Dudley MP Raises Alarm Over Rising Crime Impacting Town Centre Traders Thursday, March 12, 2026 dudley crime antisocial safety traders shoplifting police community highstreets westmidlands Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has spoken out amid growing concerns over safety in the town centre, where traders and shoppers face increasing threats from crime and antisocial behaviour. Ms Kumar recently participated in a roundtable … Read More
Dudley Council Leader Pursues Permanent Waste Disposal Solution Amid MP Criticism Wednesday, March 11, 2026 dudley waste recycling council tip anchorlane popup mp coseley services Dudley Council is actively seeking a permanent household waste disposal facility for the northern part of the borough. While temporary pop-up tips have been established and funded, the council’s leader, Cllr Patrick Harley, … Read More
Planners Approve New Homes Despite Flooding Concerns Over Dudley Canal Embankment Monday, March 9, 2026 dudley netherton housing development flooding canal embarkment planning regeneration trust Dudley Council has granted approval for 68 new homes in Netherton, moving forward with plans despite the Canal and River Trust’s warnings about potential flood risks linked to the nearby Dudley Canal embankment. The proposed … Read More
Robbery and Threats: Daily Struggles for Traders in Dudley’s Troubled Town Centre Sunday, March 8, 2026 dudley crime shoplifting traders theft antisocial security charity retail threats In Dudley’s town centre, business owners are battling a tide of crime and antisocial behaviour that has become part of daily life. From blocked toilets caused by discarded stolen goods and changed clothes, to crooks brazenly … Read More
Yobs and robbers drive shoppers away as Dudley town centre struggles with crime wave Saturday, March 7, 2026 crime dudley shoplifting antisocial police safety youth theft community council Traders in Dudley, West Midlands, are raising alarm over escalating crime that is keeping shoppers away and harming local businesses. Despite the recent opening of a new West Midlands Police headquarters nearby at Castlegate, … Read More
Dudley Council Moves to Support Struggling Pubs with New Measures Saturday, March 7, 2026 dudley pubs hospitality support council taxation planning community health legislation Dudley borough is taking decisive steps to support its local pubs, as councillors have approved a plan aimed at helping these vital community venues survive tough economic times. On March 2, the full council voted in favour … Read More