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Cllr Laura Taylor

Energy project up for national award

A Dudley Council housing project which helps tenants at risk of fuel poverty to manage their energy bills has been shortlisted for a national award.

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Ignore national insurance scam

People are advised to ignore a national insurance scam, which tries to lure people into releasing personal information that could then be used to target them further.

Cllr Nicolas Barlow

Call to share activities to tackle loneliness

Local groups and organisations across Dudley borough are invited to publicise what they do and share ideas on how to stay connected and tackle loneliness at a virtual event next month.

Councillor Harley visits Dudley Business

Leader welcomes new business

The Leader of Dudley Council has hailed a new business in Kingswinford “a welcome boost to the town” as he announced almost £100million in grants had been given to local businesses throughout the pandemic.

 

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Fraudster back behind bars

A fraudster who was previously convicted and jailed for conning a 93-year-old war veteran out of nearly £250,000 is back behind bars after failing to repay money stolen.

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Young people with SEND invited to sessions

Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can benefit from a series of online events from Dudley Council.

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Quintet to be rewarded for sterling service

Five people with a combined total of more than 100 years’ service on Dudley Council are to be honoured.

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New Mayor of Dudley outlines charity support

The new Mayor of Dudley has praised the late Duke of Edinburgh for his “inspirational” support for young people and has also announced a new community fund as she outlined her charity commitments for the year ahead.

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New-look cabinet to drive council priorities

The leader of Dudley Council today unveiled his new-look cabinet team as he outlined the authority’s priorities including regeneration, supporting businesses and boosting tourism.

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Dementia gateway reopens

A Dudley dementia gateway has welcomed the return of service users this week as national restrictions ease, allowing the centre to reopen.

Cllr Karen Shakespeare and enforcement officer John Scobie

Dudley Council takes on new powers to deal with untaxed vehicles

Dudley Council has taken on devolved powers from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to address the issue of untaxed vehicles in the borough.

Councillor at Dudley Zoo for tourism week

Dudley Zoo visit ahead of Tourism Week

Dudley’s regeneration chief has visited Dudley Zoo and Castle to mark the start of English Tourism Week.