CLAINES was, for quite a long time, a stronghold for the Liberal Democrats come election time before the Conservatives began a surge that culminated in the ward completely flipping to Tory. Conservative James Stanley, who won one of the three positions representing the city-edge ward by 237 votes in 2016, has passed on his chance to stand for re-election in Claines and instead will be fighting in Gorse Hill where is hoping to bag a place on both Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council at the expense of Labour. The interesting move means there is now a chance for a new face to represent Claines on the city council.
REFUSED: Artist’s impressions of the proposed care home in Northwick; Cllr Mel Allcott (right) A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build an 80-bed care home on the edge of the city has been refused in a victory for campaigners. Northwick Developments had its plan to build a two-storey £9 million care home off Northwick Road in Northwick near Worcester refused by Wychavon District Council who said the land needed protecting for the community. Delighted campaigners who rallied to save the cherished Donkey Field said the site had been saved for future generations and common sense had prevailed. A petition with more than 1,100 signatures and more than 160 objections were lodged with the district council before a decision was made.