Media Releases

Dudley Writers’ Festival is now in full swing, with audiences already enjoying a fantastic programme of author talks across the borough’s libraries – and there is still plenty more to come this June.

A week of free events is being held at Sedgley Library to mark 25 years since opening at the Ladies Walk site.

Bedding plants across Dudley borough are bursting into colour, after Dudley Council reinstated its bedding plants programme earlier this year.

Armed Forces Day is returning to Himley Hall and Park later this month, with a packed programme of activity for all the family.

As World Cup fever takes hold, The Mayor of Dudley is working with Stourbridge FC to give people the chance to watch free football matches at the club.

Bestselling authors from a wide range of genres will be talking to audiences about their work during this year’s Dudley Writers’ Festival.

There is no need for children to be bored this school holiday with activities and sessions on offer in leisure centres, visitor attractions, parks, halls and libraries.

Children’s favourite Peppa Pig will be bringing her dance party to Himley Hall this summer for the ever popular Under 5s day.

Long Lane Library in Dudley will celebrate its 90^th birthday this Thursday (30 April).

Multi-award-winning comedian Mark Watson will bring his latest stand-up show Before It Overtakes Us to Stourbridge Town Hall on Friday 15 May.

As the new green garden waste service launches for this year, Dudley borough residents are being reminded to renew or sign up if they want their garden waste collected.

Dudley Council’s new waste and recycling service has started this week, kicking off on Monday 6 April.