https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/harley/Recent content in harley on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 17 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dudley-council-leader-issues-clear-warning-to-officers-over-commitment/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dudley-council-leader-issues-clear-warning-to-officers-over-commitment/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 council’s minority Conservative administration, explained why the council is cautious when recruiting new senior staff amid an ongoing management restructure aimed at streamlining services. This process has led to changes in top roles and fresh recruitment for key positions.