Black Country news and blogs Thursday 16 January 2014
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Agency spend for Schools and pupil referral units 
FOI request: Dudley MBC 16 Jan 14
Response by Dudley Council to Amanda Walker on 16 January 2014.
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Need resident parking permitts, 16th January
FixMyStreet: Dudley 16 Jan 14
Becouse hospital being close and parking charges residents get lot problem on the streets around ,staff and patients parking outside .
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History talks continue at borough libraries
Dudley News 16 Jan 14
PEOPLE can learn more about the coal mining in days gone by and old fashioned Black Country humour in Dudley Council’s continuing series of history talks at borough libraries.
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Community forums from the comfort of your own home
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 16 Jan 14
People will be able to raise issues affecting their areas without having to leave the house with the latest Dudley Council online community forum.
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Agency spend for Schools and pupil referral units
FOI request: Dudley MBC 16 Jan 14
Request sent to Dudley Council by Amanda Walker on 16 January 2014.
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Award for community integration
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 15 Jan 14
Staff at Dudley Council are celebrating after winning an award for community integration.
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Award for call centre
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 15 Jan 14
Dudley Council’s repairs contact centre has received national recognition as an example of good practice.
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Don’t lose your voice on adult social care
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 15 Jan 14
Dudley Council is reminding local people to help shape the future of adult social care.
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Dudley Council receives £1.7 million to create new school places
Dudley News 15 Jan 14
SCHOOLS in Dudley will benefit from £1.7 million to ensure there are enough places for pupils.
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Planning
FOI request: Dudley MBC 15 Jan 14
Response by Dudley Council to Sian on 15 January 2014.
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Planning
FOI request: Dudley MBC 14 Jan 14
Response by Dudley Council to Sian on 14 January 2014.
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Aggressive tenant faces eviction for racially aggravated behaviour
24dash 14 Jan 14
A social housing tenant is to be evicted for her persistent abuse, threats of violence and racially aggravated behaviour.
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Nominate community stalwarts at borough libraries
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 14 Jan 14
Now here’s a novel idea to celebrate Dudley borough community heroes – ballot boxes have been placed in libraries as part of the Mayor’s Civic Awards.
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The Turners follow son’s lead and join UKIP
Dudley News 13 Jan 14
HALESOWEN councillors Ken Turner and Hazel Turner have joined UKIP – handing the party two seats on Dudley Council.
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Criteria for Social Media Access by Staff
FOI request: Dudley MBC 13 Jan 14
Response by Dudley Council to Andy Mabbett on 13 January 2014.
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Criteria for Social Media Access by Staff
FOI request: Dudley MBC 11 Jan 14
Follow up sent to Dudley Council by Andy Mabbett on 11 January 2014.
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Horses at Buckpoole narure reserve
FOI request: Dudley MBC 10 Jan 14
Response by Dudley Council to H.
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Horses at Buckpoole nature reserve
FOI request: Dudley MBC 10 Jan 14
Response by Dudley Council to H.
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Restorative justice panels
Dudley Council YouTube channel 9 Jan 14
Restorative justice panels Restorative processes bring those harmed by crime or conflict, and those responsible for the harm, into communication, enabling everyone affected by a partic…
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Teachers use of mobile phones at Tenterfields school
FOI request: Dudley MBC 8 Jan 14
Response by Dudley Council to Neil Tucker on 8 January 2014.
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Dudley Council receives customer service excellence award
Dudley News 8 Jan 14
DUDLEY Council staff have been recognised for their excellent customer service for a sixth year running.
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Dudley Council receives customer service excellence award
Halesowen News 8 Jan 14
DUDLEY Council staff have been recognised for their excellent customer service for the sixth year running.
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Local offer
FOI request: Dudley MBC 8 Jan 14
Response by Dudley Council to Mark Harwood on 8 January 2014.
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Still time to have your say on Dudley Council’s budget consultation
Dudley News 7 Jan 14
BOROUGH residents have until the end of the month to tell Dudley Council which services they most value as part of the authority’s Big Question budget consultation.
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Still time to have your say on Dudley Council’s budget consultation
Halesowen News 7 Jan 14
Halesowen and Cradley residents have until the end of the month to tell cash-strapped Dudley Council which services they most value before decisions are made on where the axe will fall.
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Ex Tory heads for UKIP
Halesowen News 7 Jan 14
AN ex Tory councillor from Halesowen, who became the latest to quit the party last month, has joined UKIP and is hoping to stand in this year’s Dudley Council elections.
