10 - Last chance to call 0870 24 24 604

Archived news release from 2007

People are reminded that they have until 12noon today (Monday 10 December) to cast their vote to help the Black Country claim a £50 million Big Lottery jackpot.

All they need to do is call 0870 24 24 604 from landlines and mobiles to register their vote. Calls cost just 10p from a BT landline.

The Black Country Urban Park project is one of four across the country short-listed for the national telephone and website vote called The People’s £50 Million Contest.

If successful in the bid, which was been showcased last week on ITV, the money will help reopen the vast caverns and underground canals in Dudley to create one of Europe’s largest underground attractions.

Councillor Charles Fraser Macnamara, cabinet member for culture and leisure, said:

“We have been working flat out over the weekend with our colleagues from Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton to get people voting. There are still a few hours left to make your vote count and everyone’s support is crucial.”

Black Country Urban Park includes four key elements – reopening the cathedral-sized caverns beneath Dudley; a 12-mile ‘green bridge’ park linking Walsall and West Bromwich town centres; widespread regeneration of Wolverhampton’s canal network and improved access to green places, all achieved with an unparalleled programme of community involvement.

News Release Contact Information

Name:	Phil Parker
Telephone:	01384 815219
Email:	phil.parker@dudley.gov.uk

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