What should Dudley be like in 10 years?
Tell us what matters to you, what you think needs to change and what you want Dudley to be known for in the future.
Takes a few minutes • Open 1 September to 8 October 2026
You do not need to know anything about the council to take part.
Dudley is a borough with proud communities, a rich heritage and huge potential.
Over the next 10 years, we want to understand what is important to the people who live and work here and what we can do together to make Dudley an even better place to live, work, visit and invest.
What do you want Dudley to look like in 10 years?
We want to hear your views on the things that matter most to you.
What do you value?
Tell us what you value most about living, working or studying in Dudley.
What should change?
Tell us what you would like to see change over the next 10 years.
What opportunities should we take?
Tell us about the opportunities you think Dudley should make the most of.
What are our biggest challenges?
Tell us about the challenges you think Dudley needs to address.
What matters for the future?
Tell us what you think is most important for the future of the borough.
What should Dudley be known for?
Tell us what you want people to think of when they think about Dudley in the future.
Dudley’s future belongs to everyone
Whether you have lived in Dudley all your life, have recently moved here, work in the borough, run a business, study here or simply care about its future, we want to hear from you.
We particularly want to hear from people and communities whose voices are not always heard in consultations.
What happens to your answers?
Your feedback will help us understand the priorities of our communities and shape the final vision and Council Plan.
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You tell us what matters
Residents, businesses, young people, community groups and others across Dudley share their views.
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We bring the views together
We will analyse what people tell us and consider it alongside other evidence about the borough.
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We use it to shape the plan
Your feedback will help develop the final vision and the Council Plan that supports it.
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We tell you what happened
We will publish information about the findings and explain what happens next.
This is your Dudley. This is your future.
Take a few minutes to tell us what matters to you and help shape the Dudley we want to see in 10 years’ time.
Consultation closes 8 October 2026.