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Dudley social workers lied and ignored emails councillors were told during an emotional session of a watchdog committee meeting.

Members of Dudley Council's Social Care and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee heard a hard-hitting account from a member of the public speaking on behalf of families on the estate where he lives.

Kevin Cherrington, chairman of Wollaston Farm Tenants and Residents Association (TRA), also wanted answers on why social workers were not obliged to remain at the authority after completing their training.

At the meeting, on December 3, Mr Cherrington said: "I have been lied to, I have been told they are not at work.

"I have emailed them giving specific information and had an email back where they have not even read it; they just sent back 'Im sorry I can't

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