlotteRidin1@blackburndarwen The young people are meeting @cllrkate now as part of #takeoverday2012@charlotteridin1 enjoying the day so far!@childrencommissioner Congratulations to everyone who has been involved in #takeoverday2012 today. I hope it has been agreat success.Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

For more information about all Council Services see www.blackburn.gov.uk The Shuttle 21BOROUGHSHORTSREMEMBRANCEPictures are courtesy of the Lancashire Telegraph.By Shuttle StaffBlackburn Rovers midfielder DavidDunn is lending his support to a newcampaign to find loving homes forchildren across Blackburn with Darwen.It comes on the back of a new highprofilemarketing and advertising campaignto promote adoption.The ‘Their Wants. Your Call’ campaignwill see designs using the feedbackof parents who have adopted andthose waiting to adopt, being displayedon billboards and bus shelters throughoutBlackburn and Darwen. Radio advertsusing the voices of local childrenare also being broadcast across thecounty.ASPIRATIONSThe designs feature images of childrenand their aspirations such as brother andsister Deven and Nikhil who are lookingfor somebody to play football with andsix-year-old Jemima who wants somebodyto cook for her.Rovers star and dad David Dunnhas proudly lent his support to the campaign.The home-grown hero is committedto giving youngsters a chance.He set up the charity STREETS (SportsTo Radically Educate Everyone To Succeed)with friend and business partnerJohn Magee, who came from a troubledbackground to turn his life around andnow works with young people to helpbetter their lives.To kick-start the campaign, Davidsaid: “When I was growing up I wantedto be a professional footballer anddreamed of playing for my local club.My dream came true and just like I had;these children all have their own dreamsand deserve the best chance in life.”He added: “It is sad to think thatthere are so many children in our ownlocal neighbourhoods waiting for a new“WE NEED MOREPEOPLE TO SERIOUSLYCONSIDER ADOPTION.”- CouncillorMaureenBatesonROVERS STAR BACKSNEW ADOPTION DRIVEfamily to love them.VALUABLE“Being a father myself I am keen to supportthis valuable campaign and help toshow that adoption is a wonderful wayto give a child a fresh start in life.”The Council has embarked on thenew campaign after the number of childrenwaiting to be adopted has doubledfrom 25 last year to 50 now. The numberof children coming into the care systemhas increased in the wake of Baby P –requiring local authorities to interveneearlier to protect children at risk,whilst the financial climate is havingan impact on those familiesstruggling to cope.Councillor MaureenBateson, Blackburn withDarwen Council’s ExecutiveMember for Children’sServices, added: “Theaim of this campaign isto attract more peopleto consider adoptionand help spread theword about the needfor more people tocome forward. I amdelighted that Davidand John have agreed tosupport the Council in itsefforts to find families for ourchildren.”Councillor Bateson added:“People may be worriedabout the financial climateand that may be somethingthat’s putting peopleoff coming forward.What some people maynot realise is that anyadoptive parent is entitledto the same financialbenefits as any other parentwould be and they will befully supported throughoutthe process.“We need more peopleto seriously consider adoptionand want people toknow that we will consideranybody from singleparents, older couples,families who already havechildren and same sex couples – nobodyshould rule themselves out. Come andtalk to us.”David’s business partner John, whogrew up on the Roman Road estate inBlackburn, said: “I am passionate aboutthis community its young people andhelping them achieve their best in life.I am proud to help support the Councilwith this new campaign because it’s puttingsomething back into the communitythat I grew up in.”For more information about adoptionFreephone: 0800 328 6919.HolocaustMemorial DayResidents are being invited to takepart in Holocaust Memorial Day onSunday, January 27.On that day, Blackburn with Darwenwill remember all the victims ofgenocide, oppression and torture.The Interfaith Forum and Blackburnwith Darwen Council are onceagain supporting the event with a serviceon the steps of Blackburn TownHall on King William Street.The day commemorates all thosewho were affected by the Holocaust,in which six million Jews and thousandsof others lost their lives.The ceremony also remembersmore recent genocides such as thosein Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda andDarfur.This year’s theme is CommunitiesTogether: Build a Bridge.The theme for Holocaust MemorialDay 2013 asks us all to rememberthose communities which were destroyedin the Holocaust, under NaziPersecution and in subsequent genocidesand to build bridges to a betterfuture.Councillor Kate Hollern, leader ofthe Council, said: “It is incredibly importantto remember the victims andhonour the survivors of genocide.“This day allows us to do that. Iurge everyone to join us on Sunday toreflect on the most shameful periodsin history of the modern world.“We must make sure that thesecrimes and their victims are never forgottenso that.”CARERSRights dayBlackburn with Darwen CarersService held an event to markCarers Rights Day.The national awareness day, organisedby Carers UK, aims to informcarers of the rights, benefits and servicesthey are entitled to.The theme of the day was GettingHelp in Tough Times.A host of advisers and informationstalls were on hand for carers toget help and guidance.Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

