Blistering Attack on West Midlands Regeneration as Former Mayor Condemns Neglect of Stourbridge Wednesday, February 11, 2026 stourbridge regeneration dudley council investment neglect westmidlands urbanplanning towncentre infrastructure At a recent meeting of Dudley’s Communities and Growth Scrutiny Committee, former mayor and long-serving councillor Ian Kettle delivered a scathing critique of the local authority’s approach to Stourbridge town centre … Read More
Gender Pay Gap Narrowed at Dudley Council by Reducing Lower-Paid Female Roles Tuesday, February 10, 2026 genderpaygap dudley council employment wages women part-time paygap workforce roles Dudley Council has reported a reduction in its gender pay gap, a change primarily driven by cutting jobs held by lower-paid female staff, according to a recent report set to go before the council’s cabinet on February 11. The … Read More
New Home for Midlands War Heroes Memorial Saturday, February 7, 2026 memorial dudley war worldwarone plaque heritage history councilhouse sacrifice remembrance A poignant memorial commemorating 53 former pupils of a Dudley school who lost their lives in World War One has found a new, prominent home at Dudley Council House. The plaque, once displayed at the Sir Gilbert Claughton … Read More
24 Derelict Sites in the Black Country Targeted for Regeneration Thursday, February 5, 2026 regeneration dudley brownfield redevelopment infrastructure housing derelict council urban development Dudley Council has identified 24 rundown sites across the borough for redevelopment as part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate eyesores and rejuvenate local communities. Through the Stalled and Derelict Sites Programme, … Read More
Dudley Bus Station Opening Delayed Until Autumn Amid Traders' Concerns Wednesday, February 4, 2026 dudley transport busstation interchange metro construction traders accessibility infrastructure westmidlands The opening of the much-anticipated £24 million Dudley bus station, known as the Dudley Interchange, has been delayed until the autumn of 2024. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) recently confirmed the new facility will not … Read More
Burglary Causes £8,000 Damage at Dudley Bar GeeZ Wednesday, February 4, 2026 burglary dudley bar crime police theft damage investigation westmidlands geez A break-in at GeeZ bar in King Street, Dudley, on Monday, January 26, resulted in approximately £8,000 worth of damage. The incident saw fire doors smashed and CCTV cameras forcibly removed, while a few bottles of alcohol … Read More