Media Releases

Senior politicians will be examining Dudley borough’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic – from PPE to partnership working - at a meeting next week.

Residents are being urged to follow lockdown rules “to the letter” following a spike in the number of positive coronavirus cases in Dudley borough because of increased testing.

Community leaders have re-iterated their thanks to people of all faiths for the solidarity shown by groups in the continued fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Dudley have both had their flu jabs – and are urging borough residents to follow suit.

A campaign which encouraged thousands of borough children to have the flu vaccine last year is set to return.

The role of volunteers have been hailed in the borough – as a special awards ceremony was held online to crown Dudley’s “Covid Heroes”.

Pregnant women in the borough are being urged to get their flu jabs as soon as possible.

Dudley Council’s cabinet member for health has reminded businesses of the need to comply with Covid-19 restrictions or risk facing fines and legal action.

A newly-formed residents group is celebrating after being given the ‘thumbs up’ for £5,000 funding to spruce up a beauty spot in Pensnett.

Dudley Council House is to be lit up in pink tomorrow evening (Sep 9) to mark Organ Donation Week.

People celebrating the festival of Raksha Bandhan are being urged to remain safe to help control the spread of the coronavirus.

Dudley Council is backing a national day of celebration this weekend to mark the birthday of the NHS.