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Free town centre parking could return as part of extra £2m investment

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

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Ice rink plans set to get the green light

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

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Drone to be deployed to tackle off-road motorbikes

A drone is to be deployed by Dudley Council to tackle the use of illegal off-road motorbikes across the borough.

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Leader promises “full review” of winter maintenance

A full review of Dudley Council’s winter maintenance programme – including the use of grit bins – is to be carried out, the leader of the authority said today.

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Leader hails “superb” deal for Ladies Walk

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.

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Thousands of Brits making Dudley home, new study reveals

The leader of the council has expressed his delight at a new study which shows Dudley is one of the most popular town destinations nationally for British house movers.

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Dudley Council agrees deal for Ladies Walk

Dudley Council has agreed a deal in principle for Ladies Walk in Sedgley, the leader of the authority has revealed.

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Reminder to have your say on 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.

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Council’s out of hours team working to stamp out anti-social behaviour

More than 1,300 calls reporting anti-social behaviour were fielded last year by Dudley Council’s dedicated out of hours team.

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Eton College coming to Dudley after government gives go-ahead

Plans to bring Eton College to the borough will go ahead – and the move has been hailed as a “big vote of confidence in Dudley” by the council’s leader.

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Council tax increase proposed as part of budget blueprint

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

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Leader hails budget plans as “giant leap” towards financial stability

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.