Dudley MBC

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.


National Youth Theatre reaffirms commitment to Brierley Hill

The National Youth Theatre has confirmed that it will continue to work in Brierley Hill, its first regional centre, following pilot projects over the last three years.  Speaking at a meeting of Brierley Hill Town Centre Partnership Alexa Cruickshank, general manager of the National Youth Theatre said:  “Brierley Hill was the first regional centre for • Read More »


Brierley Hill’s new health and social care centre scoops partnership award

Please note: this is NOT an NHS website.  Please do NOT leave personal information in the comments section.  Partners behind Brierley Hill’s new health and social care centre scooped their fourth award in December when Dudley Future Skills awarded it the “Partnership of the Year” accolade at an awards ceremony at the Savoy Centre, Netherton. • Read More »


Festival of Light 2010: Date Fixed

Over 17000 (seventeen thousand) people attended this year’s festival of Water and Light at the Waterfront.  Organisers, Dudley MBC, have now fixed the date for next years event: 3rd October 2010.  The key theme will be “Pop Groups Over The Decades”.




Creatives Network 25/09: Town Centre Funding Available

The government has announced a grant of £52,000 to Dudley Council to try and open up empty premises in High Streets.  Rupert Dugdale’s presentation covered the background and context of the initiative and, although early days, set out Dudley’s approach to the scheme and asked for suggestions and comments on how the funding could be • Read More »


Creatives Network 25/09: Cultural Strategy Consultation

Duncan Lowndes is coordinating the revision of Dudley Borough’s Cultural Strategy.  This is a key strategic document which will help determine where organisations choose to direct their resources.  Duncan commented that the existing strategy is very council centric and he hoped that the revised document will be much more inclusive and include sections on the • Read More »