Bill Bradley was born and bred in Kidderminster and, apart from time serving in the armed forces, he has always lived in Sutton Park.

He knows and understands the area and is a well-known figure.

Bill was educated locally, his children were educated locally and grandchildren continue to be educated locally. He clearly has an interest in local education and eagerly awaits the Wyre Forest Educational Review.

He firmly believes that local people should have a big say in the local schools structure.

Bill welcomes the Labour Government's Safety to School initiative and the extra Government money that has given Kidderminster more bobbies on the beat.

This, together with the success of the Anti-Social Behaviour Unit, means people now feel safer in their homes and on our streets.

Bill was dismayed at the council's decision to stop weekly wheelie bin collections, given that extra money was available to retain this important service.