I AM appealing directly to the electors of Franche.

I was instrumental in defeating the incinerator.

As chairman of county's planning committee I voted to throw the incinerator out at the town hall meeting.

I lost my county seat because of the "Taylor effect" and can fight no more from inside county.

But I can continue to fight for the hospital from inside Wyre Forest District Council, as I always have.

I serve on the hospital task group and met Professor Darzi to argue for more hospital services.

I don't think it's good enough to be elected on a single issue, as some candidates are seeking.

The hospital is not closing, Labour is saving the NHS, and the Tories plan to introduce private health insurance.

Why do Health Concern serve with Tories in the Wyre Forest District Council administration?

Their budget is a disaster - pay more, get less, lose services.