Media Releases

People who live and work in Dudley borough can now have their say on a new blueprint for the future use of land across the borough.

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.  

A business owner has been sentenced following serious breaches of environmental legislation linked to the operation of an alloy wheel refurbishment business in Dudley.

People who live and work in Dudley borough will be invited to have their say on a new local plan, which is being developed, following national changes in planning legislation.

Landlords are being invited to temporarily extend their opening hours as part of the World Cup celebrations.

Residents may have seen media coverage relating to illegal vapes and activities on High Streets across the country, including Dudley borough.

Rogue trader Anthony Millward was handed a 32-month prison sentence and has been ordered to pay £16,000 following sentencing at Wolverhampton Crown Court earlier this month (April 10).

Pens Meadow school was officially opened this week (18 March)

The director and a manager of Top UKs Fried Chicken Halal Ltd were ordered to pay a combined sum of more than £7,000, following a hearing at Dudley Magistrates Court last week.

Plans to build an ice rink in Dudley town centre are expected to take a major step forward tomorrow.

A married couple have been jailed for three years each for their involvement in the execution of a fraudulent £175,000 will for a pensioner in their care.

A proposal for Dudley Council to buy Ladies Walk in Sedgley - securing the future of library and health facilities in the town - has been given the green light.