Cllr Mike Oborski
Liberal

6 Osborne Close, Kidderminster,
Worcs. DY10 3YY
Home 01562 823911
Fax 01562 861145,
Mobile 07973 281622
E-Mail: Mike Oborski
Wyre Forest Liberals online

Wyre Forest District Council

“We need a Council that cares and above all a Council that knows how to turn caring into action”.

Mike is passionate about community involvement and “the need to keep everyone fully informed, consulted and involved on local issues before decisions are taken”. For over 30 years he has edited the local Liberal FOCUS newsletter delivered at least once a month to every household in the Offmore and Comberton area.

Mike says that his current immediate priorities are:-

“More Police – on the beat – tackling crime, nuisance, vandalism and drug pushing. In this area ASBOs have really helped to cut down nuisance and harassment and made this a better place to live. We need to keep up the pressure. The new facilities at Borrington Park have given local youngsters somewhere to go and enjoy themselves and we need to develop and improve that facility for the whole community.”

“Action to tackle the poor state of local roads and pavements many of which are a total disgrace. The current level of funding is totally inadequate. There is already a £10 million backlog of necessary road works in Wyre Forest and with only £850,000 a year available for maintenance we are never going to catch up. This must be sorted!”

“Improved public transport. The present bus service is a joke and Kidderminster Railway Station is a disgrace. If we are ever going to encourage more people to use public transport then we have got to offer them first rate integrated public transport facilities in the first place!”

“The Wyre Forest Review of Schools imposed on us without proper consultation is a disaster waiting to come to fruition. The High Schools are not going to have viable Sixth Forms and there is going to be all sorts of mayhem and fury as the implications of imposed changes in Primary and High School catchment areas – denying many families their first choice schools – emerge. We have got to work to minimise the damage and put right the mess.”

“The next stage of the Kidderminster Town Centre Redevelopment must include a major Cinema for Kidderminster and provide an opportunity to also upgrade the whole Comberton Hill area as a major ‘gateway' into the town. In particular we must seize the opportunity to get rid of the dreadful underpass at the bottom of Comberton Hill and provide safe and decent pedestrian access into the town centre from this side of town.”

“A major review of match day parking. The obstruction caused by visiting fans has become a real nightmare for many local residents. We need to take a completely new look at the whole problem to see what can be done.”

“The need to clean up litter and dog mess across the District. The current state of the area is simply not acceptable.”

Mike Oborski served for two years as Leader of the Council and three terms of office as Chairman of the Council. He is a past Mayor of Kidderminster. At various times he has held most of the senior Committee Chairmanships on the Council.

He is currently joint Chairman of the key Cabinet Scrutiny Committee and is chairing a Scrutiny Exercise into the working of the Wyre Forest Highways Partnership. Mike is currently Leader of the eight strong Liberal Group on the Council. He rums the Liberal Group Weblog at www.wfl.motime.com

Mike is currently a Governor of Comberton Middle School and of Comberton, Offmore and Lea Street First Schools.

He is Chairman of the Offmore Comberton Action Group.

A teacher for 26 years Mike is Consul of the Republic of Poland for the West Midlands. He has been successively awarded the Gold, Knights and Officers Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. Mike is Chairman of the Wyre Forest Annual Polish Society.

Mike's interests include a wide range of music and Polish history. He is joint Chairman of the M/S Pilsudski Society (www.mspilsudski.info) dedicated to the famous pre-war Polish Ocean Liner.

Cllr Jill Fairbrother-Millis
Independent Health Concern

75 Brindley Street, Stourport on Severn,
Worcs. DY13 8JG
Home: 01299 827625
Mobile: 07981 435678
E-Mail: Jill Fairbrother-Millis
Health Concern in Wyre Forest online

Wyre Forest District Council

Living in Brindley Street, Stourport for the last 18 years, I have worked within both public and private companies, retiring as deputy principal careers officer with Wolverhampton Careers Service.

I believe that local politics is about what matters to local people, and in having an independent voice free from national party politics. Since 2002 I have served Stourport Lickhill Ward supporting Dr. Richard Taylor MP in his work for increased services at our hospital and currently to bring about a 24 hour doctor attendance, safe maternity provision, convenient cardiac services and a high standard of service and care in all our hospitals.

I see my role as working to make a difference for Lickhill Ward and Stourport. As a District Councillor, I have tirelessly promoted Stourport, speaking out on issues vital to the town such as good clean public toilets and relief of traffic congestion.

Regeneration of Stourport -
I have been involved from the outset with Stourport Forward and the British Waterways £1.7 million heritage lottery; the funding initiatives which will develop tourism and trade.

