Dudley Council News - Media Releases

Calling all armed forces veterans

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:51:00 Z

Veterans are being urged to come forward to have special badges and medals presented by the Mayor of Dudley at this year’s Armed Forces Day event.

Bostin’ new Mayor for Dudley

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:21:00 Z

The new Mayor of Dudley tonight launched his vision for a ‘BOSTIN Dudley’ celebrating pride, inclusion and community

New cabinet unveiled to ‘deliver for Dudley’

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:41:00 Z

The new cabinet has been unveiled today with the leader hailing it as a team which will be ‘delivering for Dudley.’

Dudley calls for 60 more foster carers as local heroes celebrated during Foster Care Fortnight

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:58:00 Z

Dudley Council is calling for more local people to step forward as foster carers, as more than 500 children are currently in care across the borough.

£20m investment plan approved

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:35:00 Z

People who live and work in a defined area of Dudley borough will see up to £20 million of investment over the next 10 years after a regeneration plan received government approval.

Stellar line-up for free Dudley Writers’ Festival

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:38:00 Z

Bestselling authors from a wide range of genres will be talking to audiences about their work during this year’s Dudley Writers’ Festival.

Last chance to get early bird boxing tickets

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:48:00 Z

Discounted early bird tickets for The Big Showdown boxing battle are on sale for one week only.

May half term activities 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:39:00 Z

There is no need for children to be bored this school holiday with activities and sessions on offer in leisure centres, visitor attractions, parks, halls and libraries.

Join Peppa Pig’s dance party as Under 5s day returns to Himley Hall

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:47:00 Z

Children’s favourite Peppa Pig will be bringing her dance party to Himley Hall this summer for the ever popular Under 5s day.

Dudley College Students brush up on their history at Himley Hall

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:37:00 Z

A new partnership between Dudley College of Technology and Dudley Council is helping enhance visitor spaces at Himley Hall while giving students valuable real‑world experience.