22 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012The Borough of Blackburn with Darwen – RiponStreet and Pringle Street (Audley) BlackburnGating Order 2013Notice is given that Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil in exercise of its powers under sections129A to G of the Highways Act 1980 proposes to makethe above Order. The Order will have the following generaleffect:1. To restricted public right of way at all timesover all the highway / alley way to the rear of: 2-74Ripon Street, 174-190 Lambeth Street, 155-229 PringleStreet, 45-47 Queen’s Park Road, 77-93 LambethStreet, 76-102 Ripon Street and 235A-257 PringleStreet (Audley) Blackburn; by all persons except foradjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency servicesand other third party and service providers.2. To authorise the erection and maintenance ofalley gates on the highway in line with the Council’sGate It Programme.3. Alternatives routes for public passage are via:Ripon Street, Lambeth Street and Pringle Street (Audley)Blackburn.A draft of the proposed Order is set out below.Further details and reasons for making the Order maybe inspected during normal office hours at the CommunitySafety Partnership offices, Old Town Hall,Blackburn, by prior arrangements.If you wish to make representations concerningthe proposed Order, you should send them in writingto the Gating Co-ordinator, Community Safety partnership,3rd Floor, Old Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DYto arrive on or before the 18th January 2013; pleasequote Ripon and Pringle Street (Audley) BlackburnGating Order 2013 in your correspondence.Please note that all representations receivedmay be considered in public by the Council and thatthe substance of any representation together with thename and address of the person making it could becomeavailable for public inspection.Dated this day the 21st December 2012Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerThe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen GatingOrder 2013WHEREAS the Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil (hereafter referred to as the’ Council’) is satisfiedthat the conditions set out in sections 129A (3) ofthe Highways Act 1980 hereinafter referred to as ‘theAct’ have been met in relation to the length of highwayslisted in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referredto as ‘the highway’) namely that the premises adjoiningthe highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour,that the existence of the highway is facilitatingthe persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocialbehaviour and that it is in all the circumstancesexpedient to make this Order for the purpose of reducingcrime or antisocial behaviour.NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercises ofits powers under Sections 129A to 129G of the Actas amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and EnvironmentAct 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980(Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and underall other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makesthe following Order:1. The public right of way over the highway is restrictedat all times to all persons so that passage andrepassage therefore may not occur with the exceptionof those persons listed in the Second Schedule to thisOrder.2. The installation of gates by the Council closeto every point on the highway at which the highwayjoins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for thepurpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in thisOrder is hereby authorised.3. The alternative routes for vehicular and pedestrianaccess are via the highway on Ripon Street, LambethStreet and Pringle Street (Audley) Blackburn.4. The aforementioned gates shall be maintainedand operated by the Council and the correct detailsof the responsible officer are: Community Gating Coordinator.The gates are to be unlocked and locked bykey holders.5. This Order may be cited as the Borough ofBlackburn with Darwen Ripon Street and Pringle Street(Audley) Blackburn Gating Order 2013 and shall comeinto operation on 21st January 2013.FIRST SCHEDULEThe length of highway to the rears: Ripon andPringle Street (Audley) Blackburn.SECOND SCHEDULE1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoiningthe highway2. Police Fire and Rescue Services and NHS Truststaff when in exercise of their duties.3. Persons using the highway in connectionwith the laying, erecting, inspection, maintenance, alteration,repair, renewal or removal in or near the saidlength of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit,wire, cable or any other apparatus for the supply ofgas, water, electricity or any telecommunications apparatusas defined in Schedule 2 to the telecommunicationsAct 1994.4. Council staff and its authorised contractorswhen in the exercise of their duties5. Persons using the highway with the permissionor on the direction of a duly authorised council officerin this regard.GIVEN under the Common seal; of the Council ofthe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen on the ………..day of ……..