Devolution, Community Skips, and £50 Citizens Investment Fund: Dudley Lib Dems' Election Vision Saturday, April 18, 2026 devolution community investment fund liberaldemocrats dudley elections residents facilities wastemanagement As the May local elections approach, the Dudley Liberal Democrats are unveiling a proactive plan to boost community engagement and improve public services. Central to their vision is a voluntary Citizens Investment Fund, … Read More
Dudley Council Election Candidates Ready for Fierce Battle as Polling Day Approaches Friday, April 17, 2026 dudley elections politics council conservatives labour liberaldemocrats reformuk candidates wardcontests As May 7 draws near, Dudley’s political landscape is heating up with intense competition set to determine the borough’s leadership for the coming year. The Conservative Party currently holds the largest number of seats and … Read More
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