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Children eligible for benefit–related free school meals in the borough can now register for a scheme which offers free holiday activities over the festive period.

Services for older people and children in Dudley will continue to be a priority despite an overspend of more than £12million putting an “unprecedented strain” on budgets.

Families across Dudley borough can drop in at their local family hub for Christmas fun this month.

Young people are being given the chance to win Amazon vouchers by taking part in a drawing competition.

People in Dudley borough can spread some festive cheer this Christmas by donating gifts for young people leaving care.

Children and families can enjoy a range of activities and events this half term, with the school break culminating in the Himley Bonfire and Fireworks event on Saturday 4 November.

Dudley Council has released details of five providers that are poised to become the borough’s early years inclusion hubs.

Dudley Council is encouraging people who live in the borough to find out more about fostering, with a national fostering video that’s been released this week.

The births of dozens of babies have been registered in two of the borough’s new local family hubs since the service launched earlier this month.

As the summer draws to a close, schools across Dudley borough are preparing to welcome pupils back next week.

Plans to establish five early years inclusion hubs in Dudley borough have been approved following a period of consultation.

Dudley Council is inviting people to have their say on the borough’s five local family hubs, which were formally known as family centres.