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More cash earmarked for adults and children.
More than £40million extra funding looks set to be pumped into services for adults and children to tackle massive financial strain on the system.
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Council tax bills to remain at national low despite increase
Residents across Dudley borough will continue to pay some of the lowest council tax bills in the country despite a planned 4.99 per cent increase.
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Improvement plan for Dudley Council
A dedicated improvement board is up and running at Dudley Council to help the authority deliver a sound, sustainable budget amid growing financial pressures.
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Record number pay by Direct Debit
More than 70 per cent of Dudley borough council tax payers pay their bills by Direct Debit - one of the highest rates in the region.
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Leader’s sustainable budget pledge
The leader of Dudley Council said he will “do everything in his power” to set a sustainable budget as it introduces a range of measures to maintain control on finances.
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Measures planned to bolster council’s finances
Finance bosses look set to introduce a range of “sensible precautionary” measures to safeguard Dudley Council budgets amid growing pressures on local authorities’ spending across the country.
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Fraudulent former “super head” ordered to pay back nearly £200,000
A former headteacher who fraudulently pocketed cash from the coffers of a borough special school has been ordered to pay nearly £200,000 today (Fri) by a court.
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Last few days to comment on budget plans
There are just a few days left for residents to have their say on a range of investments and savings at Dudley Council – with 1,400 people already shared their views.
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Former “super-head” at borough special school jailed for fraud
A former headteacher who fraudulently pocketed more than £23,000 from the coffers of a borough special school has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.
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Work to help young offenders nominated for national award
Dudley Council has been shortlisted for a national award for its work in helping to rehabilitate young offenders.
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Residents can have their say on budget plans
People can have their say on Dudley Council’s budget plans which include a range of investments and savings.
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First direct debit prize draw winner
The first winner has been drawn for the council’s direct debit prize draw competition.