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Councillors back plan for five new homes on Staffordshire green belt

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'Robins will be back playing in Dudley next year,' says council leader

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Town councillors call for restoration of community grant scheme

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Greens criticise ‘arrogant’ Labour following spat over Zionism policy

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'Defy Government over planning changes' says Reform group leader

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Tributes paid to ‘stalwart’ Walsall councillor following death

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Dudley councillor apologises for 'offensive' social media posts

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Pub boss demands apology over minister's 'not working people' comments

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Secret discussion on 'leadership' of council dramatically dropped

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Why Walsall Council chief executive didn't sign 'summons' to meeting

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Labour 'to stop working with Greens' due to 'Zionism is racism' policy

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Dudley Reform blasted over 'excuses' after agonising two-vote defeat

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Candidates by-election battle confirmed after councillor's resignation

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Update on plans to reduce flooding - but funding yet to be secured

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Dudley councillor calls for town centre manager to revive ailing town

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Flag injunction would have ‘chilling effect’ on rights, court told

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Another Walsall councillor quits Reform ahead of crunch meeting

Defection comes amid reports of tensions at top of council

Mark Andrews

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‘Funding pressures’ will impact ability to tackle flooding

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Region has ‘right ingredients’ to benefit from investment, says Mayor

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Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure Prime Minister Andy Burnham

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'Every party has leadership change': Interview with council's new boss

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Councillor hits out at 'disrespectful' colleagues over national anthem

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Political leaders' open letter calling for action over 'racist' posts

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Labour regain Dudley ward by just two votes

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Plus Mystery surrounds 'secret' report amid reported tensions at council

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Road safety review is 'putting lives at risk' says Black Country MP

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£26.3m cuts planned in Walsall next year - and rise in council tax

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Councillors set to sign promise to behave themselves after complaints

A meeting of the full council on November 2 will debate a members’ pledge setting standards of behaviour which all 72 councillors will be expected to abide by.

Martyn Smith

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Climate plan under spotlight as group urges people to attend debate

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Staffordshire to get new elected mayor under landmark devolution plans

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Tributes paid to former Mayor who ran two pubs after death aged 79

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'They leave you with nothing' - Wolves residents views on Budget 2026

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Chancellor is giving people breathing space, says West Bromwich MP

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'Pets and owners forgotten again’ - RSPCA's ‘disappointment’ in Budget

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Budget 2026: How Chancellor's speech could affect West Mids residents

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Tough decisions and hard bargains ahead in Dudley Council budget talks

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Sandwell Reform councillor handed reprieve over rule-breaking cafe

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Planning changes will be 'erosion of democracy', say councillors

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'People wonder who's in charge': Staffordshire Labour MPs blast Reform

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PCC calls for end to region being 'short changed' £43m annually

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'Too many young people moving away to find work'- MP warns

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Dudley councillors’ allowances rise in line with staff pay deal

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MP calls for action against councillor over race and gay slurs

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Former mayors call for powers on empty buildings in West Midlands city

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Councillor has ‘no confidence’ in finance after Reform net zero claims

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Mayor forced to break deadlock after Reform snub constitution update

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MP hits out at unfair hospital parking charges and demands meeting

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‘No excuses’ for delay answering parks complaints, council admits

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What should our bus services be called? Mayor asks public for ideas

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Reform declares 'housing emergency' over long council home wait

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Council’s leaders hail recovery despite forecast £88m black hole

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Walsall's busiest councillors since local elections revealed

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How much more money should UK commit to conflicts we cannot control? Roshan Doug

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Reform’s ’embarrassing’ Walsall Council dress code proposal rejected

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Major Birmingham library transformation project hit by delay

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Call for BBQ ban and fire-fighting planes after Stourbridge wildfire

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Residents and councillors clash with developer over solar farm access

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