Pest control treatments and cremation services are on the list of Dudley Council offerings scheduled for price increases in 2026. These proposed rises will be discussed by the council’s cabinet during their meeting on January …
Dudley Council is on the brink of finalising the purchase of the Ladies Walk centre in Sedgley after months of ongoing negotiations and public speculation. The current lease on this privately owned health centre and library, …
When visiting Merry Hill with the family, make sure to set aside time to explore the Saltwells National Nature Reserve, located practically opposite the shopping complex. As the largest woodland area in the borough, Saltwells …
The 2026 council elections in Dudley may bring substantial change, with Reform UK emerging as a formidable contender. The Dudley Council consists of 72 councillors, each representing one of the borough’s 24 wards with three …
As the festive season approaches, Raven’s Rescue is reaching out to find loving forever homes for its adorable dogs and cats. This Dudley-based charity, founded by Sarah Price in 2012, has been dedicated to helping unwanted …
The word “regeneration” is poised to dominate discussions at Dudley Council in 2026, reflecting a year of significant development and continued financial restructuring. After narrowly averting bankruptcy in early 2025, Dudley …
As Dudley Council looks toward a pivotal 2026, it faces ongoing challenges including financial pressures, political upheaval, immigration unrest, and stalled regeneration projects. Reflecting on 2025, several key moments …
Residents of Dudley have multiple avenues to voice their concerns, including the ability to start online e-petitions on the council’s official website. Any petition that garners over 3,000 signatures qualifies for a full …
A notorious shoplifter, Timonthy Lydon, has been sentenced to eight months in jail following a series of thefts across the Black Country. The 29-year-old, who has no fixed address, was charged with 13 counts of theft after …
Campaigners in Dudley are rallying against the council’s decision to remove approximately 500 grit bins across the borough, a move aimed at reducing expenses following a review conducted in May 2025. The bins being taken away …
Plans for a new Eton Star Academies sixth form college in Dudley have been approved by the government, sparking a divided response among local politicians. Although the announcement on December 12 was met with cautious …
Dudley Council leader Cllr Patrick Harley has firmly denied any attempt to conceal details surrounding the collapse of the planned sale of the former Dudley Leisure Centre, amid concerns over a nearly year-long delay in …
Dudley Council recently announced a 17% reduction in carbon emissions for the 2024/25 period, dropping from 13,209 tonnes of CO2 in 2023/24 to 10,978 tonnes. This decline reflects efforts to streamline the council estate and …
A Dudley Council enforcement notice ordering a children’s home in Bilston to stop operating has been upheld following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The property, a two-story semi-detached house on Maslin Drive, had …
A car wash business located on Shell Corner near Blackheath has been ordered to demolish a building erected without planning permission. Hot Wheelz Car Wash Ltd, based on Belgrave Road, was served an enforcement notice by …