Media Releases

A massive former leisure centre site in Dudley has been sold for £1.7m paving the way for a potential development.

The Minister for Transport has been welcomed to Dudley borough today, where she heard about the ongoing works for the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro connection.

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a World War II structure during improvement works to Marsh Park in Brierley Hill.

The latest phase of work in Dudley town centre’s multi-million pound new interchange - which also contributes towards delivery of the adjacent Portersfield development - has almost been completed.

Work on a £150,000 scheme to improve Dudley Market by creating an outdoor seating area and pop-up food stalls is set to start in April, it has been revealed.

The main steel structure for a new college has been erected this week as part of a major building project which will see a new £26million university campus built on Castle Hill.

More than 30 Dudley borough projects, including interpretation panels, planting schemes and improvements to town centres and parks, could get funding boosts next year.

Tourist attractions across Dudley borough are preparing for a boost in profile, thanks to the development of a new visitor economy website and promotional video which has been funded via the Government UK Shared Prosperity Fund.  

Residents and businesses in Dudley borough are being asked to take part in a new Black Country consultation regarding proposed travel schemes.

The iconic Brierley Hill town clock will soon be back on the High Street following specialist repair and restoration work.

Town centres in Dudley borough are set to welcome in Christmas, with lights switch-on events take place in Halesowen, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Stourbridge and Sedgley over the coming weeks.

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