………. 2012 (to be advised).THE COMMON SEAL of the }Blackburn with Darwen Council }Was hereunto affixed }In the presence of: - }Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerGATING ORDERS 2012The Borough of Blackburn with Darwen – BolandStreet and Whalley New Road (Bastwell) BlackburnGating Order 2013Notice is given that Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil in exercise of its powers under sections129A to G of the Highways Act 1980 proposes to makethe above Order. The Order will have the following generaleffect:1. To restricted public right of way at all timesover all the highway / alley way to the rear of: 166-180Whalley New Road and 2-62 Boland Street (Bastwell)Blackburn; by all persons except for adjoining ownersand occupiers, the emergency services and other thirdparty and service providers.2. To authorise the erection and maintenance ofalley gates on the highway in line with the Council’sGate It Programme.3. Alternatives routes for public passage are via:Whalley New Road, Larch Street and Boland Street(Bastwell) Blackburn.A draft of the proposed Order is set out below.Further details and reasons for making the Order maybe inspected during normal office hours at the CommunitySafety Partnership offices, Old Town Hall,Blackburn, by prior arrangements.If you wish to make representations concerningthe proposed Order, you should send them in writingto the Gating Co-ordinator, Community Safety partnership,3rd Floor, Old Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DYto arrive on or before the 18th January 2013; pleasequote Boland Street and Whalley New Road (Bastwell)Blackburn Gating Order 2013 in your correspondence.Please note that all representations receivedmay be considered in public by the Council and thatthe substance of any representation together with thename and address of the person making it could becomeavailable for public inspection.Dated this day the 21st December 2012Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerThe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen GatingOrder 2013WHEREAS the Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil (hereafter referred to as the’ Council’) is satisfiedthat the conditions set out in sections 129A (3) ofthe Highways Act 1980 hereinafter referred to as ‘theAct’ have been met in relation to the length of highwayslisted in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referredto as ‘the highway’) namely that the premises adjoiningthe highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour,that the existence of the highway is facilitatingthe persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocialbehaviour and that it is in all the circumstancesexpedient to make this Order for the purpose of reducingcrime or antisocial behaviour.NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercises ofits powers under Sections 129A to 129G of the Actas amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and EnvironmentAct 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980(Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and underall other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makesthe following Order:1. The public right of way over the highway is restrictedat all times to all persons so that passage andrepassage therefore may not occur with the exceptionof those persons listed in the Second Schedule to thisOrder.2. The installation of gates by the Council closeto every point on the highway at which the highwayjoins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for thepurpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in thisOrder is hereby authorised.3. The alternative routes for vehicular and pedestrianaccess are via the highway on Whalley New Road,Larch Street and Boland Street (Bastwell) Blackburn.4. The aforementioned gates shall be maintainedand operated by the Council and the correct detailsof the responsible officer are: Community Gating Coordinator.The gates are to be unlocked and locked bykey holders.5. This Order may be cited as the Borough ofBlackburn with Darwen Boland Street and WhalleyNew Road (Bastwell) Blackburn Gating Order 2013 andshall come into operation on 21st January 2013.FIRST SCHEDULEThe length of highway to the rears: Boland Streetand Whalley New Road (Bastwell) Blackburn.SECOND SCHEDULE1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoiningthe highway2. Police Fire and Rescue Services and NHS Truststaff when in exercise of their duties.3. Persons using the highway in connectionwith the laying, erecting, inspection, maintenance, alteration,repair, renewal or removal in or near the saidlength of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit,wire, cable or any other apparatus for the supply ofgas, water, electricity or any telecommunications apparatusas defined in Schedule 2 to the telecommunicationsAct 1994.4. Council staff and its authorised contractorswhen in the exercise of their duties5. Persons using the highway with the permissionor on the direction of a duly authorised council officerin this regard.GIVEN under the Common seal; of the Council ofthe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen on the ………..day of ……..………. 