I previously represented Franche ward for 12 years and now ask voters for a further opportunity to be their Labour councillor.

The Labour Party has a manifesto for action and is not just a "single issue" group. Labour will put more police in Franche to stop the hooliganism.

Labour will keep our play areas open. The Health Concern- Conservative budget put up taxes and cut services. Wheelie bin collections will be halved and the Glades privatised. It's time to re-elect someone who understands council budgets and who serves the people with a first class councillor service.

I am not a negative politician, and I say it is not acceptable for candidates to be so negative towards our hospital.

£20 million of new Government money will go into Kidderminster Hospital this year. Services are increasing on site. 23,000 people attended the minor injuries department last year. Labour believes in the NHS.