Economic Development Team, Dudley Council
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Dudley
Dudley is the historic capital of the Black Country, a region located in the heart of the West Midlands, in the centre of the UK.
Dudley - A location to invest in...
Dudley Borough continues to demonstrate a strong and credible track record in delivering its ambitious £1 billion regeneration programme.
With a clear commitment to enabling sustainable economic growth, Dudley is rapidly emerging as one of the UK’s most compelling locations for strategic investment.
As major transport and connectivity enhancements come to fruition, now is the ideal moment to explore the significant opportunities that Dudley has to offer.
Our new asset prospectus demonstrates our commitment to working more transparently and proactively with suppliers, investors and developers to bring forward opportunity, accelerate regeneration and support enterprise across the borough.
Explore current opportunities in Dudley
Helpful information and links
Key documents for Dudley Borough:
Identifies key locations for investment and the measures needed to unlock it
Statutory land-based plan including site allocations and local planning policies
Statutory land-based plan including site allocations and local planning policies
Local economic growth, job creation, improving skills
5 x commitments to improve social housing
Increase cultural activity and vibrancy in high streets and neighbourhoods
Regional strategy for economic growth
New regional overarching planning strategy
Why Dudley?
Dudley is the historic capital of the Black Country in the midst of an exciting new chapter in its history with multi-million pound business, transport and retail developments which are set to define a generation. We are regenerating Dudley borough.
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Located in the heart of the West Midlands, in the centre of the UK, close to the M5 and M6, just eight miles from Birmingham City Centre and within easy reach of Birmingham International Airport. Dudley and the Black Country have a long history of providing world-class manufacturing and engineering and this still remains a vital and central part of the economy.
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The borough is already home to manufacturing, engineering, technological, retail, digital and creative companies.
Businesses choose Dudley borough to be connected, resourced and to grow.
