Media Releases

Dudley Council has today (15 July) welcomed confirmation from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) that the Best Value Notice issued to the authority in July 2025 has been lifted - recognising the significant progress made by the council.  

The leader of Dudley Council is calling on residents to show their support for local stars Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers and the team ahead of England’s semi-final match tomorrow.

As the country counts down to England’s World Cup semi-final, Dudley Council has added local football heroes Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers to its Freedom of the Borough honours list.

Dudley Council’s mapping team has scooped two prestigious industry awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of its work.

Veterans are being urged to come forward to have special badges and medals presented by the Mayor of Dudley at this year’s Armed Forces Day event.

Discounted early bird tickets for The Big Showdown boxing battle are on sale for one week only.

Unsung community heroes from across Dudley borough were celebrated at the Mayor’s Ball and Civic Awards 2026, held in front of more than 250 guests at the Copthorne Hotel in Brierley Hill.

The leader of Dudley Council will answer questions from residents in a live video session next week Thursday (5 March). 

The Mayor of Dudley has received a late gift from Santa – a £1,000 donation to his chosen charities.

The Mayor of Dudley is inviting residents from across the borough to the civic carol service  later this month.

A copy of B (SWWY) Squadron, The Royal Yeomanry’s Freedom of the Borough Scroll has recently gone on display in the Mayor’s Parlour in Dudley Council House.

Dudley Council is making “good progress” on its improvement journey, councillors will be told at a meeting this week.