Media Releases

Boardwalks and artificial grass will spruce up town centres in the borough as part of a pavement widening scheme to help keep people safe during the pandemic.

More than £50,000 is to be spent on improving a children’s play area in the borough.

An appeal for information has been issued after ducks, geese and fish were killed – with other waterfowl also having to be rescued from a pool - following a diesel spillage.

Libraries across the borough have re-opened today (Mon) to offer a click and collect service on books for residents.

Customer service advisors at Dudley Council Plus are continuing to offer help and support during the latest lockdown - but are asking people not to visit them in person.

The borough’s education chief today called for all teachers and school staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19 before schools re-open.

A temporary drive-through coronavirus test site is to re-open at Himley Hall and Park tomorrow (Tue Jan 5).

Parents are being reminded that there’s still time to apply for their child’s place at primary school or to make a late application for secondary.

Residents are asked to comment on how Dudley Council lets its properties in the future.

Dudley Council’s health bosses are sending a clear message – people should “act like they’ve got it” and stay at home to help protect the NHS and save lives.

Residents are urged to stay home and not to meet anyone from other households from December 31 as Dudley borough moves into tier 4.

With New Year’s Eve fast-approaching, Dudley Council is urging residents to celebrate virtually with friends and family this year.