Dudley hails major success as investors back the borough’s thriving transformation

The event brought together developers, investors and regional partners to explore the borough’s expanding portfolio of opportunities and ambitious regeneration plans.

The event showcased a wide range of investment-ready sites, surplus council-owned assets and commercial opportunities available across the borough. Delegates also learned more about the council’s structured support offer for investors, including inward investment support, access to innovative funding, business growth programmes and tailor-made recruitment services.

A major focus of the event was the launch of a new asset prospectus that promotes a dedicated and streamlined approach to investment opportunities and business support. The prospectus is available here https://www.dudleybusinessfirst.org.uk/invest-dudley

The event highlighted Dudley’s rapidly evolving infrastructure, including the £24 million bus and Metro interchange, due for completion later this year, which will further enhance local, regional and national transport links and further adds to the high value investment opportunity here in Dudley.

Participants were also introduced to Dudley’s newly appointed directors who are spearheading the council’s asset programme and its commitment to delivering high‑quality, sustainable development.

Dudley’s selection as one of only six new National Heritage Places for 2025 was also highlighted, unlocking access to a share of £200 million in National Lottery Heritage Fund investment and presenting major placemaking opportunities across the borough.

Councillor Patrick Harley, Leader of Dudley Council, said:
“This event has shown, once again, that confidence in Dudley is growing at an incredible pace. Investors can see the scale of transformation happening here and the commitment we have to delivering high‑quality regeneration across our borough. The interest and enthusiasm in the room today proves that Dudley is not only open for business, we are leading the way in creating new opportunities, new jobs and a vibrant future for our communities.”

This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.