2012 (to be advised).THE COMMON SEAL of the }Blackburn with Darwen Council }Was hereunto affixed }In the presence of: - }Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerThe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen – AudleyRange and Walter Street (Audley) Blackburn GatingOrder 2013Notice is given that Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil in exercise of its powers under sections129A to G of the Highways Act 1980 proposes to makethe above Order. The Order will have the following generaleffect:1. To restricted public right of way at all timesover all the highway / alley way to the rear of: 114-192and 194-262 Audley Range, 1c and 1d Queen’s ParkRoad and 81-165 and 167-237 Walter Street (Audley)Blackburn; by all persons except for adjoining ownersand occupiers, the emergency services and other thirdparty and service providers.2. To authorise the erection and maintenance ofalley gates on the highway in line with the Council’sGate It Programme.3. Alternatives routes for public passage are via:Audley Range, Queen’s Park Road, Lambeth Street,Lincoln Road and Walter Street (Audley) Blackburn.A draft of the proposed Order is set out below.Further details and reasons for making the Order maybe inspected during normal office hours at the CommunitySafety Partnership offices, Old Town Hall,Blackburn, by prior arrangements.If you wish to make representations concerningthe proposed Order, you should send them in writingto the Gating Co-ordinator, Community Safety partnership,3rd Floor, Old Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DYto arrive on or before the 18th January 2013; pleasequote Audley Range and Walter Street (Audley) BlackburnGating Order 2013 in your correspondence.Please note that all representations receivedmay be considered in public by the Council and thatthe substance of any representation together with thename and address of the person making it could becomeavailable for public inspection.Dated this day the 21st December 2012Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerThe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen GatingOrder 2013WHEREAS the Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil (hereafter referred to as the’ Council’) is satisfiedthat the conditions set out in sections 129A (3) ofthe Highways Act 1980 hereinafter referred to as ‘theAct’ have been met in relation to the length of highwayslisted in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referredto as ‘the highway’) namely that the premises adjoiningthe highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour,that the existence of the highway is facilitatingthe persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocialbehaviour and that it is in all the circumstancesexpedient to make this Order for the purpose of reducingcrime or antisocial behaviour.NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercises ofits powers under Sections 129A to 129G of the Actas amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and EnvironmentAct 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980(Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and underall other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makesthe following Order:1. The public right of way over the highway is restrictedat all times to all persons so that passage andrepassage therefore may not occur with the exceptionof those persons listed in the Second Schedule to thisOrder.2. The installation of gates by the Council closeto every point on the highway at which the highwayjoins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for thepurpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in thisOrder is hereby authorised.3. The alternative routes for vehicular and pedestrianaccess are via the highway on Audley Range,Queen’s Park Road, Lambeth Street, Lincoln Road andWalter Street (Audley) Blackburn.4. The aforementioned gates shall be maintainedand operated by the Council and the correct detailsof the responsible officer are: Community Gating Coordinator.The gates are to be unlocked and locked bykey holders.5. This Order may be cited as the Borough ofBlackburn with Darwen Audley Range and WalterStreet (Audley) Blackburn Gating Order 2013 and shallcome into operation on 21st January 2013.FIRST SCHEDULEThe length of highway to the rears: Audley Rangeand Walter Street (Audley) Blackburn.SECOND SCHEDULE1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoiningthe highway2. Police Fire and Rescue Services and NHS Truststaff when in exercise of their duties.3. Persons using the highway in connectionwith the laying, erecting, inspection, maintenance, alteration,repair, renewal or removal in or near the saidlength of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit,wire, cable or any other apparatus for the supply ofgas, water, electricity or any telecommunications apparatusas defined in Schedule 2 to the telecommunicationsAct 1994.4. Council staff and its authorised contractorswhen in the exercise of their duties5. Persons using the highway with the permissionor on the direction of a duly authorised council officerin this regard.GIVEN under the Common seal; of the Council ofthe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen on the ………..day of ……..………. 