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Temporary one-way notice for drivers as Metro works continue

A road in Dudley town centre will be one-way from next week as works continue at pace on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension.

The Brier Rose in Brierley Hill

£10m grant signals start of brighter future for Brierley Hill, say bosses

A £10 million government grant signals the start of a brighter future for Brierley Hill, council bosses said today.

Laura Taylor in CCTV control room

Lye CCTV scheme presses ahead

Tall poles are being installed at key points in Lye to carry the new network of CCTV cameras to keep watch over the town.

Cllr Karen Shakespeare head shot

£1million extra to tackle potholes

Highways bosses have pumped £1million into a “pothole purge” and resurfacing of residential roads across Dudley borough.

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Rogue Gas fitter guilty of fraud

A rogue gas fitter who falsely claimed to be Gas Safe registered before carrying out unsafe work at consumers’ homes has been prosecuted by Dudley trading standards.

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Vast majority of businesses complying with Covid rules

A vast majority of businesses across the borough were found to be complying with covid safety rules and restrictions in a recent ‘spot-check’ operation.

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Work on Plaza Mall underway

A landmark Dudley town centre building where Woolworths was originally located is undergoing £100,000 of restoration works.

Councillor Ruth Buttery

Free school meals for February half term

Thousands of eligible children in Dudley borough are to be offered free school meals during the February half term.

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Dudley residents encouraged to get Covid-19 tests when feeling unwell

People who live in Dudley borough are being invited to take a covid-19 test if they are feeling unwell, even if they are not displaying the three key symptoms.

Cllr Karen Shakespeare head shot

Use green spaces responsibly

People in Dudley borough are being reminded that they must stick to national lockdown rules when visiting local parks and green spaces.

Councillor Ruth Buttery

Online sessions for young people with SEND

Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can benefit from a series of online events that are being organised by Dudley SENDIASS.