Dudley Council

There are no local elections in Dudley borough this May but we are reminding our residents that they can register to vote at anytime. All our elections information, including how to register online, is on our webpages. So if you're in the borough why not take a look and pass on to colleagues, friends and neighbours. https://lnkd.in/eFGE4Vqh

We are pleased to be partnering with Think Ahead, working to grow our own mental health social workers and further develop a thriving mental health workforce at Dudley Council.

💖 Our Adult Social Care team is helping unpaid carers in Dudley borough with a new 24/7 online support service. Launched in March, the Bridgit service brings together all the resources carers need in a simple, easy-to-use platform. It also connects carers with in-person support services, as well as advice on managing their wellbeing, work-life balance, and the cost of living. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAr3y8T8

Our Adult Social Care team continued their fantastic outreach work last Friday (11 April) at Merry Hill as part of the Living Well, Feeling Safe Partnership's community information event.   Events like this help us to raise awareness of the support available for vulnerable older people in Dudley borough.   The team offers advice on how to feel healthier, beat feelings of loneliness, and make improvements around the home. More information on the service can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eCiYyWdV Emma Matthews, Balvinder Kaur H., Cllr. andrea Goddard

📸 Free 20-minute filming and photography sessions are available for businesses in Dudley town centre on Wednesday 16 April. Businesses will receive a copy of the footage following the session, which can be used on your website or social media. It will also be featured on the Shop Dudley website and social media channels. The sessions with Rewind Creative will run from 9am to 5pm on the day and a limited number of places are available. Book your place 👉 https://zcal.co/i/xf_M9scy

Ticket sales for the annual Mayor’s Ball and Civic Awards in association with Jewson Partnership Solutions, will be ending on Sunday 13 April so don't delay! The event will be raising money for the Mayor's charity appeal (in aid of Diabetes UK, Friends of Dudley Performing Arts and Access in Dudley) and entertainment during the evening will include live music, DJ, raffle and auction. Prizes include a football signed by 1966 England World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst MBE and a pair of Club Wembley tickets to any concert or game of your choosing, including to the FA Cup Final!

I am so pleased to share that registration is now open for Solar Together here in the West Midlands. Dudley Council is supporting this initiative, which is designed to help homeowners and small-business owners save money on installing solar panels. From today people in the West Midlands can take advantage of the scheme by registering for information, with no obligation. Solar Together is also calling on experienced solar PV installers in and around the West Midlands area to join the scheme. MCS certified solar PV installer operating in the West Midlands area can sign up. If that's YOU please get onto their site and share your details. You can read more at my media release here: https://lnkd.in/eUQ_iV9q

The "I Can Dudley" programme is making great strides in improving local job access and addressing recruitment challenges across Dudley Council and Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Funded by the Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund until March 2025, this initiative has fostered community engagement and workforce development. Since January 2024, the programme has placed 30 participants in paid work experience, with 23 placed in clinical support roles at Dudley NHS Trust. Over 90 people have also attended the "Into Employment" course run by the Adult Community Learning team. A special event on Wednesday 5 March celebrated these achievements, with certificates presented by the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Lee. This programme is a fantastic example of collaboration and the positive impact of local workforce development!

🚀 The Innovate Dudley Expo is here! We're looking forward to welcoming you to BCIMO in Dudley for a busy day of innovation, inspiration and insights. #InnovateDudleyExpo #InnovateDudley

⏳ The final countdown has begun! Sign up for the Innovate Dudley Expo on Tuesday 11 March and learn how to boost innovation in your business, whether that's developing new products or embracing new technology. Book your free place here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTBYjWzu