Media Releases

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Cllr Nicolas Barlow

Rogue traders warning

Residents are being urged to be on their guard this summer against rogue traders after a pair of gardeners targeted a home.

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Awards shortlisting for Covid-19 testing programme

An innovative programme launched in Dudley which delivered asymptomatic Covid-19 testing in the heart of communities has been shortlisted for a national award.

Cllr Nicolas Barlow

Stay well during hot weather

Residents are being reminded to enjoy the forthcoming spell of hot weather safely.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.