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Dear Broadwaters Voter,

I am pleased to offer myself as your Independent Kidderminster Hospital and Health Concern candidate for, together, we should ensure that party politica do not get in the way of the real needs of Broadwaters.

Married with two children I have lived in Kidderminster for 22 years and worked at the hospital from 1983 until taking redundancy in 2001. Currently, a Nursing Auxiliary at the hospital via The Staff Bank, Community & Mental Health Trust, I've been an active Hospital Campaigner from 1997: in 'the shop', lobbying Parliament and working to get Dr. Richard Taylor elected.

I now have time and the opportunity to help Ken Stokes' work in Broadwaters, representing voters' needs and wishes while contributing to:-

• Improved emergency services in line with Dr. Taylor's campaign
• Monitoring difficulties experienced in using the new hospital
• The major Horsefair Redevelopment Project and additional 'partnership' skateboarding facilities
• Broadwaters' Mill refurbishment with extra focus for youngsters
• Evaluating the traffic modifications on the Wolverhampton Road while pressing for a new 'Pelican' crossing
• Helping with social housing queries
• Any other ward matters that electors wish to discuss with me

My trade union background and service on a Tenants' Consultative Committee encourages me to offer my services to you as a truly 'Independent' candidate at this election.

INDEPENDENT
KIDDERMINSTER HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CONCERN

Wyre Forest MP, Dr. Richard Taylor, says:
"We have brought democracy back to where it belongs; with the people. Health Concern shows decision makers they must take into account the needs, wishes and requirements of voters. With other groups, we have governed the District Council effectively and straightened-out local spending despite added Government burdens and a £2 Million shortfall in grants. We are currently seeking cost effective ways of maintaining leisure, museum and play area services."

HEALTH - The Hosiptal
The District Council Task Force closely monitors the hospital situation while Health Concern Councillors Gordon, Martin, Glass, Paterson, & Shellie co-ordinated a FIVE hospital lobby of Parliament on 25th March. Strong letters were delivered to Messrs. Blair and Milburn pressing for improved emergency services. Recent research by the Royal College of Physicians and the latest reports by Prof. Darzi confirm the case we constantly make.

HEALTH - The Incinerator
As promised, Health Concern has backed SKI with personal funds and gave well argued written and spoken submissions to the Government's inspector, emphasising why the burner should not be allowed on Stourport Road or anywhere near populated areas like ours. We shall continue to be vigilant.

EDUCATION
We are working for a fairer distribution of Government funds to our children's schools and in Wyre Forest's coming school's review - 3 tier or 2 tier ? - we will call for real consultation and for the full facts to be available to everyone involved."

VOTE HEALTH CONCERN

Putting more into local government and real power
back in the hands of the people for commonsense decisions

Supported by people who care