We are approaching that time of year when it is time to set the budget and council tax levy. The Cabinet met on 6 th January and approved the draft budget for consultation. Full Council will debate and formally set the final budget at its meeting on 17 th February.

The Conservative Group on WFDC oppose the decision taken by the Leader of the Council who leads the Health Concern, Green, Independent and Labour Progressive Alliance in their inflation busting price increases.

The Chancellor announced in the Autumn Budget that Kidderminster will receive a further £17.9 million Levelling Up funding, in addition to the £20.5 million Future High Street funding announced in the New Year.

Just a quick update for all Spennells residents. As you will be aware, I have been relentlessly pursuing action on the surface dressing and the issues with the 'fatting up'.

As County Councillor Marcus Hart, regularly travels around his Division, to enable him to meet with residents when out and about, and to be able to act on concerns as he sees them.  Whilst out in Spennells this week, Marcus was concerned of the amount of litter on the Estate.

As the local County Councillor for Chaddesley, Marcus Hart, has liaised with Highways to install permanent safety barriers over Hockley Brook at Fox Lane, Chaddesley.

Marcus has been out and about in the Chaddesley and Drayton area inspecting a number of important highways issues over the last couple of days. Marcus is chasing the road surface repair issues needed outside Drayton Grove. The road has now been inspected and the worst potholes patched.

We are currently out delivering our first leaflet for 2021 on Spennells, now that restrictions are starting to lift and leafletting is now permitted.  Please do download a copy to read at your leisure.

Wyre Forest Conservatives, are delighted that Marcus Hart is seeking re-election for the County Division of Chaddesley in the forthcoming election on Thursday, 6th May 2021

Cllr. Marcus Hart, Conservative Group Leader on WFDC says, “In my 19 years on the Council I have never seen such a shambolic budget setting process.