Blackburn with Darwen
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Blackburn with Darwen lies in east Lancashire, set in a valley surrounded by Pennine hills. Blackburn is the largest town, with a cathedral, museums, and a strong textile heritage, while Darwen adds charm with its market and landmark Darwen Tower overlooking the moors. The West Pennine Moors dominate the surrounding landscape, offering reservoirs, heather moorland, and scenic trails. Canals, parks, and villages add to the variety, blending industrial heritage with natural beauty.
The local government for this district is: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (Unitary Authority).
Constituencies in Blackburn with Darwen
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Wards in Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen is divided into 17 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Audley & Queen's Park
- Bastwell & Daisyfield
- Billinge & Beardwood
- Blackburn Central
- Blackburn South & Lower Darwen
- Blackburn South East
- Darwen East
- Darwen South
- Darwen West
- Ewood
- Little Harwood & Whitebirk
- Livesey with Pleasington
- Mill Hill & Moorgate
- Roe Lee
- Shear Brow & Corporation Park
- Wensley Fold
- West Pennine
Blackburn with Darwen in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Blackburn with Darwen is an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) North West
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Lancashire
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Blackburn with Darwen
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.