Category: Dudley MBC

Brierley Hill LIFT schemes wins new award

Brierley Hill’s new Health and Social Care Centre has won another prestigious national award for the quality of its design. The LIFT national awards aim to encourage high quality health service buildings and the presentations  were made in London last Thursday, 8th July. Dudley Infracare LIFT took the ‘Design’ award for its Brierley Hill development.  The [...]

Monday July 12th, 2010 in Dudley Infracare LIFT Ltd, Dudley MBC, Health Centre (LIFT) | No Comments »

Brierley Hill Design Guidance put on hold

Plans to draw up design guidance for new developments in Brierley Hill has been put on hold to late summer.  The delay will enable the council to focus on its efforts on the Joint Core Strategy examination in public.  The Joint Core Strategy is an important planning and regeneration document which sets out how the [...]

Monday June 28th, 2010 in Consultations, Dudley MBC, Planning | No Comments »

Ponies 2010: See them all together on Saturday, 3rd July, Himley Park

There will be a first chance to see all of the 30 ponies together in their paddock, this Saturday, 3rd July 2010 at Dudley Performing Arts, Summer Festival on Saturday 3 July,  at Himley Park.  The ponies will then be placed in locations around Brierley Hill over this summer as part of a walking and exploring trail. Entry to Himley [...]

Monday June 28th, 2010 in Dudley MBC, Dudley Performing Arts, Event, Pony Trail 2010 | No Comments »

Urban Design in Brierley Hill Town Centre: event and consultation

How should buildings in the new Brierley Hill look?  How can design influence the ‘feel’ and viability of a town centre?  Can crime be designed out? Brierley Hill Civic Society will be having a presentation from Dudley Council on these matters on Monday 19th July at 5.30pm at St Michael’s, Brierley Hill.  If you are [...]

Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 in Consultations, Dudley MBC, High Street, Merry Hill Centre, Town Centre Partnership | No Comments »

Brierley Hill Conservation Area – management proposals

For those wishing to see the proposals for the Brierley Hill town conservation area then plase click this link: http://www.dudley.gov.uk/environment–planning/planning/historic-environment/conservation-areas/brierley-hill-high-street-conservation-area The management proposals are in part B of the link

Wednesday June 23rd, 2010 in Dudley MBC, High Street, Strategies | No Comments »

Planners reassure Brierley Hill stakeholders on jobs plan

Moves by the new coalition government to axe Regional Spatial Strategies will NOT stop plans to bring major new building projects for Brierley Hill according to Dudley Council’s Senior Planning Policy Officer Annette Roberts. Proposals to increase the size of the Merry Hill Centre, create over 2000 new homes and bring offices and 10,000 jobs [...]

Friday June 11th, 2010 in Dudley MBC, High Street, Merry Hill Centre, Planning, Town Centre Partnership | No Comments »

May day fun in Brierley Hill

Please come along and enjoy on Saturday 1st May in the Moor Centre between 11.00am – 3.00pm we are holding a May Day Celebration.  Tree Dressing for the children who will be able to dress the trees on the Moor Centre with a Pagan ritual at the end of the day. Maypole dancing,  Face Painting and Balloon [...]

Wednesday April 21st, 2010 in Dudley MBC, Event | No Comments »

Community Forum open meeting discusses car parking and transport

Tuesday saw local residents being given their chance to have a say on parking issues in Brierley Hill town centre when the Community Forum’s open meeting met at Bank Street Methodist Church.  Those attending the meeting heard that the introduction of car park charging at Merry Hill was, for legal reasons, some time off.  But [...]

Wednesday February 10th, 2010 in Car Parking, Community Forum, Dudley MBC, High Street, Merry Hill Centre, Police | No Comments »

Stakeholders identify key issues for town

Around 20 traders, agents and stakeholders in Brierley Hill Town Centre had their chance to express their views on their town at a workshop in the town organised by Dudley Council. Key themes which were identified by the workshop included the need for improved transport and parking, better safety and more investment in the area.

Wednesday January 27th, 2010 in Dudley MBC, High Street | No Comments »

Tiger mask making and stories at Brierley Hill library – this weekend

To celebrate storytelling week come to the library to listen to fun stories and make you own Tiger Mask. This event is for children aged 3-8 years and will take place on Saturday 30th January at 2.30pm.  Get your FREE ticket from the counter downstairs. Meanwhile EVERY Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 – 11.30am there [...]

Wednesday January 27th, 2010 in Dudley MBC, Event | No Comments »