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Plans to invest millions of pounds into services across Dudley borough are being put to the public including “significant support” for older people.

Finance bosses are committing to investing in services for older and vulnerable people in this year’s budget proposals, released today.

Businesses who cannot trade because of national coronavirus restrictions are being reminded they can access grants of up to £3,000 with more than £1million already handed out.

Cash sums of up to £3,000 are being offered to businesses across Dudley borough as the latest round of coronavirus support grants launches.

There are just a few days left for small businesses to see if they are eligible for cash grants as part of a pot worth more than £1million.

Small businesses have a second chance to claim vital cash grants after more than £1million was given out in the first round of funding.

There is a “high risk” Dudley Council will need to dip into savings to balance the books this year as a result of extra costs - including those incurred fighting the coronavirus.

The leader of Dudley Council has written to the government to ask if nearly £10 million in unallocated business grants can be used to support the borough’s tourist attractions and town centres fight back from the coronavirus crisis.

Reduced council tax bills will be sent out to low income households over the next few weeks as part of a £3million help package.

Finance chiefs have hailed Dudley as “ahead of the curve” after £50,000 of financial support was given to businesses in Halesowen.

Businesses across Dudley borough are receiving a £69million boost from a “double-barrelled” rescue package.