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A former headteacher who fraudulently pocketed cash from the coffers of a borough special school has been ordered to pay nearly £200,000 today (Fri) by a court.

Dudley Council has confirmed that it is preparing to launch a new brand of its recruitment agency.

Grants will soon be available to help eligible people with their everyday living costs as part of an £800,000 pot of funding for Dudley borough.

Residents in Dudley borough will continue to pay some of the lowest council tax rates in England, despite a 4.99 per cent rise.

There are just a few days left for residents to have their say on a range of investments and savings at Dudley Council – with 1,400 people already shared their views.

Local people have received nearly £400,000 in emergency payments this winter, thanks to Dudley Council’s Household Support Fund.

A former headteacher who fraudulently pocketed more than £23,000 from the coffers of a borough special school has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

Dudley Council has been shortlisted for a national award for its work in helping to rehabilitate young offenders.

People can have their say on Dudley Council’s budget plans which include a range of investments and savings.

People can now apply for an emergency payment of at least £150 after Dudley Council sets aside £400,000 to help people in need this winter.

Dudley borough residents in greater need of support could benefit from extra financial help as part of the government’s energy rebate scheme.

A new transport technologies education centre is being planned for Brierley Hill as part of a £20million bid.