About Dudley Council
Dudley Council serves over 320,000 residents, employs just under 8,000 staff and manages a net general fund budget of 330 million. It is a predominantly urban local authority located in the West Midlands conurbation and is made up of four main townships.
​The council has strong political leadership and is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark. It has also aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, vulnerable and older people who need support.

Dudley Borough Vision 2030 - Forging a Future for All
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Forging a future for all is a shared vision for Dudley borough built around seven aspirations and developed with key partners and stakeholders.
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In 2030 we would like the Dudley borough to be…
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An affordable and attractive place to live with a green network of high-quality parks, waterways and nature reserves that are valued by local people and visitors
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A place where everybody has the education and skills they need, and where outstanding local schools, colleges and universities secure excellent results for their learners
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A place of healthy, resilient, safe communities with high aspirations and the ability to shape their own future
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Better connected with high quality and affordable transport, combining road, tram, rail, and new cycling and walking infrastructure
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Renowned as home to a host of innovative and prosperous businesses, operating in high quality locations with space to grow, sustainable energy supplies and investing in their workforce
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A place to visit and enjoy that drives opportunity, contributing to its ambitious future while celebrating its pioneering past
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Full of vibrant towns and neighbourhoods offering a new mix of leisure, faith, cultural, residential & shopping uses
Council Plan 2024-2025
Dudley Council is constantly striving to improve the way that we deliver our services to meet the needs of local people, and to ensure we can measure and demonstrate our achievements. The Council Plan 2024-2025 sets out Dudley's strategic direction for the year.
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​As part of our response to external reviews and audits, the council is focussing on a plan that is fit for the future. The council's one-year plan reflects our focus on becoming a financially sustainable organisation.
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The plan has five key priority areas, three inward-facing and two outward-facing:
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Financial sustainability, efficiency and providing best value
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Governance and control
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Leadership and culture
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Delivering for our customers, residents and communities
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Supporting businesses and the local economy
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These priorities are supported by additional narrative on the outcomes that the council aims to achieve including the need to improve its governance, decision-making, leadership and financial resilience whilst maintaining the delivery of core services to our residents and communities.
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The five key priorities will be measured and delivered through key performance indicators, objectives and projects aligned to the Fit for the Future programme.
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