Merry Hill tycoon Roy Richardson to get Freedom of Dudley
Black Country businessman and multi-millionaire Roy Richardson is set to be officially presented with the Freedom of the Dudley Borough this evening.
Dr Richardson is best known for developing the Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill along with his late twin brother Don.
He is also a member of the Dudley borough business champions group, which helps forge closer links with both Dudley Council and the business community to help boost the economy.
The 88-year-old will be presented with the freedom scroll by the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Alan Taylor, at a special dinner at Dudley Town Hall tonight.
In December, he was made Honoury Freeman of Sandwell.
Councillor Taylor said: “Roy Richardson has achieved spectacular success throughout his lifetime.
“Despite becoming a recognised face and name across the business world, he has always stayed close and true to his Dudley roots.
“He has been a champion for the borough, and the wider Black Country, across the globe.
“I’m delighted we can highlight the work Roy has done, and the many achievements he has made, in this way.
“He will join a long list of big names to receive the honour, including most recently world tennis star Jordanne Whiley and comedian Lenny Henry.”
