Media Releases

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

A replica Titanic anchor has been presented to the leader of Dudley Council as part of a tour of a Black Country business.

Dudley Council has joined forces with fostering teams across the country to launch a short film about fostering called ‘Out There’.