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Cllr Nicolas Barlow

Funding to continue work of scams unit

Dudley Council’s scams unit could receive a cash boost to continue its fight against financial criminals who prey on the vulnerable, if budget proposals are given the green light.

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Council bosses tour new warden’s base at Saltwells

Senior council leaders visited the newly assembled Warden’s Base at Saltwells National Nature Reserve this week.

Cllr Nicolas Barlow

Online winter health advice for older people

A series of online information and networking sessions are running for older people and anyone who supports them as Dudley borough prepares for winter.

Cllr Ian Kettle

Crematorium set to open after upgrade

Stourbridge Crematorium is to reopen in a few weeks following a £2million upgrade.

cllr steve clark

New fund opens up for businesses

Cash sums of up to £2,000 are being offered to businesses across Dudley borough that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the latest financial lifeline.

cllr steve clark

Financial help reminder for businesses

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.

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Still time to shop at virtual Christmas Market

There’s still time for shoppers to shop local via Dudley’s virtual Christmas Market ahead of this weekend’s Small Business Saturday.

Councillor Patrick Harley

Residents urged to do all they can as tier three restrictions begin

Dudley borough has moved into the highest tier of local restrictions today, after the country’s second national lockdown came to an end.

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Test centre to remain open at Himley

The coronavirus test site at Himley Hall and Park is to remain open for the next two-and-a-half weeks.

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Advice to consumers shopping online

Dudley Council’s scams unit is warning residents to take extra care when shopping online this Christmas.

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New Covid-19 pilot for symptom-free testing

A government backed pilot scheme to test frontline workers who are symptom free will begin in Dudley borough this week.

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Looking out for each other this Grief Awareness Week

December 2 to 8 is National Grief Awareness Week, a campaign to get people talking about this often taboo subject.