The Mahoe Building in Tower Street is to be demolished to create a new car park.

If the planning permission is granted, work will start with removal of the derelict former banqueting suite and continue with feasibility and design works towards a funding package to build the car park. The plans supplement the continuing programme of investment and regeneration in Dudley.

Councillor Khurshid Ahmed, cabinet member for planning and economic development, said: 
“We are always looking for ways to improve the parking for businesses and visitors in the town centre, and Tower Street is an excellent opportunity to provide parking spaces in a central location to continue to develop the vitality of the town centre."

Council chiefs hope the demolition work can get underway in the summer.