MY wife and I have lived on Spennells for 23 years with two daughters, and I served as a school governor when they attended Comberton Middle School.

The district council election gives us another opportunity to confirm our support for Dr Richard Taylor's Health Concern hospital services campaign, and having been a patient at Kidderminster Hospital before and after downgrading, I have experienced the difference.

I will fight tooth and nail to restore better emergency services.

In asking for people's support I would make a contribution by being available to them to consult while:

Seeking the return of emergency services.

Opposing the incinerator constantly.

Pressing for improvements in our environment.

Exploring cost-effective ways of running leisure facilities.

Pursuing fairer resources for education while defending our schools.

Exploring anti-vandal and crime strategies with area police.