NUNNERY is one of the Labour Party's most importance seats - a patch where it has managed to tear up the status quo and deliver an election blow to the Conservatives.

The seat is currently held by Councillor Pat Agar, who was elected to County Hall for the first time four years ago.

A former Mayor of Worcester and city councillor too, her stock has risen sufficiently in recent years.

Defeat for the party would be a torrid outcome, especially given the result it secured at the last county council elections here in 2013.

Back then Councillor Agar got 1,059 votes, beating Tory Keith Burton, who polled 634, turning Nunnery from blue to red.

But it was the run-up to that particular election that made headlines Conservative Party selectors will want to forget.

In November 2012 Councillor Lucy Hodgson, the sitting Tory in this seat, was de-selected - a shock move given her then-status as chair of Worcester Conservative Association.

It meant she had to find another county council seat to contest despite having a long track record in Worcester, including a stint as city mayor.

Cllr Hodgson went off and secured a candidacy in Malvern, where she won while Mr Burton - who had flirted between representing the Tories and being an 'independent' in the years prior to 2013 - lost.

But Labour now face a serious battle to keep this seat, not least because national polling factors may well come into play.

The Conservatives have never really gone away here, and in Chris Mitchell they have a well-known candidate ready to make a fist of it.

Cllr Mitchell is a former deputy leader of Worcester City Council, where he currently chairs the planning committee, and is second-in-command in the Conservative group.

There are six candidates in total here including Barbara Mitra, the wife of current Green county councillor Matt Jenkins and Carl Mason, from the right-wing faction group British Resistance.

UKIP and the Lib Dems are also contesting it, but expect a two-horse race, with everything to play for on the eventual winner.

Nunnery is a large, sprawling division and includes Spetchley Road, with parking issues one of the biggest concerns people have.

The council's HQ, Nunnery Wood High School and Worcester Sixth Form are all within the patch.

PAT AGAR (LABOUR)

During my 10 years as a local councillor, I have got to know many Nunnery residents personally and learned what matters to them.

Today, Tory cuts to services mean that there is less help for local people when they most need it.

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But there are successes too: the Medway Centre is getting a new play area; the Magic Club is a big hit with children and teens in Tolladine; Ronkswood Snack and Chat is popular with seniors and Chelmsford Court is a social hub – Sinatra Night was terrific! And the number 34 bus now runs on Sundays.

In future, I will fight for safer routes to schools, youth service funding, free pensioner travel before 9.30 am and pothole repairs within 48 hours of reporting.

JON BARRAS (UKIP)

I’m Jon Barras, father of two, husband and full time carer to my wife.

Until six years ago I was a, international trucker for 28 years.

After being an armchair critic of local political issues affecting people and friends, I decided it was time to try and give something back to my community.

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Presently I advise locals who have become carers.

My main commitment is to ensure public money is spent wisely, on local projects for local people, rather than vanity projects like the Ronkswood bus lane to nowhere.

That money would have been better spent on a multi-storey car park at the hospital to ease parking problems in the surrounding areas.

KAREN LAWRANCE (LIB DEM)

Born Karen Salisbury, I’ve loved the ‘Faithful City’ of Worcester all my life. A divorced mother raising one son, I care as deeply for families as those that live alternative lifestyles.

I was educated at Perdiswell Primary then Nunnery Wood, after leaving school I completed an Engineering apprenticeship.

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Whilst working I studied through the Open University. I now work for a UKAS Vehicle Test Laboratory combining my demanding role with being the quality auditor.

I enjoy folk dancing and cooking. I am a scout leader.

I wish to bring my fresh thinking energy to reducing congestion and vehicle usage.

Urge individuals to lead healthier lifestyles.

I would encourage all children, and adults, to maximise their education into employment opportunities.

CARL MASON (BRITISH RESISTANCE)

AUSTERITY, what Austerity?

The politicians can find billions of pounds for the EU, foreign aid and foreign wars, and to house refugees, yet services are cut to save money.

To help the British people the British Resistance will cut immigration drastically.

We will spend the wasted billions each year to build nuclear power stations using British designers, workers and suppliers.

This will give free electricity to every British home to stop fuel poverty in Britain.

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This will boost the British economy and defend it against certain parties who wish to destroy the British economy, this would be our first goal.

The billions given away each year would be spent here in Britain to raise Britain's living standards, quality of life, education and transport to the highest in the world.

Let's create a Britain where our people don't want to emigrate as life is better here.

CHRIS MITCHELL (CONSERVATIVE)

I live in the Nunnery Division and have a good feel for the issues in the area.

I am a local business man with 20 years military service.

I pride myself on being a straight talker and getting things done and I will fight for the best interest of the residents of Nunnery.

The three key issues residents have raised with me are, congestion, parking and litter.

To tackle these issues I intend to strive for 'Resident's Parking' where possible, parking restrictions in high risk areas such as around schools and the removal of the bus lane on Newtown Road.

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I shall also be challenging the county council to provide sufficient parking for their staff and have identified a potential solution for achieving this.

If you vote for me I will be available seven days a week, I always respond to emails and calls.

BARBARA MITRA (GREEN)

I have lived in Worcester for 18 years and work at the University of Worcester.

I believe in a caring, inclusive and democratic society that enables everyone to have fulfilling work, follow their interests, and interact with their local community.

Our democracy should be participatory and empowering for people to take an active and informed part in the decision-making processes that affect their lives.

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Having my own child with special needs (autistic, epilepsy and ADHD) means I understand the importance of supporting others to have rich and rewarding lives.

If elected, I will do all I can to be a voice for local people and local issues.

I believe the Green Party is the only party that has the policies to make our society fairer.