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New pictures reveal Very Light Rail project firmly on track

New pictures released today show Dudley’s pioneering Very Light Rail project remains firmly on track.

Cllr Simon Phipps

Hunt for developer to build “iconic” leisure and retail complex

The search is on to find a developer to help drive forward a major retail and leisure proposal in the heart of Dudley as part of a £1billion regeneration masterplan.

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First business moves onto Dudley’s Very Light Rail site

A technology company focussed on decarbonising rail freight is the first to move into Dudley as part of the revolutionary Very Light Rail project.

Cllr Simon Phipps

Metro art funding

Dudley’s Metro developments are taking an artistic turn thanks to a £96k grant from Arts Council England.

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First business moves onto Dudley’s Very Light Rail site

A technology company focussed on decarbonising rail freight is the first to move into Dudley as part of the revolutionary Very Light Rail project.

Artists impression of what new plaza could look like

Demolition bid launched as £25 million university plans gather pace

Plans have been formally submitted for the demolition of the former Dudley Hippodrome building to make way for an exciting £25 million “university park” in the heart of the town.

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Crystal Leisure Centre open again for swimmers after revamp

The 25-metre swimming pool at Stourbridge’s Crystal Leisure Centre has re-opened today (Friday August 6) following eye-catching improvement works to the swimming pools and changing rooms.

 

Mayor and leader with town crier in Dudley town centre

Dudley: A City In The Making

It’s Black Country Day – and the unofficial capital has marked the occasion by announcing a bid for city status.

Councillor Simon Phipps at Dudley Canal Trust

Geopark celebrates first birthday

As the Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark reaches its first birthday, Dudley Council’s regen boss looks at how the Geopark will benefit from the borough’s £1billion regeneration programme.

Construction work at Dudley Leisure Centre 2020

Solar panels to go on roof of new leisure centre

Solar panels are to be installed on the roof of Dudley’s new leisure centre – saving the local authority more than £250,000 in energy costs over the next quarter of a century.

Construction work at Dudley Leisure Centre 2020

New leisure centre build praised by inspectors

Independent inspectors have heaped praise on the contractors behind the building of a new £18 million leisure centre in Dudley.

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VLR test track facility opens

Dudley town centre’s Very Light Rail project has officially opened a test track facility for rail vehicle and infrastructure testing.