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6 days ago | 
blackcountryradio.co.uk | Martyn Smith
The uncertainty is causing concern for people fearing it will be closed for redevelopment, which has led to calls for drastic action. Sedgley councillor Shaun Keasey said: “It seems ridiculous to me that a purpose-built facility – ultimately funded by taxpayers – could be at risk of closure after just 25 years. “We are a large metropolitan council, and we need to use that strength to protect Ladies Walk Health Centre and Library.
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1 week ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Martyn Smith
Dudley MP joins the fight to ensure Sedgley health centre and library remain at current location amid fears building could be closed when lease runs out. The future of healthcare in Sedgley is unclear as pressure mounts on Dudley Council to take decisive action. The lease for the purpose-built Ladies Walk Health Centre and Library expires in March 2026 and no deal has been done to secure it's continued use.
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1 week ago | 
halesowennews.co.uk | Martyn Smith
Cllr Steve Edwards from the Dudley Independent Group. Picture Cllr Steve Edwards free for LDRS use A Dudley councillor claims democracy is ‘dead’ following a decision to block a debate on school holiday fines. Cllr Steve Edwards hit out after Mayor Cllr Hilary Bills rejected his notice of motion calling on the council to take a number of actions to help parents take children on holiday in term time without facing the prospect of a fine.
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1 week ago | 
expressandstar.com | Martyn Smith
The plan, for a site on Avenue Road, proposed building in three blocks, one for four one-bedroom apartments, another for four houses with a planned occupation of four, five and seven people. A further one bedroom house and parking for ten vehicles was also proposed.
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1 week ago | 
expressandstar.com | Martyn Smith
Sonia Kumar was answering comments from ex-Labour members of Dudley Council who quit to form a new independent group on the authority. Cllr Pete Lowe left Labour after more than four decades on March 13 saying he was wrong to believe the party was on the side of working people and those depending on the system to survive. Sonia Kumar said: “Labour is on the side of working people, there is so much brilliant work.
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1 week ago | 
expressandstar.com | Martyn Smith
Cllr Steve Edwards hit out after Mayor Cllr Hilary Bills rejected his notice of motion calling on the council to take a number of actions to help parents take children on holiday in term time without facing the prospect of a fine. The motion will not appear on the agenda at the next full council meeting after the mayor, who chairs the meetings, was advised by officers to reject it.
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1 week ago | 
halesowennews.co.uk | Martyn Smith
Dudley Council House. Picture: Martyn Smith/LDRS free for LDRS use More than nine in every 10 parents were offered their first choice of primary school for children in Dudley borough. Today (April 16) is the big day for youngsters when they find out which school they will be attending in September and 92 percent will be starting term at their parent’s first choice.
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1 week ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Martyn Smith
Dudley councillor slams decision to not allow a debate on helping parents take children out of school in term time for holidaysA Dudley councillor claims democracy is 'dead' following a decision to block a debate on school holiday fines. Cllr Steve Edwards hit out after Mayor Cllr Hilary Bills rejected his notice of motion calling on the council to take a number of actions to help parents take children on holiday in term time without facing the prospect of a fine.
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1 week ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Martyn Smith
Council planners find Coseley application for nine new homes waswas garden grabbing and contrivedDudley planners have rejected a plan for nine new homes in Coseley after branding the scheme 'garden grabbing'. The plan, for a site on Avenue Road, proposed building in three blocks, one for four one-bedroom apartments, another for four houses with a planned occupation of four, five and seven people. A further one bedroom house and parking for ten vehicles was also proposed.
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1 week ago | 
birminghammail.co.uk | Martyn Smith
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar says she is proud to be part of Sir Keir Starmer's government which has had difficult decisions to makeA Dudley MP insists Labour is on the side of working people despite blistering attacks from former party members. Sonia Kumar was answering comments from ex-Labour members of Dudley Council who quit to form a new independent group on the authority.
