Media Releases

A new piece of artwork commemorating the work of inventor Abraham Darby the First who pioneered the production of pig iron during the Industrial Revolution has been unveiled in his birthplace, Wrens Nest, Woodsetton.

Dudley Council’s transport chief has welcomed a £50,000 pot of cash to scope out possible investment to the A461 between Dudley, Brierley Hill and Stourbridge.

Council bosses are urging businesses to apply for a temporary licence to extend their outdoor space by placing furniture on the pavement, after just seven came forward.

The successful appointments system for the Stourbridge tip has been replaced with a new upgraded platform following thousands of bookings made since its launch.

Motorists are reminded they can take advantage of app-based payment at Dudley Council car parks, with more than 700 people using it every day.

Borough residents can enjoy two additional green waste collections during November and December, thanks to an expansion of the service.

A father and son have been ordered to pay nearly £2,000 by a court after accumulating a “rat-ridden waste mountain” outside their Lye home which neighbours said was attracting rats.

Dudley Council’s bereavement services team has been shortlisted for a national award for its “exemplary” work during the coronavirus pandemic.

Children are being encouraged to bike or scoot to school this Bike to School Week (27 September to 1 October 2021).

Dudley Council and Recycle Now are asking residents to ‘Step It Up’ in the fight against climate change through better recycling habits.

The use of pesticides by Dudley Council will be scrutinised to get to the root tackling weeds in the borough.