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New pictures released today show work has started on the roof at Dudley’s new £18.2 million leisure centre, with construction continuing at pace into the New Year.

A rapid testing site in the borough for frontline key workers will be opened up to everyone in the New Year in the latest move to fight the coronavirus.

Two new sites have started delivering the Covid-19 vaccine in the borough today (Fri), with council bosses welcoming the latest move in the fight against the deadly virus.

A temporary coronavirus test site, which will operate over the Christmas period, will remain open until January 4.

Businesses who cannot trade because of national coronavirus restrictions are being reminded they can access grants of up to £3,000 with more than £1million already handed out.

Speed cameras have gone live along two key routes in Dudley borough to boost safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

The leader of Dudley Council today said he will do all he can to “invest and build” despite the national financial uncertainty, as the authority sets its budgets for the year ahead.

Education and council bosses look set to formally sign a pact to accelerate plans for a £36million university park in Dudley.

The coronavirus test site at Himley Hall and Park will move to Kingswinford as council bosses try to make the site more accessible for the Christmas break.

Pubs that have been forced to close in the run up to Christmas because of coronavirus restrictions are being urged to apply for extra funding to help them through the festive season.

Work has started on a major upgrade of CCTV in Lye as part of a £1.7million plan.

Plans to invest millions of pounds into services across Dudley borough are being put to the public including “significant support” for older people.