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Cllr Karen Shakespeare head shot

Staying safe in town centres this summer

While restrictions may be lifting, Dudley Council is advising resident to continue to follow government advice to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Councillor Barlow at Tiled House

Event offers support for those facing loneliness

Dudley Council is organising two online events next week to help people who are struggling with loneliness to access local activities, community groups and support services.

Cllr Nicolas Barlow

New testing centre for Lower Gornal

A new coronavirus testing centre is being set up on the Royal British Legion car park on Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal this week following community feedback.

vaccine van

Wren’s Nest added to vaccine van locations

Anyone aged 18 and over is urged to grab a jab at the covid vaccine van when it returns to the borough this week.

Person having vaccine

All aboard the vaccine van for the ‘big walk-in weekend’

As Dudley borough continues on the road map to normality, a special vaccine van offering walk in appointments is in Brierley Hill this week.

Older person with friend

Special week recognises those who care

Carers Week 2021 aims to raise awareness of caring but also encourage people who don’t think of themselves as carers to recognise the invaluable work they do and the support available to them.

Mayor gets a covid jab

Mayor gets second jab – and urges all to follow suit

The Mayor of Dudley has had the second jab of the Covid-19 vaccine – and is urging all who are offered it to follow suit.

Hand giving thumbs up

Seconds save lives – council backing global campaign

Dudley Council is marking World Hand Hygiene Day today (5 May) by stressing the importance of clean hands.

Covid test site

New test centre to be set up in Halesowen

People in Halesowen are being urged to get a Covid PCR test, however mild their symptoms, in response to a rise in cases in the area.

Covid test site

Mobile covid test site to be moved

A drive-in coronavirus testing centre in Dudley borough is moving to a new location next week.

Sue Smith leads a Stourbridge Park Active class

Call for Park Active volunteers

Free exercise instructor training is being offered to people who volunteer at Dudley Council’s popular Park Active sessions.

Sue Smith leads a Stourbridge Park Active class

Join Free Park Active Sessions

People who want to get active outdoors following lockdown can take advantage of free instructor led fitness sessions across Dudley borough parks.