Sports and Physical Activity
Management of four leisure centres and swimming pools
Management of the Dell Athletics Stadium
Delivers a wide range of the sports development activities.
Museums, Greenspaces and Bereavement Services
Responsible for Museums, Red House Cone, and the management of parks, play areas and nature reserves.
Bereavement Services is responsible for the management and Development of the two crematoria and seven cemeteries.
Culture and Tourism
Responsible for a wide range of arts and entertainment venues within the Borough.
Management of Himley Hall, four public halls and community arts projects including the Borough Festival.
Arranges and hosts the Himley Hall Bonfire, pop concerts together with a range of other events. Venue for arts, crafts exhibitions and weddings as well as being a quality conference facility regionally.
1.5 million attendances per annum at Leisure Centres
3400 Cremations undertaken per annum
2200 cremations memorials (roses, plaques, etc)
15% of Boroughs landmass is "Green Space"
Wrens Nest has national/worldwide nature reserve status
133 teams play football on the Council's pitches
Nearly 6000 volunteer hours were donated to nature reserves
30 Friends of parks groups set up.
Sports and Physical Activity
Leisure Centre Health and Fitness investment sees membership increased by 500%
Sports Development Service attained Quest Accreditation with a highly commended score
Options+ Scheme membership numbers increased
Implementation of Healthy Towns Project - £4.5 million invested in 5 borough parks and open spaces
Green spaces funding attracted via the Heritage Lottery Fund and other external organisations
Museum accreditation for Broadfield House Glass Museum and Dudley Museum and Art Gallery
Himley Hall North Wing development
Introducing reactive service to collect stray horses from off the highway.