andrea sturgess

Head of Communications at Blackburn with Darwen Council. Former journalist. Passionate about my family, local government, home town, running &Abersoch

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

Really uplifting end to Friday at our Proud to be BwD staff awards hearing all the service and individual high performance . Four year in run that comms team members in spotlight for their high achieving 🙌

[One Voice Blackburn @1VoiceBlackburn]

The Billy Project is the winner of the Leader’s Award 2025, supported by the @blackburndarwen
@BillyProjectCIC led by Leanne Proctor run transformative health and wellbeing projects for vulnerable people in the borough.
Read more on @lancstelegraph
https://t.co/Y8OyMGosFv

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

Feels like a long time since we were saying hopeful.

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

Leading councillors have shared their “hopeful” response to the Local Government Finance Settlement, announced yesterday.
Read more: https://t.co/4CQSoYiu4U

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

A beautiful, kind soul - privileged to have known her.

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

This afternoon a tree was planted in memory of the late Eileen Entwistle of Darwen, who was councillor for 32 years and a former Mayor.

Thank you for all that you did, Eileen. 👏

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

Over-60s Luncheon Club is ‘Simply the Best’: From 10 friends to 150 strong | The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News https://t.co/KuJUylNHDj

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

We need your help! In September we launched a pothole campaign, and would really appreciate if could answer the following questions for us.

[BwDBC Adult Learning @BwDAdultLearn]

Advance your career in Health & Social Care! 💼 Our Level 2 course at Bank Top NLC starts 13 Jan 2025. Includes placements in adult social care. Mondays, 9:30am-2:30pm. Book now!
👉 https://t.co/OaQZfBo8u0

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

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[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

I covered this story as a local report and it’s stayed with me of course. I've #justdonated to Every Action Has Consequences on JustGiving. Donate on @justgiving and support this great cause https://t.co/nvSP6OI92M

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

If you know, you know #blackburnnostalgia from the brilliant National Festival of Making

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

@AEA_Elections @ElectoralCommUK another creative production to help increase voter turnout

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

Our Chief Executive & Elections Returning Officer @BwDDenise is helping encourage postal voters to send back their postal votes early.

Denise stars alongside local residents in our When Do You Do It? video, aimed at encouraging people to make time to vote.

@themjcouk @LGCplus

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

You can now find out who is standing for election in your area.

In the Blackburn with Darwen Council elections: https://t.co/d6XjXoffuY

In the Darwen Town Council elections: https://t.co/bswkSOZ8GU

In the Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner election: https://t.co/vZC2l2kgkE

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

Heard the announcement today from @festofmaking? 📣 😁

There are some exciting collaborations planned as part of the Art In Manufacturing programme for 2024, including with BwD's very own:

@darwenterra

and

@TheMakingRooms

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

Feels good when you can announce much needed investment. Love where you live ❤️

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

We have some amazing news about the Conservatory in Corporation Park dating back to 1900. It’s getting a HUGE cash injection. Thank you to @HistoricEngland for recognising it’s importance.

Read more: https://t.co/GH7v7S2eIY

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

Much needed investment. Lots to do now to bring it to life. Looking forward to seeing this one progress given creative focus.

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

It’s just been announced that we’ve secured £20m of new funding for our borough! 🥳

It’s part of our successful Levelling Up Partnership with @GOVUK

And it takes the total of Levelling Up investment to a whopping £125m!

Full details here 👉 https://t.co/C5q9FYAGRK

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

Looking forward to hearing all about the best of Blackburn. Inspirational bunch of people. Pleased to have played a part in this event again. The talented young hosts beat most TV professionals hands down.

[One Voice Blackburn @1VoiceBlackburn]

The Stage is Set. The 1V Awards Dinner 2024 is the highlight of Blackburn's social calendar. We can't wait to welcome you on Saturday at @KingGeorgesHall.
Sponsored by @TogetherHousing and @nwgrnd_together , and supported by @blackburndarwen.

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

First meeting of newly formed
Corporate Parenting Panel tonight with fantastic calibre membership across council and partners. Great energy in the room on arguably important role we have. Storytelling and celebrating will be vital to success.

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

Rare opportunity to join a respected comms team full of creatives https://t.co/resEb7yvtk

[andrea sturgess @sturgey]

Really important part of our role as corporate parents ❤️

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

Care Leavers Christmas gifts are currently being distributed after generous donations from local businesses and partner agencies🎄🎁

For more information visit: https://t.co/1FSIlECDyg

[Blackburn Rovers @Rovers]

🤝 Join us for our Business Club event next Tuesday before our home fixture against Bristol City.  We’ll be joined by #Rovers Director of Football Gregg Broughton and Leader of @blackburndarwen Phil Riley.

Gregg will provide a unique insight into how the men’s team prepare for match day, and we’ll hear from Phil Riley about the devolution deal signed between 3 councils and how it affects your business.

Business Club members receive two free places to all Business Club events.

📧 Contact [email protected] to book your place.

🔗 To find out more about our Business Club visit -https://t.co/QZqWv61ypI

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