Media Releases

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Cllr Karen Shakespeare (3)

Birmingham and Black Country come top in global nature challenge

Dudley Council is thanking people from across Birmingham and the Black Country for supporting the region’s contribution to the annual City Nature Challenge.

Cllr Karen Shakespeare head shot

Plant your tree in virtual forest campaign

People across the region are playing their part in a virtual forest, in a bid to plant a new tree for every West Midlands resident by 2035.

Cllr Karen Shakespeare head shot

Use green spaces responsibly

People in Dudley borough are being reminded that they must stick to national lockdown rules when visiting local parks and green spaces.

Karen at gritting barn

Dudley Council prepares for winter

Dudley Council is assuring people that winter services will continue despite the pandemic and residents can keep up to date with the latest information on gritting and other council services online.

 

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Pop-up parklet on its way to Dudley town centre

A pop-up parklet is to be created in Dudley town centre this month – and people can have their say this week on how it should look.

Green Flag flying

Eight borough beauty spots net prestigious Green Flag Award

Borough parks are celebrating being a cut above the rest after being recognised as some of the UK’s best green and open spaces.

Karen Shakespeare at Household Waste Recycling Centre

Dudley Council wins national award

Dudley Council has won a prestigious national award for toppling the “mattress mountain” in the borough.

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Stay safe on Bonfire Night

Pubs and social clubs in the borough have been instructed to avoid holding organised fireworks displays for Bonfire Night due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Wollescote park shot

Fencing plan to curb vandalism

Fencing could be added to a Stourbridge park bowling green to protect it from repeated damage.

Street light picture

Energy efficiency drive almost complete

A drive to convert all lights on main roads in the borough to LED will be completed by the end of the year, a report has revealed.

Councillor Shakespeare at bike parking point

New initiative to encourage cycling in the borough

Around 250 new cycle parking stands have been installed across the borough to encourage people to ditch cars for greener ways of travelling.

Household waste site

Tip bookings can now be cancelled online

Bookings to visit the tip in Stourbridge can now be cancelled online – after it was revealed one in six were not turning up.