2012 (to be advised).THE COMMON SEAL of the }Blackburn with Darwen Council }Was hereunto affixed }In the presence of: - }Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerThe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen – BeechAvenue and Laurel Avenue (Sudell) Darwen GatingOrder 2013Notice is given that Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil in exercise of its powers under sections129A to G of the Highways Act 1980 proposes to makethe above Order. The Order will have the following generaleffect:1. To restricted public right of way at all timesover all the highway / alley way to the rear of: 1-23Beech Avenue and 2-52 Laurel Avenue (Sudell) Darwen;by all persons except for adjoining owners andoccupiers, the emergency services and other thirdparty and service providers.2. To authorise the erection and maintenance ofalley gates on the highway in line with the Council’sGate It Programme.3. Alternatives routes for public passage are via:Laurel Avenue, Beech Avenue, Higher Perry Street andAnyon Street (Sudell) Darwen.A draft of the proposed Order is set out below.Further details and reasons for making the Order maybe inspected during normal office hours at the CommunitySafety Partnership offices, Old Town Hall,Blackburn, by prior arrangements.If you wish to make representations concerningthe proposed Order, you should send them in writingto the Gating Co-ordinator, Community Safety partnership,3rd Floor, Old Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DYto arrive on or before the 18th January 2013; pleasequote Beech Avenue and Laurel Avenue (Sudell) DarwenGating Order 2013 in your correspondence.Please note that all representations receivedmay be considered in public by the Council and thatthe substance of any representation together with thename and address of the person making it could becomeavailable for public inspection.Dated this day the 21st December 2012Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerThe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen GatingOrder 2013WHEREAS the Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil (hereafter referred to as the’ Council’) is satisfiedthat the conditions set out in sections 129A (3) ofthe Highways Act 1980 hereinafter referred to as ‘theAct’ have been met in relation to the length of highwayslisted in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referredto as ‘the highway’) namely that the premises adjoiningthe highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour,that the existence of the highway is facilitatingthe persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocialbehaviour and that it is in all the circumstancesexpedient to make this Order for the purpose of reducingcrime or antisocial behaviour.NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercises ofits powers under Sections 129A to 129G of the Actas amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and EnvironmentAct 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980(Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and underall other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makesthe following Order:1. The public right of way over the highway is restrictedat all times to all persons so that passage andrepassage therefore may not occur with the exceptionof those persons listed in the Second Schedule to thisOrder.2. The installation of gates by the Council closeto every point on the highway at which the highwayjoins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for thepurpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in thisOrder is hereby authorised.3. The alternative routes for vehicular and pedestrianaccess are via the highway on Laurel Avenue,Beech Avenue, Higher Perry Street and Anyon Street(Sudell) Darwen.4. The aforementioned gates shall be maintainedand operated by the Council and the correct detailsof the responsible officer are: Community Gating Coordinator.The gates are to be unlocked and locked bykey holders.5. This Order may be cited as the Borough ofBlackburn with Darwen Beech Avenue and Laurel Avenue(Sudell) Darwen Gating Order 2013 and shall comeinto operation on 21st January 2013.FIRST SCHEDULEThe length of highway to the rears: Beech Avenueand Laurel Avenue (Sudell) Darwen.SECOND SCHEDULE1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoiningthe highway2. Police Fire and Rescue Services and NHS Truststaff when in exercise of their duties.3. Persons using the highway in connectionwith the laying, erecting, inspection, maintenance, alteration,repair, renewal or removal in or near the saidlength of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit,wire, cable or any other apparatus for the supply ofgas, water, electricity or any telecommunications apparatusas defined in Schedule 2 to the telecommunicationsAct 1994.4. Council staff and its authorised contractorswhen in the exercise of their duties5. Persons using the highway with the permissionor on the direction of a duly authorised council officerin this regard.GIVEN under the Common seal; of the Council ofthe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen on the ………...day of ……..………. 