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Dudley Council’s boss for climate has welcomed today’s regional launch of a group-buying initiative for solar panels and battery storage.

Nearly £4 million looks to have been secured by Dudley Council from the government to boost town centres, support businesses and help people into work.

The first public electric vehicle charge points have been installed as part of a borough-wide strategy to make electric vehicles more accessible.

Residents can now book or renew their annual subscription for garden waste collections.

Residents in Dudley borough will continue to pay among the lowest council tax bills in the country, despite a 4.99 per cent rise.

Plans to develop new cycle lanes and walking routes in the borough to improve air quality and cut congestion are set to be backed by council chiefs.

A five-year financial plan is being set to put Dudley ahead of most councils throughout the country, the leader of the authority said today. It will be a future that 'encourages the annual growth of reserves and protects services for residents.'

Dudley Council is holding two open events to showcase how it is working with partners to make its homes more energy efficient and sustainable.

People can learn more about how Dudley Council is working to make its homes more energy efficient and sustainable at an open day next weekend (Sunday 15 December).

Dudley Council’s cabinet will be updated on climate action progress and plans at a meeting next week.

Dudley Council’s Environment and Regeneration Committee will review the council’s 2025 climate action plans when it meets later this month.

Dudley Council is taking part in this year’s 21st Recycle Week (14 – 20 October) to help save five packaging heroes from the rubbish bin.