Dudley Council

We'll be cheering on our Lionesses tomorrow - best of luck from the borough, bring it home again!

National Emergency Alert test to be held on 7th September gov.uk/government/new…

From 7am tomorrow to 7am on Wednesday 30 July, strike action by resident doctors will affect some key NHS services. Find out how to access the NHS care you need. If you need medical help, use 111, or for a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999. ⬇️

Continuing this weekend until Wednesday morning, some services will be affected due to strike action. Please continue to come forward for NHS care. If you need urgent medical help, use 111, and if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999.

Learn a new lifesaving skill this #WorldDrowningPreventionDay 💪 Join our Water Safety Team for a free webinar, tonight at 7pm. Find out how to stay safe around our coasts and inland waterways. Register here: bit.ly/4kV69tE

Hill Street & Highbridge Road Netherton will be closed to traffic for road resurfacing from 7 - 22 August from the junction of Simms Lane to the junction of Farm Road. Diversions in place

A senior councillor has reiterated Dudley Council’s “brownfield led” policy in relation to housing developments after a formal request was submitted to the planning team on a large area of green space in the borough. Full story: councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/councillo…

Need help with your childcare costs? From balancing costs to giving you more flexibility, childcare choices can help you find support that fits your family. Eligible working parents can apply for 30 hours of funded childcare to start in Sept. More at for childcarechoices.gov.uk

It's a wrap! Well done to all our brilliant children for a great academic year 🤩 If you're looking for fun that wont break the bank this summer we've got you covered councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/childrens…

Be quids in this summer! Bargain activities on offer for kids in our leisure centres including £1 badminton sessions and free swimming. councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/summer-ho…

Your move! New outdoor chess tables have been installed at Stevens Park in Quarry Bank and Abbey Street Park in Gornal 🤩 Get down to the parks and play for free this summer. councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/outdoor-c…

Weekly yoga is making an impact across the Black Country! Park Yoga runs outdoor sessions every Sunday – free, inclusive & open to all 🌳 People say it’s boosted their mood, helped them unwind & feel more connected 🧠 Check out your local session here: parkyoga.co/venues/

Businesses across Dudley borough could be in line for a boost with plans under consideration to slash the price of parking for visitors. Dudley Council is considering a half an hour charge of 50p as part of measures to boost trade in towns.

🌳 Stevens Park in Quarry Bank has received a prestigious @GreenFlagAward, recognising the high quality of its green spaces. The park has achieved the status for the first time, following investment through the Heritage Lottery Project. Find out more 👉 councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/stevens-p…

Do you have a two-year-old and receive some sort of support or have a low income? Families on certain benefits can access Time for Twos – 15 hours of funded childcare. You can apply for a place as soon as your child has their 2nd birthday😊 more at dudley.gov.uk/timefortwos

💛 Huge congratulations to Wordsley-born cyclist Ben Healy, who is currently leading the Tour de France! Ben won the sixth stage of @LeTour on Thursday and holds the leader's yellow jersey after Stage 10. We'll be cheering him on all the way to Paris! 👏 #TDF2025

If you're in the Gornal area and have unwanted items that are too good to throw away please gift them through our community event. The Too Good to Throw away crew will be at Upper Gornal Pentecostal Church on 12 August. councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/community…

Happy Black Country Day everyone! Owamya celebrating? We'm flying the Black Country Flag at Dudley Council House and it looks bostin! Find out more and join in with the festival this month blackcountryfestival.co.uk

☀️ Hot weather is here, and many will head outdoors to enjoy it. But open water can be very dangerous - even on the warmest days. 🌊 Hidden currents 🌊 Sudden depth changes 🌊 Cold temperatures that shock the body Think twice before entering open water, and then think again.

A council team and senior member of staff have both been shortlisted in the regional Nachural Business Awards councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/dudley-co…