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Dudley Council bosses have set out plans to reinstate community forum funding, with more than £240,000 earmarked for small community bids and events.

A free volunteer-led exercise programme in five borough parks has reached its sixth birthday.

Brierley Hill Library is taking part in a World Book Day Costume Swap – a chance for anyone looking for a new child’s outfit to exchange it for one already used, completely free of charge.

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

Plans have been drawn up to bring 24 eyesore sites in the borough back into use as part of continued plans to protect the green belt from developers.

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.

Dudley’s trading standards team is advising businesses in the borough to be aware of their responsibilities when selling knives.

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 rolling out its successful community toothbrush scheme to young people with special educational needs in the fight against child tooth decay.

More than £1million has been put back into Dudley Council budgets to help people “in most need”.

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.

Nominations are now open for the Mayor’s Civic Awards