Government
Dudley Council has its main offices in Dudley town (where the council house is located), along with additional offices in Stourbridge. The council is made up of 72 councillors representing 24 wards, and as of the latest election, the political make-up is as follows:
| Party | Councillors |
|
| Labour Party | 41 | |
| Conservative Party | 29 | |
| Green Party | 1 | |
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