Free football matches are set to kick off this season as part of a community push to increase participation in sport.
Fans can enjoy all Stourbridge Women’s FC home league fixtures at no cost throughout the next season, thanks to a partnership between the Mayor of Dudley and Stourbridge FC.
Councillor Pete Lowe, Mayor of Dudley, said: "During my Mayoral year I want to do all I can to promote our sporting heritage.
"The agreement by Stourbridge FC to allow free admission to the women’s home league games is a great initiative and I cannot thank them enough.
"Mayoral ambassadors and I will seek to attend regularly with our charity collection tins to raise money for those able to contribute.
"Watch this space over the coming months for further exciting initiatives to promote our wonderful Dudley borough."
The collaboration will also see the mayor and his ambassadors attend matches to help boost crowds and raise funds for local causes.
The mayor has visited Stourbridge FC to discuss the Floodlight Appeal, which is one of his chosen charities. They also talked about the Mayor’s commitment to championing local and women’s football and increasing participation in local sport.
The mayor’s civic year is themed around creating a “BOSTIN Dudley” celebrating pride, inclusion and community.
Other joint projects focusing on sport, health, and participation are expected to be announced in the months ahead.
Andy Pountney, chairman of Stourbridge FC, said: "It is great to meet the Mayor and to be named as one of his chosen charities as we celebrate our 150th anniversary year.
"We are proud to be working together to promote football in the borough, particularly the women’s game, and to welcome new supporters through this initiative."
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