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Nearly £20 million of investments into frontline services – including the return of free parking in town centres – have been given the green light.

Residents in Dudley borough will continue to pay the lowest in the region for their council tax bills, despite a 4.99 per cent rise.

Nearly £2 million of additional investment proposals – including the return of free parking in town centres - have been backed by senior councillors.

The leader of Dudley Council has called on local MPs to support the authority in its call for fairer funding for Dudley.

People have just over a week left to have their say and help shape future decisions in Dudley Council’s updated 2026-27 budget consultation.

People are reminded to have their say and help shape future decisions in an updated Dudley Council’s 2026-27 budget consultation.

Dudley Council has announced proposals for significant additional investment for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in next year’s budget.

Dudley Council’s business rates and recovery team has won a case worth more than £200,000 after pursuing a landlord who had not been paying rates.

People can help shape future decisions around Dudley Council’s budget by having their say in a six-week consultation.

Borough residents could be in for a festive treat with anyone signing up to receive their council tax bill by e-billing having the chance to win £500 in a prize draw.

Proposals to increase council tax by 4.99 per cent in 2026 will go before cabinet for discussion next week.

The leader of Dudley Council says the authority has taken a “giant leap” towards financial stability after budget plans over the next five years were revealed.