Economic Development Team, Dudley Council
Call +44 (0)1384 812001 • dudley.businessfirst@dudley.gov.uk
Town
centres
Our town centres and high streets are at the heart of our communities. We are developing projects to help support your local town.

Dudley borough has four main town centres; Dudley, Brierley Hill (including Merry Hill Shopping Centre), Stourbridge and Halesowen. All have a local retail provision and mix of unique community uses. Find out about projects and support in your local town.
Business Improvement Districts
Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are business-led and business funded bodies established to improve places within a defined geographical area. They deliver improvement projects, actions and objectives identified within a business plan and voted for by local businesses.
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In Dudley borough there are two BIDs, Halesowen BID and Stourbridge BID. To find out more, the areas they cover, how it benefits you and/or how to get involved visit: Halesowen BID or Stourbridge BID.
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Council Services
Business Rates - for questions about your business rates.
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Licenses, Registrations and Permits - for information regarding business licensing, registration or permit questions.
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Commercial waste - for information and enquiries.
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Environmental Health - information and guidance.
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Current contract and tender opportunities - to find out about current tender and contract opportunities to do business with Dudley Council.

