Dudley children's services 'inadequate'
A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.
A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.
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A derelict and contaminated former industrial site in Dudley is set for a dramatic transformation into 160 new homes, breathing new life into what was once considered an eyesore in the Black Country.
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Dudley North MP Marco Longhi demands urgent action after constituent suffers through winter without heating or hot water while council failures continue.
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