I am honoured to stand again as the Conservative candidate for Franche.

I have lived in the ward for 19 years and believe that I am well acquainted with the problems that beset the area.

Health Concern now control the council and have demonstrated their inability to deal with the matters that affect our daily lives.

I believe the people of Wyre Forest deserve better. I am well aware of the serious anti-social problems the residents of Franche estate are experiencing and one of my priorities is more police back on our streets.

My other aims are to have the appalling graffiti and litter-laden streets cleaned up, ensure our schools get the much-needed financial help they desperately need and continue the fight for improved local health services.

I will get involved in the county council review of Wyre Forest schools.