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Dudley Council urges road safety as darker nights arrive
Dudley Council is urging road users and pedestrians to improve their visibility as the clocks have gone back and darker nights draw in.
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Dudley apprentice Mandeep Dosanjh wins regional award
Her West Midlands Advanced Apprentice of the Year win follows earlier success at the Inspirational Youth Awards in April.
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Dudley Council Pilots National Survey for Unpaid Carers
Dudley Council is one of six West Midlands local authorities piloting a new national Survey of Carers. The survey opens on 14 October and closes on 14 December. Unpaid carers in the borough are being encouraged to take part and help shape future care and support services.
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Dudley Council Reviews 25,000 Single Person Discount Claims
Dudley Council is carrying out a review of more than 25,000 households currently receiving a Single Person Discount on their council tax bills to ensure the discount continues to be awarded only to those who are eligible.
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Dudley artist Lyriqé prepares to release new R&B single Appetite
The Birmingham-born artist’s new release is due on 20 October as she develops her Social Currency project.
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Dudley Remembrance Sunday: Events, Road Closures, 8 November
Dudley marks Remembrance Sunday on 8 November with a parade from Vicar Street and service at the cenotaph. Road closures in place across town centre.
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Christmas lights switch-on events across Dudley borough in November
Five Christmas lights switch-on events are returning to Dudley town centres from 14–28 November, with free parking and live entertainment for families.
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Plans for new visitor centre, café and play area at The Leasowes
Dudley Council has submitted planning proposals for a new visitor centre, café and play area at The Leasowes, one of the borough's most significant historic landscapes.
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Dudley Council housing stock boosted by new Halesowen apartments
Dudley Council has acquired eight new two-bedroom apartments on a brownfield site in Halesowen, boosting the local authority's housing stock. The development is located on the corner of Summer Hill and Powell Street and is due to complete in December 2026.
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Helping Dudley residents through financial hardship
Dudley Council is offering support to residents experiencing financial difficulties through the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), a government-funded programme running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.
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New tenants at the Red House Glass Cone
The Red House Glass Cone in Wordsley is expanding its craft and office studio spaces with a number of new tenants, adding to its established businesses and recent café opening.
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Dudley Council brings together key stakeholders to shape support for adulthood
Dudley Council has brought together young people, families, carers and professionals from education, health and social care to help shape the borough's future support for those preparing for adulthood.
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Care experienced young people unveil new identity for young people
Care experienced young people from Dudley borough have helped create a new brand identity for Dudley Care Experience Team. The young people involved have spent time in the care system, including foster care, residential children's homes, and kinship care.
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Council set to back Black Country Fostering Hub to support children and carers
Dudley Council's cabinet is expected to approve the council's role in a new Black Country Fostering Hub when it meets next month.
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Cabinet set to approve specialist support for young children with SEND
Dudley Council's cabinet will consider plans to recommission five Early Years Inclusion Hubs, which would increase specialist places for young children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across the borough from 48 to 60.
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Proposed new forum for Friends of Parks groups
Dudley Council's cabinet will vote on creating a borough-wide forum to support community volunteers caring for parks and green spaces across the area.
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Feasibility study for tip in north Dudley proposed
Dudley Council will appoint consultants to study a new household waste recycling centre for north Dudley. Cabinet votes 8 October.
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Quarry Bank Salon Owner Calls for VAT Cut to Support Apprenticeships
More than 2,000 salon owners have signed an open letter calling on Chancellor John Healey to cut VAT on hair and beauty services from 20% to 10% in this week's Budget.
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£150,000 Dudley Market Seating Area Removed Over Anti-Social Behaviour
A £150,000 covered seating area at Dudley Market has been removed by Dudley Council after 16 months of operation due to anti-social behaviour.
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Leader “delighted” as new TV drama filmed in Dudley
Dudley Council has welcomed the production of a major television drama that used locations across the borough during filming. The Cadburys is a six-part historical drama telling the story of the Cadbury family's rise from cocoa industry underdogs to creators of one of the world's most recognised chocolate brands.
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Dudley College to use new Education and Skills Centre
Dudley College of Technology will operate a new Education and Skills Centre on Castle Hill from October 2026, following an agreement with Dudley Council to lease the building.
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Couples could win their wedding at Stourbridge wedding fayre
Dudley Registrars host a wedding fayre at the Thomas Robinson Building on 10 October. Couples can win a free wedding ceremony in a prize draw.
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Local cultural projects get nearly £250,000 boost from WMCA
Nine cultural and heritage projects across Dudley borough are to receive a share of £247,500 in grant funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).
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By-election confirmed for St James’s ward
Dudley Council has confirmed a by-election for St James's ward on 29 October following the resignation of councillor Ivor Robinson.
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Wren’s Nest National Nature Reserve celebrates 70th anniversary and unveils plans for a new visitor facility and wardens’ base
Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve marks 70 years with a year-long celebration programme and plans for a new visitor facility and wardens' base in Dudley.
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Local businesses go the distance to support Dudley charity boxing showdown
Dudley Council leader Patrick Harley and former councillor Shaz Saleem fight for charity on 21 August.
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