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Patrick Harley

Leader Live

The leader of the council will be in the hot seat when he takes questions from the public in a live video session next week.

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Popular community café supports care-experienced young people

Dudley Council, and national charity Rees Foundation have teamed up with local food outlet, Harry’s Café in Brierley Hill to offer a safe social space for care experienced people in the heart of the community.

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Social worker shortlisted for prestigious award

Dudley Council social worker, Sharon Plaskitt, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Stars of Children & Young People Awards. 

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Mayor meets award-winning young performing arts champion

The Mayor of Dudley has congratulated an inspiring young performing arts leader after she won a prestigious community award.

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Policy to train social workers set to bear fruit

A commitment by Dudley Council to “grow your own” in the field of mental health social care looks set to bear its first fruit this summer.

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Gornal Wood Crematorium to be refurbished

Refurbishment work totalling more than £1 million will get underway at Gornal Wood Crematorium next month.

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Jane Austen in the Midlands

Dudley Libraries are celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary with four talks about the famous novelist and her links with the area.

LtR Sam Bache, care home manager Tammy Painter, Mayor of Dudley Councillor Hilary Bills and Ridgeway Court care home resident Beryl Bache

Dudley borough marking VE Day 80

People from across Dudley borough are marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, when German forces surrendered to Allied powers.

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Black Country ‘Move Together’ campaign aims to tackle huge physical inactivity challenges

Active Black Country and the local authorities of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton today launched their Move Together campaign to inspire residents to embrace movement as part of their daily lives.

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Parking restrictions to be introduced to improve safety

Parking restrictions are to be introduced to improve safety on a number of streets across the borough following reports to the council from residents.

Living with Dementia event

Carers and people living with dementia invited to special event

Carers and people living with dementia are being given a voice to help shape the future of support in the borough.