The Dudley Deal is an informal agreement between the council and anyone who lives, works or runs a business in the borough.
There are three distinct strands:
- The Business Deal - about growing the economy
- The Community Deal - about further supporting stronger communities
- The Green Deal - focusing on a cleaner, greener borough
Each of the strands sets out what the council will commit to and also how residents, businesses and community groups can play their part too.
These pledges will continue to be developed in partnership with the community.
The Business Deal – growing the economy
| Our commitment | Your commitment |
|---|---|
| Cut red tape, where possible, to make it easy to do business with Dudley Council | Actively seek opportunities to supply goods and services to Dudley Council |
| Recognise the value of the council doing business locally by simplifying processes where possible | Buy local and use local supply chains where possible |
| Make procurement processes easily accessible to local firms | Recruit locally and offer work placements and apprenticeships |
| Support business start-up and business growth through ‘Dudley Business First’ | Engage with the council to support your business development |
| Regenerate our borough to unlock brownfield sites for re-development | Expand your business in Dudley borough and encourage others to locate here |
The Communities Deal – stronger communities
| Our commitment | Your commitment |
|---|---|
| Invest in helping to make the borough safer | Keep in touch and offer support to family, friends, neighbours and the community |
| Support voluntary and community groups across the borough | Volunteer with sports, social or community groups in your community |
| Provide opportunities for you to be involved in decisions about your community | Get involved in community activities and events in your area |
| Support schools and provide local libraries and adult learning opportunities | Go to school and take opportunities to develop and share your skills |
| Provide services and opportunities to help you stay well and independent | Take care of your own health and wellbeing |
Dudley Green Deal – cleaner and greener
| Our commitment | Your commitment |
|---|---|
| Deliver a comprehensive recycling service, weekly waste collections and a competitive commercial waste service | Recycle for Dudley and dispose of waste responsibly |
| Offer support and equipment for community involvement | Be part of community litter picks, join one of our many Friends of the Park groups and be a borough snowbuster |
| Provide digital My Account and mobile app to make contacting the council easy and simple | Help us to deliver a prompt service by reporting issues, such as potholes or flytipping, online |
| Provide good quality community parks and nature reserves | Live an active life by making the most of Dudley’s award winning parks and nature reserves |
| Reduce our carbon footprint by buying local and reduce pollution by tackling congestion | Walk, cycle and use public transport where you can |
