Media Releases

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

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.

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

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".

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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