Dudley Council Leader Issues Clear Warning to Officers Over Commitment Friday, April 17, 2026 dudley council leadership regeneration recruitment ambition harley restructure development politics Dudley Council’s leader, Cllr Patrick Harley, has delivered a firm message to the authority’s senior officers: perform at the highest level or face termination. As local elections approach on May 7, Harley, who leads the … Read More
Dudley Council Faces Backlash Over Bin Collection Delays and Pothole Repairs Wednesday, April 15, 2026 dudley council waste recycling potholes infrastructure delays services vehicles roads Dudley Council is currently under scrutiny following widespread delays in bin collections and growing dissatisfaction over pothole repairs. At a full council meeting on April 13, Cllr Adeela Qayyum highlighted significant … Read More
'We Are Not After Power,' Says New Political Leader Ahead of Dudley Local Elections Sunday, April 12, 2026 blackcountry dudley localelections politics community funding council labour manifesto engagement This year’s Dudley local elections will mark the debut of The Black Country Party on the ballot, introducing a fresh perspective to local governance. Established in 2025, the party seeks to change the traditional political … Read More
Ex-Dudley Councillor and Children's Committee Member Admits Grooming Underage Girls Wednesday, April 8, 2026 grooming councillor dudley children sexualoffences labourparty sentencing committee abuse preston Adrian Hughes, a former Dudley councillor who served on the council’s Children’s Services Select Committee, has admitted to grooming underage girls. Hughes, elected as a Labour Party representative for the Upper … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Dudley Council’s Community Champion Patrols Potentially Putting Volunteers at Risk Friday, April 3, 2026 dudley community antisocial volunteers crime safety council champions housing asb sport Dudley Council is set to launch a new initiative enlisting ‘community champions’ to help report antisocial behaviour (ASB) as part of a broader crime reduction strategy. This measure is detailed in the council’s recently … Read More
Clash Erupts Over Dudley Council's Plan to Sell “Too Expensive to Repair” Homes Friday, April 3, 2026 dudley council housing repairs tenancy conservative committee property finance dispute A fierce debate unfolded at Dudley’s Housing and Assets Scrutiny Committee over proposals to sell vacant council homes deemed too costly to repair. The dispute highlighted deep divisions among council members regarding the … Read More