2012 (to be advised).THE COMMON SEAL of the }Blackburn with Darwen Council }Was hereunto affixed }In the presence of: - }Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerThe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen – PelhamStreet and Goldhey Street (Little Harwood)Blackburn Gating Order 2013Notice is given that Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil in exercise of its powers under sections129A to G of the Highways Act 1980 proposes to makethe above Order. The Order will have the following generaleffect:1. To restricted public right of way at all timesover all the highway / alley way to the rear of: 9-33 PelhamStreet and 2-8 Goldhey Street (Little Hardwood)Blackburn; by all persons except for adjoining ownersand occupiers, the emergency services and other thirdparty and service providers.2. To authorise the erection and maintenance ofalley gates on the highway in line with the Council’sGate It Programme.3. Alternatives routes for public passage are via:Pelham Street and Goldhey Street (Little Harwood)Blackburn.A draft of the proposed Order is set out below.Further details and reasons for making the Order maybe inspected during normal office hours at the CommunitySafety Partnership offices, Old Town Hall,Blackburn, by prior arrangements.If you wish to make representations concerningthe proposed Order, you should send them in writingto the Gating Co-ordinator, Community Safety partnership,3rd Floor, Old Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DY toarrive on or before the 18th January 2013; please quotePelham Street and Goldhey Street (Little Harwood)Blackburn Gating Order 2013 in your correspondence.Please note that all representations receivedmay be considered in public by the Council and thatthe substance of any representation together with thename and address of the person making it could becomeavailable for public inspection.Dated this day the 21st December 2012Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerThe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen GatingOrder 2013WHEREAS the Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil (hereafter referred to as the’ Council’) is satisfiedthat the conditions set out in sections 129A (3) ofthe Highways Act 1980 hereinafter referred to as ‘theAct’ have been met in relation to the length of highwayslisted in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referredto as ‘the highway’) namely that the premises adjoiningthe highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour,that the existence of the highway is facilitatingthe persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocialbehaviour and that it is in all the circumstancesexpedient to make this Order for the purpose of reducingcrime or antisocial behaviour.NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercises ofits powers under Sections 129A to 129G of the Actas amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and EnvironmentAct 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980(Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and underall other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makesthe following Order:1. The public right of way over the highway is restrictedat all times to all persons so that passage andrepassage therefore may not occur with the exceptionof those persons listed in the Second Schedule to thisOrder.2. The installation of gates by the Council closeto every point on the highway at which the highwayjoins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for thepurpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in thisOrder is hereby authorised.3. The alternative routes for vehicular and pedestrianaccess are via the highway on Pelham Street andGoldhey Street (Little Harwood) Blackburn.4. The aforementioned gates shall be maintainedand operated by the Council and the correct detailsof the responsible officer are: Community Gating Coordinator.The gates are to be unlocked and locked bykey holders.5. This Order may be cited as the Borough ofBlackburn with Darwen Pelham Street and GoldheyStreet (Little Harwood) Blackburn Gating Order 2013and shall come into operation on 21st January 2013.FIRST SCHEDULEThe length of highway to the rears: Pelham Streetand Goldhey Street (Little Harwood) Blackburn.SECOND SCHEDULE1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoiningthe highway2. Police Fire and Rescue Services and NHS Truststaff when in exercise of their duties.3. Persons using the highway in connectionwith the laying, erecting, inspection, maintenance, alteration,repair, renewal or removal in or near the saidlength of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit,wire, cable or any other apparatus for the supply ofgas, water, electricity or any telecommunications apparatusas defined in Schedule 2 to the telecommunicationsAct 1994.4. Council staff and its authorised contractorswhen in the exercise of their duties5. Persons using the highway with the permissionor on the direction of a duly authorised council officerin this regard.GIVEN under the Common seal; of the Council ofthe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen on the ………..day of ……..………. 2012 (to be advised).THE COMMON SEAL of the }Blackburn with Darwen Council }Was hereunto affixed }In the presence of: - }Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerCreating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

