Dudley Council News - Media Releases

Dudley Council marks Emergency Services Day

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:25:00 Z

Dudley Council is marking Emergency Services Day by lighting up the Council House in blue this evening in tribute to the vital role the emergency services play in protecting and supporting communities.

Residents invited to help shape Dudley Council’s future priorities

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:29:00 Z

Residents, businesses and community organisations are being invited to help shape a new vision for Dudley Council.

Charity boxing showdown raises almost £28K

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:01:00 Z

Dudley Council leader Patrick Harley and former councillor Shaz Saleem have gone toe-to-toe in the ring as this year’s much-anticipated Dudley Charity Boxing Showdown raised £27,685 for good causes.

Dudley to honour Battle of Britain heroes

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:12:00 Z

More than 120 RAF Air Cadets from across Dudley borough will take part in an annual parade and service of commemoration in Dudley town centre on Sunday 13 September.

Andrew Road car park improvement works

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:14:00 Z

Scheduled improvement works are set to start at Andrew Road car park in Halesowen next week.

Dudley Council accepts Ofsted findings and commits to accelerating improvements for children and families

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:50:00 Z

Dudley Council has today acknowledged the findings of its latest Ofsted inspection of children's services and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering rapid and sustained improvements for children, young people and families across the borough.

Former takeaway directors and manager ordered to pay more than £3,000

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:36:00 Z

The manager and former directors of a Pensnett takeaway have been ordered to pay a combined total of £3,084 for food hygiene offences following a court case on 12 August.

Dudley joins national highways network to share ideas and improve services

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:24:00 Z

Dudley Council has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), a national body that brings organisations together to share ideas, learning opportunities and service improvements.

Local businesses go the distance to support Dudley charity boxing showdown

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:06:00 Z

Businesses from across the borough have been praised for their generosity in backing this year's Dudley Charity Boxing Showdown.

Daily online briefings launched from today Saturday 15 August for residents affected by Norton Fire

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:38:00 Z

Residents directly affected by the fire in Norton, Stourbridge, will be able to receive regular updates and ask questions through new daily online briefings hosted by Dudley Council.