Media Releases

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Cllr Damian Corfield - green bin collections

Nearly 25,000 sign up for garden waste collections

Nearly 25,000 households have signed up for garden waste collections in just over a fortnight – and it is not too late to register.

Young people from the King's Trust at Saltwells NNR

Get Ready for Careers in Nature Conservation with The King’s Trust and Saltwells National Nature Reserve

Dudley Council Countryside Service has teamed up once again with The King’s Trust (formerly Prince’s Trust) to deliver training for 18 to 30 year olds in practical conservation.

Councillor Damian Corfield, cabinet member for higways and environment with a newly installed public electric vehicle charging point (2)

First on-street electric chargers for the borough

The first public electric vehicle charge points have been installed as part of a borough-wide strategy to make electric vehicles more accessible.

STREET RACING BANNED

Black Country street racing injunction remains in place

The injunction banning street racing in the Black Country has been permitted to continue by the High Court following a hearing in Birmingham yesterday (Wednesday 26 February, 2025) – with judge, The Honourable Mr Justice Ritchie, finding it to be "very effective".

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Car parking charges to be frozen for five years

The cost of charges on council-owned car parks across the borough will be frozen for five years, it was revealed today.

Cllr Damian Corfield at the night time blitz on potholes in Brierley Hill

More than £8 million spent on roads and potholes

More than £8 million has been spent by the council repairing potholes and resurfacing roads and pathways since April, new figures reveal.

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Booking open for 2025/26 garden waste permits

Residents can now book or renew their annual subscription for garden waste collections.

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Plans for new cycle lanes and walking routes set for thumbs up

Plans to develop new cycle lanes and walking routes in the borough to improve air quality and cut congestion are set to be backed by council chiefs.

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Council to cease its paid for commercial waste service

Dudley Council will no longer be offering its paid-for commercial waste collections service, due to it currently not being cost effective and there being no certainty on future take-up.

Solar panels being carried

Energy smart show home opening doors

Dudley Council is holding two open events to showcase how it is working with partners to make its homes more energy efficient and sustainable.

Cllr Damian Corfield with Colley Gate resident Louise Whitehouse

Fees waived for VE Day 80 street parties

Dudley Council is waiving road closure charges for communities hosting street parties to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Cllr Damian Corfield with Daniel Fildes by Kent Road play equipment

New play equipment for Wollaston park

Families are being invited to enjoy a play area opening event at Kent Road Park in Wollaston during February half term.