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Local Democracy Reporter

Local Democracy Reporter covering Dudley

August 15, 2024

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

July 17, 2024

'I don’t feel like I’m getting help': Why Dudley parents turning to social media for support

July 13, 2024

Free parking in Dudley at risk as council bids to stave off financial crisis

New block of flats approved on site of current house of multiple occupancy

Property|Jul 13

July 12, 2024

Extra cash for councillors slammed as a ‘slap in the face’

July 11, 2024

Plans for day nursery and new home thrown out

Halesowen|Jul 11

July 10, 2024

No answers yet on failed leisure centre deal

'Very little improvement has been made': Dudley council managers slammed in damning report

'We couldn't believe the council forced entry into our club without telling us,'' claim Dudley pensioners

July 7, 2024

'Being someone you can trust won the votes for me' - new Dudley Labour MP Sonia Kumar on winning the General Election 2024

General Election 2024|Jul 7

New Stourbridge MP is the Cat who got the cream

Stourbridge|Jul 7

July 3, 2024

Stourbridge and Halesowen – what you need to know about voting in the general election

July 2, 2024

Election issues aired in Dudley as campaign draws to a close

General Election 2024|Jul 2

July 1, 2024

'Disabled people and carers are being forgotten in election debate'

June 29, 2024

Disused travel agent's shop to be converted after change of use plan approved

Business|Jun 29

June 27, 2024

Charges for dementia and disability services hiked by nearly 14 per cent

June 26, 2024

New gym on former slaughterhouse site given go-ahead by planners

Business|Jun 26

June 24, 2024

Children’s home plan for Dudley is rejected following objections - here's why

June 16, 2024

I asked locals at a Dudley pub for their biggest election issues and got a variety of replies

June 15, 2024

Council's reason given for refusing new house behind home 'makes no sense'

Halesowen|Jun 15

June 6, 2024

New Dudley restaurant approved despite anti-social behaviour worries

June 5, 2024

More people than ever struggling to cope with debt in Dudley

Cost of living|Jun 5

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