Youth -
More resources and facilities for the youth of Stourport.
Funding in place for ongoing activities at Stourport Youth Centre, a dance programme and mentoring project at Stourport High School and a multi-skilled sports activity pitch at Manor Farm Estate.

Crime and Disorder -
A founder Member of Community Action Newtown. This successful partnership scheme set up to combat vandalism whilst improving the area for all has resulted in a 40% reduction in crime rate in the area.

Education -
Governor of Stourport High School - seeks buildings fit for educational purposes.

Transport -
Campaigns for improved bus services for Stourport's residents (many are still isolated) and measures to ease the town's congestion.

Health -
Sees development of the Lucy Baldwin Site as crucial for older adult mental health services for Wyre Forest.

Carers -
Founder member of Stourport Carers, a successful group meeting monthly to share experiences, information, activities and outings.

Committee Membership at Wyre Forest District Council in 2005 -

Environment and Economic Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Panel
Commercial Services Policy and Scrutiny Panel
Planning Development Control

Membership of Outside Bodies – Citizens Advice Bureau

2005 – Elected as County Councillor for Stourport

Committee Membership currently –
Ethics and Standards Committee
Membership of Outside Bodies – Local Admissions Forum

Cllr Fran Oborski
Liberal

6 Osborne Close, Kidderminster,
Worcs. DY10 3YY
Home 01562 823911
Fax 01562 861145,
Mobile 07973 281552
E-Mail: Fran Oborski
Wyre Forest Liberals online

Wyre Forest District Council

Fran has represented the Offmore Comberton area of Wyre forest since the Council was formed in 1973 and now has the distinction of being the only member of Wyre Forest Council with continuous service since then. She is also County Councillor for the neighbouring St. Georges and St.Oswald's Division. Fran defines her priorities as "first rate services AND value for money".

"We need a Council that cares and above all a Council that knows how to turn caring into action".

Fran is passionate about community involvement and "the need to keep everyone fully informed, consulted and involved on local issues before decisions are taken". For over 30 years she has helped to edit the local Liberal FOCUS newsletter delivered at least once a month to every household in the Offmore and Comberton area.

Fran's current immediate priorities are:-

"More Police - on the beat - tackling crime, nuisance, vandalism and drug pushing. In this area ASBOs have really helped to cut down nuisance and harassment and made this a better place to live. We need to keep up the pressure. The new facilities at Borrington Park have given local youngsters somewhere to go and enjoy themselves and we need to develop and improve that facility for the whole community."

"Action to tackle the poor state of local roads and pavements many of which are a total disgrace. The current level of funding is totally inadequate. There is already a £10 million backlog of necessary road works in Wyre Forest and with only £850,000 a year available for maintenance we are never going to catch up. This must be sorted!"

"Improved public transport. The present bus service is a joke and Kidderminster Railway Station is a disgrace. If we are ever going to encourage more people to use public transport then we have got to offer them first rate integrated public transport facilities in the first place! As Vice Chair of the local Bus Quality Partnership I am determined to get improvements.

"The Wyre Forest Review of Schools imposed on us without proper consultation is a disaster waiting to come to fruition. The High Schools are not going to have viable Sixth Forms and there is going to be all sorts of mayhem and fury as the implications of imposed changes in Primary and High School catchment areas - denying many families their first choice schools - emerge. We have got to work to minimise the damage and put right the mess."

"The next stage of the Kidderminster Town Centre Redevelopment must include a major Cinema for Kidderminster and provide an opportunity to also upgrade the whole Comberton Hill area as a major 'gateway' into the town. In particular we must seize the opportunity to get rid of the dreadful underpass at the bottom of Comberton Hill and provide safe and decent pedestrian access into the town centre from this side of town."

"A major review of match day parking. The obstruction caused by visiting fans has become a real nightmare for many local residents. We need to take a completely new look at the whole problem to see what can be done."

"The need to clean up litter and dog mess across the District. The current state of the area is simply not acceptable."

Fran is a past Mayor of Kidderminster. She has specialised in Planning and Housing as a Councillor and currently Chairs the Environment and Economic Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Panel. As a Council representative on the Community Housing Group she now Chairs Wyre Forest Community Housing Ltd.

Fran is currently a Governor of Comberton Middle School and of Comberton, Offmore and First Schools; King Charles 1st High School, St. Ambrose Primary and is Chair of Governors at Stourminster Special schoool.

She is a member of the Offmore Comberton Action Group.

Fran is an Education Adviser with Birmingham City Council. She was awarded the Gold Cross, of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland.