Nigel has worked in industry and commercial banking, where he specialised in computing design applications.

When not campaigning in local politics he is a member of St Bartholomew's Church choir. Nigel enjoys relaxing in his garden or watching Stourport Rugby Club.

He says: "I believe it is a disgrace that Kidderm-inster Hospital has been downgraded. The people of Wyre Forest deserve better and I will keep up the fight to bring the services back.

"I am against the incinerator but strongly in favour of recycling. We need to look at a more environmentally friendly waste policy.

On policing: "The West Mercia Police force do the best they can but they need more officers and more resources."

On education: "I will campaign to see that Worcestershire gets a fair deal for education. It is wrong that at the moment Worcestershire pupils get £200 per pupil less than the rest of the country."