Local Headlines from Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Council leader to meet asylum hotel protestors

Dudley Council’s leader is set to meet with anti-asylum hotel campaigners after hearing their concerns during a demonstration.
Councillor ‘does not give a toss’ if cash runs out

A Dudley councillor declared she ‘would not give a toss’ if the council was down to its last pound as long as children were cared for.
New special school nearing completion

As pupils return to school from their summer break, a state-of-the-art special school in Pensnett is preparing to welcome students this winter.
Council welcomes new directors

Dudley Council has announced five more permanent appointments to its senior leadership team.