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Did you get a ring for Christmas?
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 7 Jan 14
Registrars at Dudley’s Priory Hall register office are advising anyone who got engaged over Christmas to beat the rush and book their wedding.
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House swapping event for council tenants
Dudley News 7 Jan 14
DUDLEY Council tenants are invited to an inter-borough house swapping event in Halesowen on Thursday.
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House swapping event for council tenants
Halesowen News 7 Jan 14
DUDLEY Council tenants are invited to an inter-borough house swapping event in Halesowen on Thursday.
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Teachers use of mobile phones at Tenterfields school
FOI request: Dudley MBC 3 Jan 14
Response by Dudley Council to Neil Tucker on 3 January 2014.
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Council Tax Summons
FOI request: Dudley MBC 2 Jan 14
Response by Dudley Council to Neil Tucker on 2 January 2014.
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Dudley Council extends consultation on £2.3m cuts to children’s services
Birmingham Mail 2 Jan 14
The authority has already received more than 700 responses from locals to its range of plans, unveiled on November 12…
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Teachers use of mobile phones at Tenterfields school
FOI request: Dudley MBC 2 Jan 14
Request sent to Dudley Council by Neil Tucker on 2 January 2014.
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Council Tax Summons
FOI request: Dudley MBC 1 Jan 14
Follow up sent to Dudley Council by Neil Tucker on 1 January 2014.
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Refurbshing Dudley
FOI request: Dudley MBC 30 Dec 13
Response by Dudley Council to Jack Rubery on 30 December 2013.
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Shared Services
FOI request: Dudley MBC 30 Dec 13
Request sent to Dudley Council by Simon Wright on 30 December 2013.
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Still time to sign up for Dudley Council’s Merry Fitness leisure centres offer
Dudley News 28 Dec 13
BOROUGH residents can still take up Dudley Council’s Merry Fitness leisure centres promotion.
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Still time to sign up for Dudley Council’s Merry Fitness leisure centres offer
Halesowen News 28 Dec 13
BOROUGH residents can still take up Dudley Council’s Merry Fitness leisure centres promotion.
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Dudley council chief cops double from “in a mess” Tories and “barmy” UKIP
Stourbridge News 24 Dec 13
DUDLEY’S political leaders got wrapped up in a Christmas cracker of a row sparked by a Facebook news report.
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Local offer
FOI request: Dudley MBC 23 Dec 13
Response by Dudley Council to Mark Harwood on 23 December 2013.
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Commissioning for adults and Children's Services
FOI request: Dudley MBC 23 Dec 13
Response by Dudley Council to Giffard Cohen on 23 December 2013.
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Respite care and families in crisis
FOI request: Dudley MBC 20 Dec 13
Response by Dudley Council to Glyn Gaskarth on 20 December 2013.
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Woof justice in Dudley as trio of sniffer dogs track down illegal snouts
Halesowen News 19 Dec 13
A CANINE crime busting trio have been lauded by Dudley Council and the police after helping seize more than 6,100 illegal cigarettes and more than 2kg of illicit tobacco across the borough.
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Dudley Council responds to Dudley Toy Appeal
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 19 Dec 13
Staff at Dudley Council have risen to the challenge of providing presents to under-privileged children, by collecting and donating a record number of gifts for the annual Operation Santa Toy Appeal.
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Sniffer dogs find 6,000 packets of cigarettes and tobacco
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 19 Dec 13
Ozzie, a three-year old sniffer dog used by Dudley Council’s Trading Standards team, has helped to find more than 6,100 illegal cigarettes and more than 2kg of illicit tobacco.
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The Drifters Optimum Tour 2014
Dudley Council YouTube channel 19 Dec 13
The Drifters Optimum Tour 2014 The most spectacular show to date as we present The Optimum Tour, featuring the current line up Pierre Herelle, Michael Williams, Ryan King and Carlton Powell.
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Dudley Council King Street plan aims to put business on the road to recovery
Dudley News 18 Dec 13
DUDLEY town centre could be on the road to smoother traffic flow with a plan to open King Street.
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Christmas reminder for bin collections
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 17 Dec 13
People are being reminded that there will be changes to waste and recycling collections during the Christmas period.
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Wrap up for Christmas with Sycamore friends
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 17 Dec 13
Friends of Sycamore Adventure and staff will be on hand to wrap up gifts for shoppers next week.
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Business opportunity for wedding suppliers
Dudley News: Council noticeboard 17 Dec 13
The last few places are available for wedding suppliers at a hugely popular Black Country wedding venue open day.