Bringing Communities Together
The White House Glass Cone is moving one step closer to opening as a museum thanks to cash from National Lottery Heritage Fund to fit out the venue’s interior. The British Glass Foundation and Dudley Council worked together on the bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will see […]
Children and young people can get unlimited access to activities for just £7 for seven days at Halesowen Leisure Centre during February half term. The Dudley Council-run leisure centre is bringing back its popular special offer from 9am to 5pm each day. It includes access to its boombox inflatable aqua […]
With February half term just over a week away, Dudley leisure centre has lots planned to keep children busy and entertained. The Dudley Council-run leisure centre is offering an intensive swimming course from Monday 17 to Friday 21 February for children aged five and over. It includes five 30-minute lessons […]
There is no need to be bored this half term with free swimming, leisure centre sessions, crafts at museums, football, trampolining and much more. February half term has never been so arty thanks to a series of workshops and themed fun days at the Red House Glass Cone and Dudley Museum. […]
A Sandwell mental health champion has picked up a regional award. Samantha Chatwin, aged 31 and from Cradley Heath, has been awarded the West Midlands Thrive Black Country Individual Mental Health Star award. The Thrive Awards celebrate unsung heroes in mental health who make a difference to the lives of […]
Get behind the scenes of the emergency services at Beaulieu’s brand new Blue Light Day on Sunday April 26th and see fully kitted-out fire engines and ambulances, as well as the vehicles of the police, Coastguard, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and other vital services. Meet the crews who drive and ride in the fast response […]
An investment into grass roots sporting facilities across Dudley borough will spearhead creating the sporting stars of the future, council bosses said today. Dudley Council has unveiled plans to invest £40,000 a year in sports pitches and changing rooms. A major review of sporting facilities found many changing rooms and […]
Proposals to improve tree maintenance and plant more trees across the borough are set to be discussed at next week’s cabinet meeting. Dudley Council is looking to invest £100,000 in increased tree maintenance following requests from residents for more inspections and work on trees. The funding would also be used […]
Company bosses and voluntary groups are to be given the chance to talk to council chiefs on how money is spent on local authority services. The council has invited business organisations, groups representing local firms and the voluntary sector to a meeting of its Cabinet. The meeting will give representatives […]
People thinking of buying a puppy or kitten in Sandwell have been urged to be aware of new rules before buying a new pet. The council has issued advice in the run-up to new tougher national rules on the purchase of pets being introduced by the Government in April. The […]
