Media Releases

Community organisations in Dudley are set to benefit from £420,000 funding over the next 12 months, following an announcement today.

Dudley Council has approved the use of £4.7m of Local Regeneration Funding to strengthen skills provision, improve employment prospects and support economic growth across the borough.

Dudley Council has today (10 August 2026) reported its strongest financial performance in recent years, marking a major milestone in its ambitious improvement journey.

Three million pounds has been earmarked for a programme of proposed improvements designed to make Stourbridge town centre a safe, healthier and more attractive environment.

A much-loved café serving up heavenly treats is helping attract more visitors to one of the Black Country’s most iconic heritage attractions.

The Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension has reached a major milestone, with testing now underway on the first section between Wednesbury and Dudley town centre.

Work to restore and enhance the Grade II listed Sedgley Beacon tower has reached a major milestone, with additional funding secured to begin a second phase of restoration.

People who live and work in Dudley borough will be invited to have their say on a new local plan, which is being developed, following national changes in planning legislation.

People who live and work in a defined area of Dudley borough will see up to £20 million of investment over the next 10 years after a regeneration plan received government approval.

A coordinated effort led by Dudley Council is delivering early progress in tackling the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), while significantly improving understanding of the issue across the borough.

Dudley borough is aiming high as Dudley, Brierley Hill and Stourbridge set their sights on becoming the UK’s first ever Town of Culture.

A new artist’s impression has been released showing a £20 million package of improvements for Halesowen town centre.