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Business

Dudley is home to a large concentration of small businesses. In contrast it is also home to the Merry Hill Centre, which is one of the world’s largest retail developments.

The economic prosperity of the borough is very important to Dudley Council. On these pages you will find out how we help business thrive and our commitment to regeneration either directly or with our partners, together with information on how people can do business with us.

Also, see Dudley Council's value for money site that helps local and national organisations improve the way they operate.

:: visit the value for money site

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Dudley Means Business

The Council has produced a list of organisations that may be able to provide help to businesses and residents during the current global economic downturn.

:: more on Dudley Means Business

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Business Support & Start Up Advice

The Council offers business support, advice and guidance to all businesses and organisations within the Borough or those wishing to relocate to it. The team offers a range of support services including general business advice and economic intelligence relating to the Borough.

:: more on Business Support & Start Up Advice

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Current Tender Invites

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council arranges contracts for a wide variety of goods, services and works each year.

Our web pages provide a range of information, inlcuding the tendering process, forward procurement plan, contracts opportunities together with general conditions of purchase. In addition the current tender invites list is available online together with our Online Tendering website.

:: more on Tenders and Contracts

Health and Safety

Health and Safety affects all businesses in the the Borough. Enforcement of the law is split between Dudley Council and the Health and Safety Executive.

Work undertaken by Environmental Health Officers includes inspections, accident investigations, complaints about working conditions or premises and sampling.

:: more on Heath & Safety