Changes Agreed for Historic Buildings in Dudley and Stourbridge Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dudley stourbridge heritage conservation architecture planning restoration listedbuildings community housing Significant changes have been approved for two historic buildings in the Dudley borough, ensuring their preservation while adapting them to modern needs. At Dudley’s former police station on New Street, council planners have … Read More
Dudley Council Faces £18,000 Shortfall to Repair Mould-Damaged Home Built in 2017 Friday, May 29, 2026 dudley mould repairs damp housing council nhbc warranty awaabslaw housingrevenueaccount Dudley Council is set to spend almost £18,000 to fix damp and mould problems caused by latent construction defects in a council-owned property on Messiter Way, built just six years ago in 2017. The council initially received … Read More
Stourbridge Pub Licence Changes Approved Despite Local Objections Sunday, May 24, 2026 stourbridge dudley pub licence marstons noise privacy outdoor bar film An application to amend the licence of The Gigmill pub on South Road, Stourbridge, was approved by Dudley Council’s Licensing Sub-committee on May 19, despite objections from nearby residents. The proposed changes include the … Read More
Dudley School Staff Face Job Losses Amid Council Criticism Over Lack of Support Saturday, May 23, 2026 dudley education schoolexclusion alternativeprovision joblosses changecentre gmbunion councilsupport thornsacademy youthsupport Staff at The Change Centre, based within Thorns Collegiate Academy in Brierley Hill, are facing potential job losses as concerns rise over a significant lack of support from Dudley Council. The centre provides specialist … Read More
Worker Exposes Hazardous Rubbish and Clinical Waste Piled Outside Dudley Health Centre Thursday, May 21, 2026 dudley nhs healthcentre waste clinicalwaste pollution rubbish rodents community council Dudley Council’s leader has launched a fierce condemnation of the NHS following the discovery of rubbish and clinical waste accumulating outside the Ladies Walk Centre in Sedgley. The waste, including hazardous clinical … Read More
Dudley Mum Battles Frequent Infections After Life-Altering Pneumonia Diagnosis Monday, May 18, 2026 bronchiectasis pneumonia infections sepsis lungfunction copd marathon dudley health fitness sport Claire Smith, a 38-year-old mother from Dudley, has endured up to a dozen infections each year after contracting pneumonia at age 14. That initial illness led to life-threatening sepsis, a collapsed lung, and a two-week … Read More