Living in Stourport for 40 years, I have been privileged to serve as councillor for four years.

My responsibilities centre on strategies for dealing with crime and disorder in Stourport.

We now have more policemen on patrol and I want frequent use of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders to control well-known trouble-makers.

Through licensing, I aim to reduce under-age drinking and bring about "alcohol-free zones" in town.

More positively, I was pleased to help vote an extra £18,000-plus for Stourport council's work.

In asking for your support again I pledge to:

Aid Dr Taylor's campaign to maximise hospital services.

Safeguard the Civic Centre, Lickhill's community centre and the refurbished and enlarged riverside play area.

Seek to continue chairing the Wyre Forest Safety Partnership, liaising with the Primary Care Trust, police, fire, housing, probation, road safety and drug action and youth and Social Services.

Regenerate Stourport, developing its image and economic future.