THANK you to everyone who voted to re-elect me in Abbey Ward on May 2.

The Liberal Democrat Focus team and I received a warm reception and positive words of encouragement on the doorstep, which sustained us during the long and hard-fought campaign.

I promise we will never take your vote for granted and I will continue to work with you for the good of the local community and in the best interests of the town.

These are interesting times politically in Redditch. Trust the Liberal Democrats - we intend to breathe new life into local democracy.

Councillor Diane Thomas

Thornbury Lane

Church Hill