Media Releases

People can still nominate those who go above and beyond for their community ahead of the 23^rd annual Mayor’s Ball and Civic Awards. 

A new order has come into force this week to tackle street racing, motor stunts and other dangerous and obstructive driving across Dudley borough.

Nominations are now open for the Mayor’s Civic Awards 2026.

Dudley borough residents are being invited to sign up to a collective energy switching scheme which could help them to save hundreds of pounds on their bills.

Following Brierley Hill’s successful costume swaps for World Book Day last year, four Dudley libraries are offering fancy dress options for the same event in 2026.

A drone is to be deployed by Dudley Council to tackle the use of illegal off-road motorbikes across the borough.

A play area in Greenfield Gardens is set for an exciting £33,000 upgrade, with new and inclusive play equipment being installed this spring.  

Dom Joly is to bring a 25^th anniversary celebration of his hidden camera cult show Trigger Happy TV to Dudley later this year, it was revealed today.

Halesowen Town Hall will welcome theatre lovers on Wednesday 4 February 2026, as CN Live Productions hosts a free open day from 11am to 2pm.

The annual review of the High Court injunction which bans street racing in the Black Country will take place next month.

The leader of the council has expressed his delight at a new study which shows Dudley is one of the most popular town destinations nationally for British house movers.

More than 1,300 calls reporting anti-social behaviour were fielded last year by Dudley Council’s dedicated out of hours team.