Publication Scheme - Freedom of Information Act 2000.
The Area
Dudley borough is situated in the south-west of the West Midlands conurbation and is generally a mix of industry, commerce, shops and residential areas. Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority for the borough.
Dudley lies at the heart of the Black Country, a part of England unique in terms of its cultural and economic heritage. Rather than being dominated by one major centre, Dudley is composed of a number of small townships, each having its own identity and culture. The main towns are Dudley itself, Stourbridge in the south-west, Halesowen to the south and east and Brierley Hill in the middle of the Borough.
The Authority
Dudley has a Council Plan which sets out the main priorities and outcomes for a set period of time.
The council monitors performance against the council plan through performance reports.