Councillors to debate budget that proposes rises in council tax and rents, plus reductions in staffing and selling off council-owned assets

Dudley Council's leader says "unpopular" cuts will improve the authority's financial position.

Shaz Saleem, 38, denies two charges of sending threatening messages on an electronic device.

The £261m section of the Metro will run from Flood Street in Dudley to Merry Hill.

Steve Williams says he has seen a drop-off in custom since the roll-out of new council parking fees.

Construction of the second phase could begin in January 2025, councillors have been told.

Plans to sell the mayoral car are criticised by a councillor worried about the borough's status.

Businesses in Dudley say their livelihoods are at risk due to construction work and rising parking prices deterring visitors to the town.