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Free parking to return as part of £20m investments package

Nearly £20 million of investments into frontline services – including the return of free parking in town centres – have been given the green light.

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Mayor looking for borough heroes

Nominations are now open for the Mayor’s Civic Awards 2026.

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Council tax rise approved

Residents in Dudley borough will continue to pay the lowest in the region for their council tax bills, despite a 4.99 per cent rise.

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Residents invited to join energy switching scheme

Dudley borough residents are being invited to sign up to a collective energy switching scheme which could help them to save hundreds of pounds on their bills.

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Sedgley Beacon to see £120k of improvements thanks to UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Work to conserve and improve the setting of the Grade II listed Sedgley Beacon tower will get underway this week, following a successful bid for funding from the UK Government. 

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Free town centre parking could return as part of extra £2m investment

Nearly £2 million of additional investment proposals – including the return of free parking in town centres - have been backed by senior councillors.

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New £20 million improvements to Brierley Hill town centre approved

A new £20 million package of improvements for Brierley Hill town centre has been approved by senior councillors.

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World Book Day costume swaps

Following Brierley Hill’s successful costume swaps for World Book Day last year, four Dudley libraries are offering fancy dress options for the same event in 2026.

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Ice rink plans set to get the green light

Plans to build an ice rink in Dudley town centre are expected to take a major step forward tomorrow.

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February half term activities 2026

Children can enjoy a range of activities taking place in Dudley borough this half term.

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New Hospital Discharge Social Prescribing Project - Community Bridge

Dudley Council is investing £300,000 in a project to improve the way people are supported when leaving hospital.

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Care home bosses jailed for £175,000 pensioner fraud

A married couple have been jailed for three years each for their involvement in the execution of a fraudulent £175,000 will for a pensioner in their care.