For more information about all Council Services see www.blackburn.gov.uk The Shuttle 23The Borough of Blackburn with Darwen – HozierStreet and Poole Street (Audley) Blackburn GatingOrder 2013Notice is given that Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil in exercise of its powers under sections129A to G of the Highways Act 1980 proposes to makethe above Order. The Order will have the following generaleffect:1. To restricted public right of way at all timesover all the highway / alley way to the rear of: 1-37Hozier Street, 39-73 Hozier Street and 2-26 PooleStreet (Audley) Blackburn; by all persons except foradjoining owners and occupiers, the emergency servicesand other third party and service providers.2. To authorise the erection and maintenance ofalley gates on the highway in line with the Council’sGate It Programme.3. Alternatives routes for public passage are via:Hozier Street and Poole Street (Audley) Blackburn.A draft of the proposed Order is set out below.Further details and reasons for making the Order maybe inspected during normal office hours at the CommunitySafety Partnership offices, Old Town Hall,Blackburn, by prior arrangements.If you wish to make representations concerningthe proposed Order, you should send them in writingto the Gating Co-ordinator, Community Safety partnership,3rd Floor, Old Town Hall, Blackburn, BB1 7DYto arrive on or before the 18th January 2013; pleasequote Hozier Street and Poole Street (Audley) BlackburnGating Order 2013 in your correspondence.Please note that all representations receivedmay be considered in public by the Council and thatthe substance of any representation together with thename and address of the person making it could becomeavailable for public inspection.Dated this day the 21st December 2012Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerThe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen GatingOrder 2013WHEREAS the Blackburn with Darwen BoroughCouncil (hereafter referred to as the’ Council’) is satisfiedthat the conditions set out in sections 129A (3) ofthe Highways Act 1980 hereinafter referred to as ‘theAct’ have been met in relation to the length of highwayslisted in the First Schedule hereto (hereinafter referredto as ‘the highway’) namely that the premises adjoiningthe highway are affected by crime and/or antisocial behaviour,that the existence of the highway is facilitatingthe persistent commission of criminal offences or antisocialbehaviour and that it is in all the circumstancesexpedient to make this Order for the purpose of reducingcrime or antisocial behaviour.NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercises ofits powers under Sections 129A to 129G of the Actas amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and EnvironmentAct 2005 and under the Highways Act 1980(Gating Orders) (England) Regulations 2006 and underall other powers it enabling in that behalf hereby makesthe following Order:1. The public right of way over the highway is restrictedat all times to all persons so that passage andrepassage therefore may not occur with the exceptionof those persons listed in the Second Schedule to thisOrder.2. The installation of gates by the Council closeto every point on the highway at which the highwayjoins highway that is unrestricted by this Order for thepurpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in thisOrder is hereby authorised.3. The alternative routes for vehicular and pedestrianaccess are via the highway on Hozier Street andPoole Street (Audley) Blackburn.4. The aforementioned gates shall be maintainedand operated by the Council and the correct detailsof the responsible officer are: Community Gating Coordinator.The gates are to be unlocked and locked bykey holders.5. This Order may be cited as the Borough ofBlackburn with Darwen Hozier Street and Poole Street(Audley) Blackburn Gating Order 2013 and shall comeinto operation on 21st January 2013.FIRST SCHEDULEThe length of highway to the rears: Hozier Streetand Poole Street (Audley) Blackburn.SECOND SCHEDULE1. All owners and all occupiers of premises adjoiningthe highway2. Police Fire and Rescue Services and NHS Truststaff when in exercise of their duties.3. Persons using the highway in connectionwith the laying, erecting, inspection, maintenance, alteration,repair, renewal or removal in or near the saidlength of highway of any sewer, main, pipe, conduit,wire, cable or any other apparatus for the supply ofgas, water, electricity or any telecommunications apparatusas defined in Schedule 2 to the telecommunicationsAct 1994.4. Council staff and its authorised contractorswhen in the exercise of their duties5. Persons using the highway with the permissionor on the direction of a duly authorised council officerin this regard.GIVEN under the Common seal; of the Council ofthe Borough of Blackburn with Darwen on the ………..day of ……..………. 2012 (to be advised).THE COMMON SEAL of the }Blackburn with Darwen Council }Was hereunto affixed }In the presence of: - }Janie BerryHead of Legal Services/Deputy Monitoring OfficerBOROUGH MARKS WORLDMENTAL HEALTH WEEKBy Faye AdamsBlackburn with Darwen stageda wide variety of events thisweek to show its support forWorld Mental Health Week.The theme was ‘Time toChange’, calling for an end todiscrimination around mentalhealth.It is part of a campaign, ledby MIND and RETHINK, that aimsto raise awareness that mentalhealth problems affect one in fourpeople and not being able to talkabout it can be one of the worstparts of the illness.Local events included a discussionheld on mental healthand wellbeing, as well as the impactof the recession on health.SUPPORTThe borough’s ‘Mental HealthFirst Aid’ training programmewas also celebrated as it hasseen the recruitment of over 250volunteers to assist people withcommon mental health problemsand direct them towards supportservices.Executive member for Healthand Adult Social Care, CouncillorMohammed Khan, said: “Thiswas a fantastic event, whichshowed there are a lot of peoplepassionate about wanting toraise awareness of mental healthand breaking down the stigmaaround it.