My family and I have lived on Spennells for 22 years, where our three children have grown up, progressing through local schools to worthwhile careers.

I have always been involved in the Spennells and Aggborough area - as a founder member of Spennells playgroup, and a member of Spennells, Comberton and finally, King Charles PTA.

I now have time available to make another contribution to our community as Aggborough and Spennells ward councillor.

Other priorities would be:

More parking in town.

Encouraging new business to the area.

A greater police presence with perhaps a sub-station sited within the ward to discourage crime.

The possible reorganisation of our schools.

Better care for our senior citizens.

And great leisure opportunities for our youngsters.

My main objective, however, would be to continue Dr Richard Taylor's campaign to improve services at Kidderminster Hospital.