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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. 

Brierley Hill High Street

New £20 million improvements to Brierley Hill town centre approved

A new £20 million package of improvements for Brierley Hill town centre has been approved by senior councillors.

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Leader promises “full review” of winter maintenance

A full review of Dudley Council’s winter maintenance programme – including the use of grit bins – is to be carried out, the leader of the authority said today.

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Pothole blitz continues

Dudley Council contractors are continuing to work nights to blitz potholes on roads across the borough.

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Join Dudley Council at the West Midlands Business Festival

Dudley Council’s Dudley Business First team is hosting two flagship events at next month's West Midlands Business Festival.