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Primary school admissions

Don’t forget to apply for your place at primary school

Parents are being reminded to apply for a place at primary school before the end of January.

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Dudley Mayor to attend vigil

The Mayor of Dudley will take part in a vigil outside Dudley Council house today, calling for an end to violence and domestic abuse against women and girls.

Christmas gifts for care-experienced young people

Share some joy with care-experienced young people this Christmas

People in Dudley borough can spread some festive cheer this Christmas by donating gifts for young people who are leaving the care system.

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Council leads on operation to catch unlawful drivers

Dudley borough taxi drivers who have flouted agreements on school transport are facing tough action, following a sting operation led by Dudley Council this week.

Fostering

Fostering film highlights the difference fostering can make

Dudley Council is encouraging people who live in the borough to find out more about fostering, with a new national fostering video that has been released.

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One week to go for secondary school applications

Parents are being reminded that applications for secondary school admissions close at the end of the month.

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Spookily good fun this October half term

Children and families can have a blast this October half term, with Dudley Council hosting activities in leisure centres, parks, museums, town halls and libraries.

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Primary school admissions for September 2025

Parents are being reminded that applications for primary school admissions are now open

Councillor Patrick Harley, leader of Dudley Council, Marie Hunter, headteacher, Pens Meadow Special School and Paul Leyshon, chair of governors-2

Frame goes up on new school

Work is progressing on a new £16million school in Pensnett for children with complex needs.

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Event thanks foster carers

Foster carers in Dudley borough were brought together for a celebratory event last week.

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Dudley family voices workshop

Parents and carers are invited to join Dudley Family Voices for a special workshop next week where they can share their aspirations for their children and ideas on services which will benefit them in the future.