Local Elections 2008
Local Elections took place in Dudley borough on Thursday May 1 2008.
Results are now available online.
:: more on 2008 Dudley Local Election Results
:: more on local elections
Spotlight on ... scores on the doors - food hygiene ratings
You can now see how some of the borough’s premises, which sell or serve food, are scoring in their latest food safety and hygiene inspections.
:: more on scores on the doors
Compost contest keeps growing
Dudley residents could win £50 in garden vouchers with a competition encouraging people across the Black Country to compost.
All Dudley residents who order a composting bin during Compost Awareness Week, which runs from Sunday 4 May, will be entered into the free prize draw.
:: more on compost contest
Real nappy session
Local residents are urged not to forget this month's real nappy session, which takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at Dudley Council Plus.
Nappy Advisor and midwife Amanda Jowett will hold the session from 10.30am to 12pm to answer any questions and give demonstrations.
:: more on real nappy incentive scheme
Big Book Fortnight 2008
Allan Ahlberg, the renowned children’s author of childhood classic ‘Funny bones’, is just one of many authors due to visit Dudley libraries this month.
Allan’s visit will take place during the Black Country Libraries’ annual Big Book Fortnight, which runs from Saturday May 10 to Friday May 23.
:: more on Big Book Fortnight
Youth project helping fight crime
Crime has fallen on a the Wren's Nest estate in Dudley – helped by the unique Wrosne project which offers young people the chance to showcase their performing talents.
:: more on Wrosne project
Beads day at glass museum
There will be beads galore at Broadfield House Glass Museum in Kingswinford as the annual beads day returns on Saturday 10 May.
:: more on beads day


