Media Releases

A popular interactive game that helps whole communities get active is coming to the borough thanks to Dudley Council and the National Lottery via Sport England.

People can drop by and ‘say hello’ at seven spots around the borough this loneliness awareness week (13 – 17 June).

With Covid rates continuing to rise in Dudley borough, residents are being urged to make getting the vaccine their new year’s priority.

The government has announced yesterday (22 December) that the self-isolation period for positive cases is to reduce from ten to seven days.

The Mayor of Dudley is calling on residents to join her by grabbing a jab, with the Omicron Variant now confirmed in the borough.

Dudley Council’s cabinet member for public health is urging people to take up their vaccine booster when invited.

Health chiefs are calling for everyone who is eligible for their flu vaccine to make sure they get it.

Dudley Council is launching a bereavement kindness toolkit created with input from local community support groups.

People are asked to be vigilant as cases of coronavirus amongst the over 60s continue to be the highest in the Black Country.

People who are middle aged and older who live in Dudley borough are being invited to attend free online ageing well events from Dudley Council’s public health team.

Parents are being urged to look out for signs of viral respiratory infection in their children following a rise in cases in the borough.

A senior public health officer at Dudley Council has received a prestigious national award in recognition of her work during the pandemic.