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Martyn DudleyLDR

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Senior reporter covering the Dudley area in the West Midlands for the Local Democracy Reporting Service

Joined November 2023
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They will have to be on their best behaviour #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
See which authority is asking members to sign a new good behaviour pledge

See which authority is asking members to sign a new good behaviour pledge

Complaints on the rise leads standards chief to put forward a new good behaviour pledge for politicians

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Hotter summers look on the cards so councillors are set to debate new ideas #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Smoking ban in public parks in latest bid to cut the risk of wild fires

Smoking ban in public parks in latest bid to cut the risk of wild fires

Wild fires are a wake up call for climate change is the sentiment behind plan to ban smoking in public places

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These are big decisions #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Hard talk in the corridors of power ahead as budget talks get going

Hard talk in the corridors of power ahead as budget talks get going

Plenty of hard bargaining ahead for political leaders as wrangling gets underway to deliver a legal budget

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They are getting more for being on the council #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Councillors get 3.3 percent pay rise after 'reluctant' agreement by unions

Councillors get 3.3 percent pay rise after 'reluctant' agreement by unions

Public sector pay rise means the same increase for councillors who will be on nearly £13k before any extras for other roles

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The government's new parking code may be the right treatment for this problem #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Parking pain must be cured at hospital MP says as question put in Commons

Parking pain must be cured at hospital MP says as question put in Commons

Westminster politicians say hospital accused of dishing out unfair parking charge notices must take action

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They want this medic to pay the price for helping a child #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
'What if it was your child' asks nurse fighting parking charge while on a call

'What if it was your child' asks nurse fighting parking charge while on a call

Community nurse hit with court order was trapped in a lift while heading to a flat to treat an acutely sick baby

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It could rival some of the biggest borough events #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Glastonbury style event could be what country park needs committee told

Glastonbury style event could be what country park needs committee told

Calls for historic midlands stately home and park to be used for a major music festival

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It is sure to be a lively debate #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
'We don't want it' say campaigners after complaints about attraction in park

'We don't want it' say campaigners after complaints about attraction in park

Attraction which drew complaints about noise and litter in popular park prompts debate on how it impacted the community

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More changes in the chamber #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Reform has a 'fresh approach' according to their latest councillor

Reform has a 'fresh approach' according to their latest councillor

Concerns about immigration and Reform's 'fresh approach' prompt former Labour councillor to play political musical chairs

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The officer wasn't impressed #Reporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Plans for new flats are 'prison-like' says heritage officer in scathing report

Plans for new flats are 'prison-like' says heritage officer in scathing report

Heritage officer dismissed design for new block a 'dull rectangular box' with 'gobbed on' balconies

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The party says it has tightened up vetting #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Reform chief says there are 'no excuses' for racist and sexist remarks

Reform chief says there are 'no excuses' for racist and sexist remarks

Racist and sexist remarks from Reform UK councillors and candidates branded 'disgusting' by party chief

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The controversial seats are off to a new home #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Pigeons and yobs eventually cause removal of 'eyesore' market seating

Pigeons and yobs eventually cause removal of 'eyesore' market seating

Failed plan for eating area cost taxpayers £150,000 as people dismiss it as a 'white elephant'

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It looks like the rise is locked in #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Tax hike already locked in no matter who is in charge Reform leader told

Tax hike already locked in no matter who is in charge Reform leader told

Reform eyeing taking control but have been told the maximum rise in tax has already been locked in by three year deal

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People want answers and the university gives its response #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
'How did this happen?' questions keep coming after medical school deal collapse

'How did this happen?' questions keep coming after medical school deal collapse

Opposition politicians call for more details saying regeneration projects are not being delivered

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The new regulations are coming and not everyone is happy #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Changes will cut backlogs says MP but opponents question green belt protection

Changes will cut backlogs says MP but opponents question green belt protection

New planning regulations will smooth the system says MP after Conservative complaints and call for a U-turn

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More details have come to light #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Failure to agree legal terms in time made university pull out of college deal

Failure to agree legal terms in time made university pull out of college deal

Council leader says university pulled out of deal to run health collage after failing to agree terms in time for deadline

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The university 'lost interest' #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
University 'lost interest' after government spent £26m on new medical college

University 'lost interest' after government spent £26m on new medical college

Hunt is on for tenant to take on bespoke medical college after deal to lease building to university collapsed

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They have homes in Dudley borough #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Social housing landlord downgraded by watchdog after serious weaknesses found

Social housing landlord downgraded by watchdog after serious weaknesses found

Watchdog downgraded landlord after finding serious weaknesses in finances and governance and threatens more action if improvements not made

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Is sorry enough after the problems people are facing? #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Apology from hospital where even a priest giving last rites got a parking ticket

Apology from hospital where even a priest giving last rites got a parking ticket

Service from parking enforcement company not good enough say hospital bosses after system caused 'frustration and distress'

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They are out campaigning for your votes #LDReporter birminghammail.co.uk/black-c…
Deadline closes for crunch election in hotly contested council ward

Deadline closes for crunch election in hotly contested council ward

Reform hope to hold the ward while a former Labour councillor is aiming to regain her seat after just months away

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