“Getting it on the agenda isas important as physical healthas they are both vitally importantfor people to be able to live happy,healthy and productive lives.”EVENTDarwen Aldridge CommunityAcademy also staged an event tomark World Mental Health Day.The ‘Arts and Minds’ eventfeatured performances of dance,poetry and drama based on emotionalhealth and wellbeing.On Tuesday, a ‘Our Mind andBody Health Day’ organised bythe Lancashire Care NHS FoundationTrust Health OutreachTeam and the Children’s Societyincluded a discussion on depressionin the asylum and refugeecommunity along with arts activitiesand workshops.MIND in Blackburn also helda Wellbeing walk-in every daythis week at its Heaton StreetPremises.Visitors were able to speak totrained volunteers about mentalhealth and find out more informationabout what support isavailable.Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen

24 The Shuttle DECEMBER2012Rovers in the ShuttleFIT FOR A KING!Norwegian ace Joshua King,who opened his BlackburnRovers goal account againstCardiff City earlier this month,insists the chance to play firstteam football at Ewood Parkunder the stewardship of compatriotHenning Berg, provedtoo good an opportunity topass up.The 20-year-old forward completeda transferdeadlinedayloan move from Manchester United.Having spent the past threeseasons playing for United’s Reserves,King felt ready for a regularrole in Rovers’ senior squad.“Every footballer wants toplay,” said King, who will remainat Rovers until January. “I hada good pre-season at United,played a couple of games, wenton international duty with Norwayand did well and I’m very excitedabout making an impact at Rovers.“I’ve been at United for nearlyfive years now, going on loan toPreston, Borussia Monchengladbachand Hull.“I feel the time is rightto move onto first teamfootball. That’s themost importantthing.“United’sReserves isa great team, fullof talent, with great players,but it’s time to step up.“I’ve been on a few loanspells, but I’ve been unlucky, as Ipicked up injuries at Preston andin Germany. I had a good spell atHull towards the end of last season,but just as I was getting going,the season ended.“Hopefully, over the next fewweeks, as I’m in good shape, Ican do well, improve as a playerand learn from the other playersas well.“Blackburn is a strong teamin the Championship and by cominghere, I want to help the teamto get back up in the PremierLeague.”The exciting youngster becameBerg’s first signing and Kinginsists that the new Rovers bosswas a major factor in his decisionto join.“When Henning came andspoke to me about the way hewanted the team to play and hisplans for the future, it soundedjust right for me.“He told me that he wantedme to be a part of his team andthat was what convinced me.“It doesn’t matter the fact thathe’s Norwegian or the fact thathe used to play for ManchesterUnited. He told me his plans.He wants to play me, so that’swhy I’ve come here.“I’ll try to do well overthe next six weeks and thenwe’ll see what happens inJanuary.“Any player that gets confidencefrom his manager is great.It’s one of the most importantthings, confidence.“A player without confidenceis not going to play at his best andI want to play at my best as oftenas possible.”Rovers have secured a two-year sponsorship dealfor the Riverside Stand at Ewood Park with RegulatoryFinance Solutions (RFS).A management consultancy business who provideregulatory expertise for the financial services industry,RFS work closely with the UK’s major banks, life andinsurance companies.RFS CEO, John Turner, is a life-long Rovers fan,who sees this as an ideal opportunity to return to hisroots and mix business and pleasure, whilst expandingthe RFS brand and footprint in the North West.Long-serving midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersenand skipper Danny Murphy were justtwo of a host of Rovers’ stars spreading festivecheer at the BRFC Disabled SupportersClub Christmas Party at Ewood Park.Morten (above) and Danny (below) - togetherwith playing colleagues, new manager HenningBerg and members of the backroom team - mingledwith supporters, posed for photographs andsigned autographs at the popular event, a regularfixture on the club’s social calendar.ROVERS SECURE STAND SPONSORJohn said: “I used to sit in the old Riverside Stand as aschoolboy and have been a season ticket holder over theyears before and after the new Riverside Stand was developed.I used to bring my mum to games and have many happymemories of my time with her watching Rovers play. I’mdelighted to sponsor my hometown team.”Paul Agnew, Operations Director at Rovers, added: “It isvery encouraging to secure this stand sponsorship with RFS,particularly as the man at the helm has such strong Roversconnections. We are fighting hard in a trying economic climateto bring new business to Ewood Park.”Creating a connected, prosperous, clean, safe and healthy Blackburn with Darwen