Dudley Council’s cabinet member for environment is delighted that four employees have completed an award in their horticulture apprenticeships. The local authority runs the apprenticeship scheme internally, giving the young adults the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications. The four apprentices joined the local authority in 2018. They have gained a level […]
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Live debate with council chiefs
People will be able to put their questions to two senior Dudley Council figures in a special screened debate. The leader and deputy leader of Dudley Council will be answering questions from the public in a live broadcast on Facebook on September 9. Councillor Patrick Harley and Councillor David Vickers […]
Dark fibre sees the light of day in Dudley
Dudley is set to benefit from an investment in ultrafast connectivity. A project to roll out an ultrafast full fibre network to speed up the delivery of council services has been announced following an innovative partnership between the local authority and Virgin Media Business. A project to roll out an […]
Shoppers, drinkers and diners urged to avoid unsafe businesses
Shoppers and pub goers are being urged to vote with their feet and avoid businesses not following Covid-19 guidance. Pubs that aren’t taking contact details and shops where people don’t wear masks should be avoided, Sandwell Council has warned. And Sandwell businesses are being urged to take action to follow […]
Bank Holiday opening hours at borough leisure centres
Dudley Leisure Centre and Crystal Leisure Centre in Stourbridge will close earlier than normal on Bank Holiday Monday. At Crystal, the last gym session on August 31 will be 3pm to 4.30pm. The last pool session will be 4pm to 5pm, and the final badminton and table tennis sessions from […]
Temporary cycle lane set to be installed in Smethwick
A temporary cycle lane is set to be installed in Smethwick to improve links for cyclists between the town centre and local stations. Sandwell Council will install the lane by the end of the month (August) between Smethwick Galton Bridge and Rolfe Street stations. It will link with National Cycle […]
ROLLS-ROYCE BESPOKE COLLECTIVE REVEAL ILLUMINATED FASCIA
Illuminated nameplate and star cluster revealed as first Bespoke feature for new Ghost Developed over two years and more than 10,000 collective hours Reflects minimalist Post Opulent philosophy that informed new Ghost design Announced ahead of new Ghost digital reveal on September 1 at 13:00 BST #rollsroyceghost The Home of […]
£2.2m programme to inspire young people to set up businesses
The innovation network, KTN, in partnership with Innovate UK and The Prince’s Trust has launched the #IdeasMeanBusiness initiative, aimed at helping 18-30 year olds transform their diverse ideas into successful businesses. Research from Innovate UK, the government’s leading investor in research and development, showed that half of young people in […]
Dudley Trail 2020
Dudley Trail, in association with The Lee, Shaw Partnership, is in its 40th year. Help us celebrate this ruby anniversary by joining one of two walks across Dudley borough and discover new places. Dudley Trail is in its 40th year and we are celebrating this ruby anniversary with just two […]
Dudley Council offers back to school support
As children across Dudley borough prepare to return to school next month, Dudley Council is offering a free webinar for parents and carers. The free online session, which takes place on today from 11 to 11.40am, offers help and information to those who are caring for children who may have […]