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Teenage girl

People urged to support schools as Covid cases rise

Covid cases are continuing to rise in Dudley borough, with the largest number of cases being seen in children and young people.

Plant growing in hand

Dudley Council parks and green spaces get Green Flag status

In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, awards have been given to seven of the borough’s parks, nature reserves and allotments.

Abraham Darby Sculpture with (l-r) - Elaine Bouckley, Friends of Wrens Nest National Nature Reserve; Harry Brookes and Don Davies, Woodsetton Charitable Trust; and Cllr Simon Phipps cabinet member regenertaion and enterprise

Community groups commission Abraham Darby tribute

A new piece of artwork commemorating the work of inventor Abraham Darby the First who pioneered the production of pig iron during the Industrial Revolution has been unveiled in his birthplace, Wrens Nest, Woodsetton.

HImley Bonfier circus theme

Roll up, roll up for Himley Bonfire

Tickets are flying off the shelves for this year’s Himley Bonfire, as people eagerly await the return of the popular event on Saturday November 6.

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Council to capture what makes people proud

Dudley Council is talking to people across the borough as part of Black History Month.

Cllr Karen Shakespeare (3)

Council welcomes funding for key route

Dudley Council’s transport chief has welcomed a £50,000 pot of cash to scope out possible investment to the A461 between Dudley, Brierley Hill and Stourbridge.

Councillor Laura Taylor

Multi-million-pound investment in sheltered schemes

More than £13 million pounds will be invested in bringing two of the borough’s sheltered housing schemes up to modern living standards for the benefit of tenants.

Cllr Karen Shakespeare (3)

Support for businesses with temporary pavement licence

Council bosses are urging businesses to apply for a temporary licence to extend their outdoor space by placing furniture on the pavement, after just seven came forward.

Mayor - Ben Nevis donation

Ben Nevis climb raises hundreds of pounds for Mayor’s charities

Five Dudley councillors have raised hundreds of pounds for the Mayor’s charities after completing their climb to the top of Ben Nevis.

Cllr Karen Shakespeare head shot

Same day tip appointments as system upgraded

The successful appointments system for the Stourbridge tip has been replaced with a new upgraded platform following thousands of bookings made since its launch.

Mayor's ball 2021 artwork

Mayor’s civic awards winners celebrated

Unsung heroes from the world of sport, business, environment, arts, community and education were celebrated at a charity ball with the Mayor of Dudley – after the original event was delayed by the pandemic.

Cllr Ruth Buttery 2

Pledge to work closer with parents

Council bosses today made a firm commitment to work closer with parents of children with special educational needs at the launch of a new strategy.