Media Releases

Children at Milking Bank Primary are jumping with joy at the creation of a new playing field for the school

Local organisations and community groups helping the vulnerable in the borough during the coronavirus pandemic are being urged to apply for a slice of a new £200,000 cash pot.

A borough primary school has been named the best in the country for its efforts in encouraging children to cycle.

More than 200 redeployed workers from Dudley Council are joining community volunteers to help vulnerable people from across the borough by providing a range of support services including a new food distribution hub.

Finance chiefs have hailed Dudley as “ahead of the curve” after £50,000 of financial support was given to businesses in Halesowen.

Residents in the borough are being encouraged to celebrate the 75^th anniversary of VE Day tomorrow – but to do so safely.

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.