Mayor congratulates borough organisations receiving King’s Award
The Mayor of Dudley has sent her congratulations to four borough community organisations honoured by His Majesty the King today. (Thu)
The recipients of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service were announced on His Majesty’s birthday, November 14.
Nineteen organisations across the West Midlands have received the prestigious award, which recognises the contribution of volunteers in local communities.
They include two close to the first citizen’s heart – Access in Dudley, one of her chosen mayoral charities, and Halesowen in Bloom, of which she has been an active member for many years.
Access in Dudley was formed by a small group of people with disabilities to campaign for better access to services, transport and buildings.
Halesowen in Bloom is a community group dedicated to the creation of eye-catching floral displays to make the town an attractive place to work and visit.
Friends of Saltwells Nature Reserve and We Love Carers, also based in the borough, are also to receive the prestigious award.
Councillor Hilary Bills, Mayor of Dudley, said:
“I would like to send my warmest congratulations to all four organisations on receiving such a prestigious accolade from His Majesty the King.
“Two of them are particularly close to my heart, and I am absolutely delighted that Access in Dudley and Halesowen in Bloom have been recognised for the work they do in our community.
“To have four of the 19 organisations recognised across the whole West Midlands come from our borough is a real testament to the work being done by volunteers here.
“It is a fitting tribute to their dedication and efforts in helping local people.”