Media Releases

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£20m investment plan approved

People who live and work in a defined area of Dudley borough will see up to £20 million of investment over the next 10 years after a regeneration plan received government approval.

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Dudley College Students brush up on their history at Himley Hall

A new partnership between Dudley College of Technology and Dudley Council is helping enhance visitor spaces at Himley Hall while giving students valuable real‑world experience.

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Green spaces granted additional protection

Three green spaces in Dudley borough are receiving enhanced protections to help retain them for future generations.

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Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Choir to Perform at Dudley Town Hall

The internationally acclaimed Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Choir will perform live at Dudley Town Hall on Saturday 16 May 2026 as part of their 2026 UK tour.

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Council action delivers clearer picture and progress supporting young people

A coordinated effort led by Dudley Council is delivering early progress in tackling the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), while significantly improving understanding of the issue across the borough.

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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.

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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.