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A blueprint for development in the borough over the next 16 years has been submitted to the Secretary of State for an independent public examination.

Plans have been drawn up to bring 24 eyesore sites in the borough back into use as part of continued plans to protect the green belt from developers.

Dudley’s trading standards team is advising businesses in the borough to be aware of their responsibilities when selling knives.

A five-year financial plan is being set to put Dudley ahead of most councils throughout the country, the leader of the authority said today. It will be a future that 'encourages the annual growth of reserves and protects services for residents.'

More than £1million has been put back into Dudley Council budgets to help people “in most need”.

The latest phase of work in Dudley town centre’s multi-million pound new interchange - which also contributes towards delivery of the adjacent Portersfield development - has almost been completed.

Residents can find out what is happening in their area at public community meetings being held across the borough next month.

A plan to create an improved, lean and financially stable council that is focused on delivering essential high-quality services to Dudley borough residents, will go before cabinet next week.

Councillors will discuss Dudley Council budget proposals at scrutiny meeting later this month, including nearly £42million of savings.

Dudley residents are being reminded to check when council services are running during the Christmas holidays.

More than 150 people have taken part in a consultation for Dudley borough’s development blueprint.

The iconic Brierley Hill town clock will soon be back on the High Street following specialist repair and restoration work.