Welcome

The Premier Independent political party in Wyre Forest

The Wyre Forest area of north Worcestershire is the home of independent political thought - having been represented in Parliament for two terms (ten years) by the Independent M.P. Dr. Richard Taylor M.B.E.

Representing Wyre Forest people

The party has representatves at Worcestershire County and Wyre Forest District levels as well as Councillors on the Bewdley, Kidderminster and Stourport-on- Severn town councils.

Not just a ‘Single Issue’ party

As is reflected in it’s title, Independent Community and Health Concern is NOT just a ‘single issue’ grouping of independent representatives of the people; taking on-board all manner of local problems (and solving them) and local aspirations (and aiding in their delivery). It grew out of the projected closure of Kidderminster Hospital (to which so many had contributed with fund-raising). This prompted mass protest and street parades and, untimately, the rejection of the sitting Labour MP - a junior Minister. While I.C.H.C. remains fundamentally concerned with the provision of health facilities and the delivery of all that results in ‘good health’ it is associated with concern for all aspects of a healthy community - education for all ages, support for the disabled and the elderly, transport, arts and entertainment, nature and the environment.

To contact us_

Either e-mail us using talk2us or ring us on 01562 823581 (Answerphone service out of office hours)

Councils

Bewdley Town Council, created 1974, has 13 Town Councillors all of whom are elected for a term of four years. For voting purposes, Bewdley is divided into three Wards which are Bewdley West (4 Councillors) and Bewdley East (4 Councillors) on the west side of the river and Wribbenhall (5 Councillors) on the east side. The Town Council Elections last took place on 22nd May 2014. The next election is due to take place in 2019. Wednesday 1st August 2018 - 6.00pm Planning Committee Monday 6th August 2018 - 7.00pm Full Council Monday 20th August 2018 - 7.00pm Policy and Resources Committee Monday 3rd September 2018 - 7.00pm Full Council Wednesday 5th September 2018 6.00pm Planning Committee Monday 17th September 2018 - 7.00pm Community Development Committee August - No meetings Wednesday 5th September - Finance / Overview Tuesday 11th September - Planning Wednesday 12th - Council Tuesday 18th - Events Thursdeay 20th - Town Hall Tuesday 7th August 2018 - **CANCELLED** Tuesday 11th September 2018 - Tuesday 9th October 2018 - Tuesday 6th November 2018 - Tuesday 4th December 2018 -

Stourport-on-Severn

Dixon Sheppard   01299 826941 Councillor for Lickhill Ward Janice Sheppard   01299 826941 Councillor for Lickhill Ward Julie Bennett   01299 827773 Councillor for Central Ward Gill Smith   01299 878067 Councillor for Central Ward Nicky Martin   01299 871825 Councillor for North Ward Neil Thomas   01299 871895 Councillor for North Ward Sam Salter   01299 877382 Councillor for Stour and Wilden Ward

Kidderminster

Mary Rayner   01562 748564 Councillor for Broadwaters Peter Young  01562  750529 Councillor for Broadwaters

Bewdley

John Byng  01299 409414 Councillor for Wribbenhall Ward Linda Candlin  01299 409414 Councillor for Wribbenhall Ward Elizabeth Davies  01299 403053 Councillor for Wribbenhall Ward Calne Edgington-White     01299  400726 Councillor for Bewdley West Ward

Worcestershire

County

Mary Rayner    01562 748564 Councillor for Kidderminster - St Georges and St Oswald

Wyre Forest District

Mary Rayner   01562 748564 Councillor for Broadwaters Nicky Martin   01299 871825 Councillor for  Mitton

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JOIN Health Concern to be part of Health Concern …

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VOTE for one of our Candidates

If you are not going to be in Wyre Forest on polling day (at work or on holiday) or

are not physically able to go to a polling station to vote in person, you can still

vote. Even if you've moved house since the electoral register was drawn up and

have not yet joined the register at your new address, this is how to exercise your

democratic right.

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If you wish to appoint someone else (a proxy) to vote on your behalf _

DOWNLOAD THIS FORM

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If you wish to vote by post _

DOWNLOAD THIS FORM

Simply print the form out, complete the details and send it to _

The Local Electoral Registration Officer.

Finepoint Way,

Kidderminster, DY11 7WF

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Or you can telephone the Worcestershire Hub on

01562 73292

Be a SUPPORTER  …  … 

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ATTEND our monthly meetings and participate in our Social Events.

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Volunteer to deliver our Newsletters (Pulse) in your street, 

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Help with fund-raising,  

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Man the office phones and talk to people (we have machines to do the printing

and paper-folding).

