The Mayor of Dudley, Councillor David Stanley, is supporting the annual Operation Santa appeal THE Mayor of Dudley is calling on people across the borough to donate gifts and toys to families in need this Christmas as part of the annual Operation Santa appeal. Councillor David Stanley is supporting the project - coordinated by Dudley Council for Voluntary Service (DVCS) in conjunction with Black Country Radio - which aims to ensure underprivileged youngsters across the borough are treated to a gift this festive season. Staff at Dudley Council have been collecting items for the appeal at various offices in the borough.