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Dudley borough will move into Tier 3 when the country comes out of national lockdown on
December 2

Dudley borough has very high COVID-19 infection rates and has now been placed in Tier 3. People are being asked to continue playing their part and strictly adhering to the restrictions. Together we can reduce infection rates and ensure our borough moves into a lower tier as swiftly as possible.

Play your part - protect Dudley borough

Tier 3 restrictions include: 

🔸 People must not meet socially indoors or in most outdoor places with anybody they do not live with or is not in their support bubble. This includes in any private garden or at most outdoor venues

🔸 Hospitality settings, such as bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants must remain closed but they are permitted to continue sales by takeaway or delivery

🔸 Indoor entertainment, tourist venues, indoor attractions and entertainment venues must close

🔸 People must not socialise in a group of more than six in permitted public spaces, such as parks and countryside accessible to the public, a public garden, grounds of a heritage site or castle, or a sports facility

🔸 Leisure and sports facilities may continue to stay open, but group exercise classes should not go ahead. Saunas and steam rooms should close

Find out more ➡️ www.dudley.gov.uk/coronavirus

High temperature, new continuous cough, loss or change of smell or taste? Isolate immediately and book a test.

It’s easy to get a coronavirus test. Local test sites are open in Dudley borough
7 days a week, by appointment only. 

STAY SAFE AT WORK 

COVID-19 doesn't take a break. Please ensure you maintain social distancing, clean all touchpoints, wash your hands and don't share food, drink and utensils. 

➡️ Safer travel guidance 

HANDS FACE SPACE

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The NHS COVID-19 app helps to protect your loved ones.

You can check your symptoms and keep track of how long you need to self-isolate for. 

📲 Download the app 
🔒 Learn all about how we protect your privacy 

👪 Winter grant set to help families

Families struggling to put food on the table this Christmas are being assured that they will not be forgotten following a pledge from the leader of Dudley Council.

Sign up to the council’s snow watch bulletins for all the latest information on how we keep the roads moving and your council services during inclement weather.

People can also keep up to date at www.dudley.gov.uk/weatherwatch

Support &
advice

We have a variety of support available and advice to help you keep safe and well during the coronavirus pandemic.

Find financial support during this uncertain time. 

Let’s recycle this Christmas

Residents will recieve details of this year’s Christmas waste and recycling collections through their letterboxes

Very Light Rail (VLR) update

New pictures show the first sections of track as part of the pioneering Very Light Rail (VLR) development.

Beware of rogue traders

Dudley Council’s scams unit is warning residents to be aware of rogue traders who might be trying to cash in on energy saving grants.

Parenting
workshops

We know the pandemic has been a stressful time for everyone – especially parents, so we are offering FREE two-hour workshops for Dudley parents and carers of children aged up to 16 years. 

Dog fouling
order

A consultation is underway to determine whether dogs should continue to be excluded from children’s play areas.

Saltwells
Warden's Base

The much-awaited new Warden’s Base arrived at Saltwells National Nature Reserve yesterday and its construction captured by time lapse photography.

Online winter health advice

A series of online information and networking sessions are running for older people and anyone who supports them as Dudley borough prepares for winter.