Media Releases
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Children’s summer activities in Dudley borough
Young ones can be kept busy this summer with a range of activities on offer from Dudley Council.
Dudley Council welcomes lifting of Best Value Notice
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.
Dudley calls for 60 more foster carers as local heroes celebrated during Foster Care Fortnight
Dudley Council is calling for more local people to step forward as foster carers, as more than 500 children are currently in care across the borough.
Dudley’s Mayor and Mayoress encourage people to consider fostering
Dudley’s Mayor and Mayoress are sharing their 2026 fostering journey to encourage others to consider fostering in Dudley.
Families invited to enjoy egg cellent Easter fun across Dudley borough
Parents looking to keep the kids entertained this Easter are spoiled for choice with a packed programme of low cost and free activities taking place across Dudley borough.
New specialist school officially opens
Pens Meadow school was officially opened this week (18 March)
February half term activities 2026
Children can enjoy a range of activities taking place in Dudley borough this half term.
Improving support for children and young people with additional needs
Proposals to improve support for children and young people with additional needs who are unable to access mainstream school are set to go before cabinet next week.
One week left to apply for your child's primary school place
Applications for pupils starting in reception in September 2026 close on 15 January.
Dudley Council proposes additional £1.3 million in SEND Services
Dudley Council has announced proposals for significant additional investment for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in next year’s budget.
Mayor visits Sedgley Air Cadets
The Mayor of Dudley has praised the work of the Sedgley Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets, following his visit to the group last night.
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.