Gornal Wood, Dudley, DY3 2NT

Gornal Wood is a village and electoral ward in the Dudley Metropolitan Borough, in the West Midlands of England. The area encompasses the three historic villages of Upper Gornal, Lower Gornal, and Gornal Wood, which together form the local community. Historically part of Staffordshire, Gornal became part of the West Midlands County when it was created in 1974. The village lies about 11 miles from Birmingham, giving residents access to a major city while maintaining a more rural, village atmosphere. As an electoral ward, Gornal Wood has its own local governance within the larger Dudley borough, and its identity is rooted in the historic villages that compose it. The locality offers a blend of local character and proximity to urban amenities, making it a distinctive place within the West Midlands.