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Vehicles checked in council operation
Dudley Council inspected 51 school transport vehicles at Merry Hill on 16 September. All drivers presented licence and insurance evidence. No major…
Dudley Mayor celebrates a bostin first 100 days in office
Councillor Pete Lowe celebrates 100 days as Mayor of Dudley, highlighting community events including Black Country Festival and Dudley Pride.
Today in Dudley — 12 September
Today in Dudley: Dudley Council marks Emergency Services Day, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Dudley launches West Midlands’ first formal business board
Dudley Council has created the West Midlands' first formal business board, bringing together senior business leaders and council to drive economic growth…
More than 600 Ageing Well Festival sessions planned across Dudley this October
Dudley’s month-long Ageing Well Festival will bring more than 600 health, social and leisure sessions to over 70 venues in October.
Today in Dudley — 11 September
Today in Dudley: 'Quick skin cancer pathway the best birthday gift', plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Cabinet to discuss elected members checks
Dudley Council cabinet will consider proposals to renew DBS checks for elected members and introduce Enhanced checks for roles in children's services and…
Residents invited to help shape Dudley Council’s future priorities
Dudley Council is asking residents, businesses and community organisations to help shape its priorities for the next decade through surveys and…
Today in Dudley — 30 August
Today in Dudley: How did some houses survive the Stourbridge fire while neighbours lost everything?, plus 4 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Dudley Council accepts Ofsted findings and commits to accelerating improvements for children and families
Dudley Council has acknowledged Ofsted's findings that children's services have not met expected standards. The council says improvements are already…
Offer to replace family photos lost in Stourbridge fire
Jane Jordan, a Stourbridge photographer, is offering to help families who lost photos in the fire that gutted 19 properties on Norton Road.
Charity boxing showdown raises almost £28K
Dudley Council leader Patrick Harley and former councillor Shaz Saleem boxed at Dudley Town Hall to raise £27,685 for local charities including…
Dudley to honour Battle of Britain heroes
Over 120 RAF Air Cadets and armed forces veterans will march through Dudley town centre on 13 September to honour Battle of Britain heroes. Road closures…
Andrew Road car park improvement works
Andrew Road car park in Halesowen closes from 31 August for two-day resurfacing works. Drivers must remove vehicles before 7pm.
Dudley joins national highways network to share ideas and improve services
Dudley Council has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group to share highway improvements and best practice with councils across the UK.
'Council leader boxing at 60? It's never been done'
Dudley Council leader Patrick Harley, 60, will box in the ring to raise over £30,000 for charity after losing six stone in 11 months of training.
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. Local businesses sponsor the event at Dudley Town…
Today in Dudley — 16 August
Today in Dudley: Fire incident in Stourbridge, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Daily online briefings launched from today Saturday 15 August for residents affected by Norton Fire
Dudley Council is holding daily online briefings at 2pm from 15 August for residents affected by the Norton fire in Stourbridge, with in-person streaming…
Community projects to receive funding boost through Pride in Place grants
Thirty-three community organisations in Dudley will share £420,000 in grants to fund projects improving facilities, green spaces and wellbeing across the…