Media Releases

Care homes across Dudley borough are set to receive another multi-million cash boost on Monday (8 June) to help with infection control during the pandemic.

Dudley Council’s school crossing patrol service is gradually resuming as coronavirus restrictions continue to ease and more children return to school.

From today (Friday 5 June), residents and permit holders will now be able to go online and book a slot at the tip.

Dudley Council House and Himley Hall will be lit up in blue on Monday evening (June 8) to say thank you to the borough’s unpaid carers.

People are urged to ignore fake text messages claiming to be from the government’s test and trace service, which asks them to submit financial details.

With more shops expected to open later this month, Dudley Council has been preparing to put plans in place to allow people to visit the town centres safely.

Virtual meetings are underway in Dudley after government regulations gave the green light for council business to take place online during the Covid-19 emergency.

Dudley Council has confirmed that additional mourners will be able to attend crematorium services and all burials in the borough from today (2 June).

Parking charges are to be reinstated for visitors to Himley Hall and Park next week, it was revealed today.

The Mayor of Dudley has hailed five borough charities who have today been announced as recipients of the highly prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Parents and carers can get easy access to a wealth of online resources to help them support their children throughout the coronavirus crisis.

Primary school heads and teachers are looking forward to welcoming some of their pupils back next week.