Dudley Council News - Media Releases

Dudley among first areas to pilot national survey giving unpaid carers a stronger voice

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:50:00 Z

Dudley Council is one of six West Midlands local authorities piloting a new national Survey of Carers, which 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.

Council to review Single Person Discount claims

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:56:00 Z

Dudley Council is carrying out a review of households currently receiving a Single Person Discount on their council tax to ensure the discount continues to be awarded to those who are eligible.

Dudley to fall silent for fallen heroes

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:31:00 Z

Residents across the borough are being invited to come together next month to honour the service and sacrifice of the nation’s armed forces, as Dudley marks Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.

Christmas countdown begins in Dudley borough

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:29:00 Z

Residents are invited to get into the festive spirit with a series of Christmas lights switch-on events returning to town centres across the borough next month.

Pensnett shop owner ordered to pay more than £3,000 for food hygiene offences

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:00 Z

The owner of a Pensnett convenience store has been ordered to pay more than £3,300 after pleading guilty to food hygiene offences following a prosecution by Dudley Council.

Plans for new visitor centre, café and play area at The Leasowes

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:34:00 Z

Exciting plans for a new visitor centre, café and play area, which will help boost the visitor experience at the stunning Grade I listed Leasowes, have been submitted to planners.

Dudley Council housing stock boosted by new Halesowen apartments

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:03:00 Z

Dudley Council’s housing stock has been given a boost following the acquisition of eight new apartments on the site of former office buildings in Halesowen.

Helping Dudley residents through financial hardship

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:01:00 Z

Dudley Council is working with local organisations and community partners to support residents experiencing financial difficulties, helping people access the advice and support they need.

New tenants at the Red House Glass Cone

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:37:00 Z

There will be even more to see at the Red House Glass Cone in Wordsley, as the 230-year-old heritage attraction is set to welcome a host of new tenants to its craft and office studio spaces.

Dudley Council brings together key stakeholders to shape support for adulthood

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:46:00 Z

Dudley Council brought together young people, families, carers and professionals from across education, health and social care for a stakeholders’ engagement workshop to help shape the borough’s future support for young people preparing for adulthood.