 

Be a CANDIDATE  …  …

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VOLUNTEER to stand for election to represent your area and have the Health

Concern resources behind you

Ring for a ‘Call-Back’

01562 823581

Preparing for the Next Elections

Join Health Concern to become a member of the party. Membership details available from Gerald Wheeler, our Membership Secretary

Send us an e-mail

talk2us@ICHC.org.uk

National

Theresa May !! See what you’ve done !! Now Farage is threatening a ‘come-back’ … So “Brexit means Brexit” actually means “Brexit means Return” !! Boris bounds boldly back to Britain from his hols. in Italy, straight into a furore of flak from the Political Correct-niks, to find the press corps ensconced around his property .. and what does he do ?   Does he peer tentatively at them (possibly through his letter-box) ? Does he don a Balaclava or wrap a tea-towel around his head in the ‘Arafat’-style so beloved by the Leader (?) of Her Majesty’s Opposition ? Neigh ! (Even ‘thrice Neigh’) ! He walks out to talk to them, carrying a tray of mugs of tea, a carton of milk .. and biscuits. That’s the way to handle investigative journalists. “So cool, Boris !”  

Local

Nick Denton ?  Ever heard of

him ?

‘Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’ ?  Ever heard of them ? Well, together, our erstwhile ‘Traffic Comminioner’ and the ‘D.V.S.A.’ have just fined Diamond Buses (and who hasn’t heard of them !) £9,045 .. which may yet find it’s way back to the public via free or reduced fares. Customers on the ‘Route 3’ service - (Kiddi. to Arley Kings) - were “..poorly served” by an average 91.1% accuracy to timetable (guaged between 1 minute early to 5 minutes late). Guess you didn’t know that buses could be fined for being more than 1 minute early ?

International

How would you feel if “a disgruntled former employee” told the world that you were_ “a racist” … “a con-man” … “found it difficult to process complex information” … “were in mental decline” … “masquerading as someone open to engagement” .. “truly a racist” …  ?   So, after the publication of “Unhinged _ an Insider’s Account” by Omarosa Manigault Newman about her time working in the White House, you will probably appreciate just how President Donald Trump must be feeling !

Blog

Comments about what’s going on in political life …  … Please note that views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Health Concern or of it’s Councillors or members - so enjoy them - or ignore them (!) It’s your choice.

Kidderminster Arts Festival - 11th / 26th August

The KAF-theme this year is ‘Strength and Resilience’ with

entertainment focussing on three significant nationwide

celebrations happening during 2018. _

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The centenary of the end of the First World War

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100 years of women’s right to vote

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Circus250 –

a UK-wide celebration of 250 years of circus!

Link to events Something happening EVERY DAY JUST THINK HOW HELPFUL THAT CAN BE IN KEEPING THE KIDS AMUSED .. and they can LEARN SOMETHING at the same time as ENJOYING THEMSELVES !!!

In brief...

Country & Western Festival 18th / 19th August Riverside Meadows, Stourport Link  

Bands in the Park

19th & 26th August Brinton Park - 2:30 to 4:30 Link  

Miminka Theatre

26th August Kidderminster Town Hall - 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Book

Volunteer Fair

 

News

What’s On in Wyre Forest

Skittles Evening on Saturday 20th October at Stourport Bowling Club

A prompt start at 7pm or we won’t get through the game.  The facilities allow for a maximum of 40 people so it will be “first come ..  first served” basis. There will be a fish and chip supper served around 8.30pm. Then we will have the raffle and continue with the game.  The cost will be £13 per person - which includes supper and £2 of raffle tickets per person. We need 1 or 2 strong youngsters to put up the skittles and someone (tall) to do the board. Without these 3 people the game cannot be played - so if anyone has a grandchild (Yes, it’s a bit short notice for that one) who would be willing to do the skittles for us, we could give them a supper or pay them ? Please could we have some raffle prizes ? Could you all get your cheques to me, or cash, whichever you prefer, as soon as possible. Conatct details: 01562 850470 and my address is 16 Fairfield lane, Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcs  DY11 5QH.  My e.mail address is bobby.smith@uwclub.net

Contact

Health Concern

I.C.H.C. office Station Approach, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster. Worcs. DY10 1QX Tel: 01562 823581 Fax: 01562 77 00 11 e: talk2us@healthconcern.org.uk

How to find us

Directions

Google maps Our office is located on Comberton Hill, next to the Severn Valley and West Midlands railway stations. There are a number of Pay & Display car parks in the immediate vicinity. There is a bus service along the main road.

Hours of Business

Please ring to make a weekday appointment. 01562 823581

THANK YOU for visiting