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Winter wellbeing support to help borough residents

Dudley Council is rolling out its ‘winter wellbeing’ campaign, with a range of services available to help people stay safe and keep well over the colder months.

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Covid cases on the rise

Dudley Council’s public health boss is urging eligible people to get vaccinated against covid as the infection “has not gone away.”

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Council backs vision for a smoke free generation

Chiefs at Dudley Council have welcomed Government plans to create a smoke free generation in England and they have pledged that the local authority will play its part.

RSPCA Paw Prints Award

Council wins national award for work protecting animals

Dudley Council has won a national award for its work in protecting animals.

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Parents urged to make sure jabs are up to date

As children prepare for their return to school next month, parents and carers are being urged to make sure their children are up to date with immunisations before starting school.

Councillor Ian Bevan, cabinet member for public health, Dr Mohit Mandiratta and public health officer Rachael Doyle

Dadpad app is a hit

Hundreds of people in Dudley have downloaded a new app, which provides useful information on caring for babies and young children.

 

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Sir Lenny Henry returns to Dudley Library to launch his picture book You Can Do Anything, Tyrone!

Author, actor and comedian Sir Lenny Henry will launch his children’s picture book, 'You Can Do Anything, Tyrone!' at a special event at Dudley Library.

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Say hello at community benches for Loneliness Awareness Week

People can drop by and say hello at nine spots around Dudley borough this Loneliness Awareness Week, which runs from 12 to 18 June with an additional event on 21 June.

Ian Winfield, Inspirational Tutor of the Year

Top award for deaf Dudley tutor

A deaf Dudley tutor who has made it his life’s work to help other deaf people won a prestigious award last night (18 May).

Ian Bevan

Government funding to increase support

Dudley Council’s cabinet member for public health has welcomed £740k of government funding to help people with drug and alcohol addiction in Dudley borough.

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Dates confirmed for forums

People can get involved in their local area and meet with local councillors and the police when they attend the next round of community meetings.