Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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City status

Back Dudley's bid for city status - 2012

Dudley’s bid for city status in 2012 has been boosted after the local business community launched an e-petition in support of the application.

Dudley Chamber of Commerce has launched the e-petition in support of the city status bid and people are now being invited to show their support and back the bid.

Sign the e-petition

:: more on city status bid

:: more on ITV Central News coverage

:: more on BBC Breakfast coverage (starts at 13 mins)

Spotlight on ... Mayor’s Civic Awards 2012

The search is on to find Dudley’s unsung heroes with the launch of the ninth prestigious Mayor’s Civic Awards.

They give people the chance to highlight those working tirelessly in their communities and people are being asked to nominate someone special for an award.

:: more on Mayor's civic awards 2012

:: more on nominating

:: more on the sponsors

Winter affected services

The extreme cold weather is expected to continue in the coming days and snow has been forecast for parts of the country.

Dudley Council will offer updates on any changes to services here.

:: more on winter affected services

Half term fun in Dudley

Dudley Council is offering lots of fun activities to keep children and families busy during the February half term.

Sessions are taking place in our parks, museums and leisure centres.

:: more on half term fun in Dudley

Community groups funding

Voluntary and community groups across the borough are being encouraged to apply for funding Dudley Council is using to support local projects.

Dudley Council’s five area committees are reminding groups they can apply for money to support the work they are doing.

:: more on funding details

:: more on funding application form

Business as usual for Stourbridge Library and Town Hall

It’s business as usual for Stourbridge Library and Town Hall as work on a new temporary entrance gets underway as part of a multi million pound development.

Ownership of the Crown Centre and Bell Street Car Park recently transferred to developers Tesco and although no dates have been confirmed for when work on the development will start, works to create a new temporary entrance for the library and town hall will be developed over the next few weeks to facilitate the development.

:: more on Stourbridge Library and Town Hall

:: more on the development

Dudley Council budget 2012

Dudley borough residents look set to benefit from a council tax freeze as the authority’s budget plans are unveiled.

Around £22 million of savings have already been successfully made in Dudley in the past year and council chiefs have set out proposals to save a further £7.5million in 2012/13, rising to £13million in 2014/15.

:: more on budget proposals

Town centre utility works

A co-ordinated programme of road works, which are being carried out by a number of utility companies in Dudley town centre.
The work is taking a break over the Christmas period. A full list of road works for 2012 is available.

:: more on Dudley utility works

Diamond Jubilee street parties

Dudley Council is encouraging residents to join in the celebrations and host a street party for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this June. The council is joining in the spirit and waiving the standard legal fee required to close the road.

:: more on hosting a street party