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Local Democracy Reporter covering Dudley

September 17, 2024

Council sent back £176k grant for Halesowen Leisure Centre upgrade

Business|Sep 17

September 13, 2024

Grade II listed building in Stourbridge could become flats

September 11, 2024

Wolverhampton facing lack of housing despite need for ‘many years to come’

Wolverhampton|Sep 11

Council delays contributed to daughter’s distress over late mother’s care

September 10, 2024

Wolverhampton councillors to debate cuts to help fill predicted £32m black hole

Politics|Sep 10

September 7, 2024

Shabby former Dudley council homes put up for sale as 'investment opportunities'

September 5, 2024

Plans to spending £2.5m on outsourcing landlord licensing is given green light

Wolverhampton|Sep 5

Hundreds back call to use culture money to save under-threat town halls

Halesowen|Sep 5

September 4, 2024

Gloves off in row over failed Dudley bar as blame game begins

Plans lodged for new electric vehicle charging centre in Dudley

Environment|Sep 4

September 3, 2024

Warning new parking charges will ‘decimate’ Halesowen town centre trade

Halesowen|Sep 3

Planners rule application to turn care home into supported living apartments is 'invalid'

August 29, 2024

Councillors clash after call for finance chief to quit

August 28, 2024

Council approves academy change for Halesowen primary school

August 23, 2024

Top five secondary schools revealed on spending per pupil

Revealed: which schools spend the most per pupil

Wolverhampton|Aug 23

August 22, 2024

Wolverhampton takeaway boss told he may need bouncers if he wants to stay open until 5am

Wolverhampton|Aug 22

Trade unions kick off campaign to keep Dudley leisure centres in public control

Stourbridge|Aug 22

Revealed: Dudley Council buys one home for every four it sells to developers

August 16, 2024

Spending cuts but culture themes will be part of Dudley's regeneration plan

August 15, 2024

Cuts keep coming 100 days since the local elections

Plans to breathe new life into abandoned Halesowen colliery now wildlife haven

Halesowen|Aug 15

Plan submitted for 75 new city centre flats in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton|Aug 15

August 14, 2024

Fears of financial crisis remain 100 days since the local elections

Revealed: Wolverhampton Council cancelled £2m in debts last year

Wolverhampton|Aug 14

August 13, 2024

Councillors criticise £3.5m plans for new Dudley police headquarters

Brierley Hill|Aug 13

August 12, 2024

Just months remain to save Stourbridge and Halesowen town halls

Halesowen|Aug 12

August 11, 2024

'Frankly it's frightening': Senior councillor slams care at Dudley hospital

Dudley Council finance chief goes into reverse on new parking charges

Politics|Aug 11

August 7, 2024

Plans for 14 flats near Dudley town centre approved after previous scheme refused

Street lighting in Dudley to change to help avoid council cash crisis

August 6, 2024

New rules approved to tackle anti-social behaviour in Wolverhampton despite fears of prejudice

Major Wolverhampton city centre redevelopment to start next year - full details of scheme which includes 1,000 homes

August 5, 2024

Council to spend money keeping homes up to standard

August 3, 2024

Council slammed as fallout starts over bar closure

Dudley Council leader: New house building targets are ‘impossible’

August 1, 2024

Council leader vows to leave no stone unturned in quest for savings

Wolverhampton|Aug 1

July 31, 2024

Dudley primary school set to start the new term as academy

Education|Jul 31

July 30, 2024

Confidence price hike for football pitches at Dudley sports venue won't be an own goal

Cross party agreement looks set for community fund return to Dudley

Politics|Jul 30

July 25, 2024

Closure an option in review of loss-making Black Country activity centres

July 24, 2024

Dudley jobs walk-in centre will be axed within a year of opening

Dozens of home approved for vacant land off cul-de-sac despite locals' concerns

July 22, 2024

Dudley Council's chief executive to stand down after five years in charge

Dudley Council reveals timeline for end of free parking amid fears for town centre trade

July 19, 2024

Director explains 'double whammy' which led to financial meltdown at Dudley Council

July 18, 2024

Claim Dudley ice rink project could 'go cold' are rejected by council leader

Dudley pole protesters given warning over behaviour at council debate

Dudley nightspot escapes closure despite 'series of reported serious incidents' including man allegedly armed with a gun

Business|Jul 18

Row goes on over ‘luxury’ council homes in Netherton

Netherton|Jul 18

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