Media Releases

The borough’s town halls may be closed due to the coronavirus pandemic – but critical blood donations sessions are still continuing at Stourbridge Town Hall.

Council bosses have announced plans to reopen the Household Waste Recycling Centre (tip) in Stourbridge next week to pre-booked residents.

Cavendish House has finally disappeared from Dudley’s skyline – with council bosses vowing its demolition sparks the start of a “bright new future” for the town centre.

The construction industry is being supported by Dudley Council throughout the coronavirus pandemic as the authority continues to run its vital safety service for building projects.

Cemeteries across the borough will remain open as usual during next week's Bank Holiday weekend.

Changes are being made to cut through red tape and make it easier to unlock cash to be spent on community projects.

Carers who serve across Dudley have been heralded as a life force for the borough by Dudley Council chiefs.

Dudley Council is asking borough residents to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) with a tribute of heart shaped hands.

Volunteers from ‘Halesowen in Bloom’ are planning to donate flowers to Russells Hall Hospital in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

This year’s annual country and vintage show at Himley Hall and Park is to be postponed.

The council house and town halls in Dudley and Stourbridge will fly a special flag in tribute to NHS and key workers.

Proactive swabbing for coronavirus has begun in care homes across the Black Country and West Birmingham – and will be rolled out to all settings in the coming weeks.