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Historic Glass Quarter is now easier to find than ever

Following months of hard work by teams across Dudley Council a series of new brown tourism signs are in place.

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Preview events announced for Halesowen town centre improvement plans

Residents and businesses in Halesowen are invited to a series of preview events next week to find out more about the proposed £20 million package of improvements planned for the town centre.

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Wedding Wednesday to mark popular wedding venue’s tenth anniversary

To help celebrate its tenth anniversary, Stourbridge’s Thomas Robinson Building will be hosting a special ‘Wedding Wednesday’ event - where ten lucky couples’ big day will be made available for just £100. 

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Council backs bold bids for UK’s first Town of Culture crown

Dudley borough is aiming high as Dudley, Brierley Hill and Stourbridge set their sights on becoming the UK’s first ever Town of Culture.

Cllr Simon Phipps, cabinet member for economy and infrastructure

New picture released of multi-million-pound improvement plan for Halesowen town centre

A new artist’s impression has been released showing a £20 million package of improvements for Halesowen town centre.

Anne Boyd (Dudley Council), David Green (Chief Executive and Vice Chancellor, Worcester University), Diana Martin (Chief Executive and Principal Dudley College) and Cllr Patrick Harley (Leader at Dudley Council)

Construction phase complete for new higher education and skills centre

The leader of Dudley Council has hailed the start an exciting new era for education in Dudley, as the construction phase of a new £26million university campus concludes.

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Two hours free parking to be reinstated

Dudley Council’s two hours’ free parking is returning to all council‑owned pay and display car parks from 1 April.

Mayor and Mayoress of Dudley with tourism officer Nicola Beckley and director of Stourbridge Glass Museum Alexander Goodger

Mayor celebrates local stories and national impact ahead of English Tourism Week

Dudley Council is celebrating the strength of the borough’s visitor economy this English Tourism Week, which runs from Friday 13 to Sunday 22 March 2026.

Leader of the council, Cllr Patrick Harley launches a new asset prospectus

Dudley hails major success as investors back the borough’s thriving transformation

Dudley Council is celebrating the success of its latest investment showcase event, held yesterday (11 March).

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Leader stands behind commitment to protect the greenbelt.

The leader of Dudley Council has again reiterated his commitment to protect the borough’s greenbelt ahead of the final consultation stage of Dudley’s Local Plan.

Councillor Simon Phipps out with the pothole repair team

More than 500 stretches of road repaired so far this year

Dudley Council has responded to increased reports of potholes across the borough this year, new figures reveal and has repaired more than 500 stretches of road.

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Sedgley Beacon to see £120k of improvements thanks to UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Work to conserve and improve the setting of the Grade II listed Sedgley Beacon tower will get underway this week, following a successful bid for funding from the UK Government.