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Kerry Wickett, Councillor Damian Corfield and Matt Wickett at Wall Heath Park

Play areas to get much-needed revamp following £1m pledge

Five play areas are expected to get a much-needed revamp as part of plans to spend nearly £1 million improving borough parks.

Cllr Paul Bradley

New housing document proposed

Dudley Council’s cabinet is expected to approve a planning document for new residential developments and minor works such extensions.

Councillor Laura Taylor

Plans for new housing board

Plans for a new board which will provide governance and strategic direction for Dudley Council’s housing services, will go before cabinet next week.

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Changes to HMO rules

Changes to HMO planning rules will come into force later this year, if given cabinet approval this month.

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Proposals for new powers to tackle moving driving offences

Dudley Council has outlined plans to apply for powers to enforce a range of driving offences in a bid to improve road safety, tackle congestion and improve air quality.

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Rogue trader sentenced for shoddy work

A rogue trader who carried out poor work to a Brierley Hill home and deceived a Dudley borough resident has been sentenced at Walsall Magistrates Court.

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Council flies the flag for armed forces June 23

A special flag is being flown from the roof of Dudley Council House this week, to honour the men and women of the armed forces.

Mayor abseiling down Dudley College credit Hollie Carrington

Mayor abseils from Dudley College rooftop

The Mayor of Dudley battled nerves to abseil from Dudley College rooftop as part of a day long charity abseil event.

Mary Stevens Park

New water pump for Mary Stevens Park

Dudley Council has brought in a large scale water pump to help aerate the lake at Mary Steven’s Park following last week’s storms.

Nigel Pugh from SWG Construction ahead of Armed Forces Day

Countdown is on for annual armed forces event

There’s just over a week to go until the annual Armed Forces Day celebrations return to the grounds of Himley Hall and Park.

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Sir Lenny Henry returns to Dudley Library to launch his picture book You Can Do Anything, Tyrone!

Author, actor and comedian Sir Lenny Henry will launch his children’s picture book, 'You Can Do Anything, Tyrone!' at a special event at Dudley Library.

Mayor Andrea Goddard

New Mayor targets four charities for fundraising

The new Mayor of Dudley was officially sworn in this evening and immediately pledged to raise thousands of pounds for four charities.