Residents of Raven Court feel pigeon nets are useless. Droppings get into homes despite the pricey council services. Pigeon Nets Fail: Droppings Invade Homes Despite Council Efforts Dudley Council says they try hard on birds. Residents think pigeon nets are a waste. Raven Court folks in Brierley Hill are upset. Nets cost £325 and don’t…
Report finds Dudley Council struggled to fill a key audit role for five years, impacting team performance. Dudley Council Audit Post Unfilled Over Five Years Says Report Dudley Council’s audit team faces issues. The team isn’t meeting goals, and a recent report shows resource shortages. Key positions also remain unfilled. The council tried to hire…
Dudley Council denies formal complaints about a phone mast in Wollescote, despite claims of resident safety concerns. Council Disputes Complaint Claims About Wollescote Phone Mast Issue A phone mast is causing trouble in Wollescote. People worry about pollution and safety. The mast is on Wollescote Road Cricket Pitch. A generator powers it constantly. Dudley Council…
Dudley Council’s finance chief could leave after a key budget vote, raising concerns about leadership stability. Dudley Finance Chief May Depart Days After Crucial Budget Vote Dudley Council might see changes soon. Their finance chief officer may leave. Brendan Arnold is the interim finance officer, and he could leave at February’s end. The section 151…
Bains, former director, banned from food businesses after rat infestation forced closure of Burger N Grill. Takeaway Boss Gets Suspended Sentence After Rat Infestation A takeaway’s ex-boss received a suspended sentence. Rat problems forced Burger ‘N’ Grill to close twice, within six months. The court learned conditions risked consumer health. Bains, the former director, is…
Council must pay costs after losing appeal for battery facility on green belt land. Climate benefits cited. Dudley Council to Pay Costs After Climate Project Decision Overturned A new battery facility got approved. It will be on green belt land in Halesowen. This happened after an appeal. The Planning Inspectorate made the decision. Dudley Council…
Dudley Council clarifies that Himley Hall is not for sale despite needing to save £42 million over four years. Himley Hall Not for Sale Despite Dudley Council Savings Search Dudley Council says Himley Hall is not for sale. They need to save a lot of money, with the council targeting £42 million in yearly savings…
Dudley Council eyes a £120k youth lifestyle survey. It aims to gather data on kids health and behavior via questionnaires. Midland Council Considers £120k Kid Lifestyle Survey Investment Dudley Council might spend £120,000 on a youth survey. It will check kids’ lifestyles and actions. Mayada Abuaffan approved this, she’s the public health director, and the…