My wife, Katey has been lobbying to get some work done to recreate the habitat necessary to maintain the wild flowers that were being out-competed on the Cherry Orchard Nature Reserve. So I’m really pleased to have just received an update from the council about the scrub clearance that will soon be happening. This land […]

Last night I chaired the Policy & Resources Committee meeting discussing the council’s response to the Government’s consultation on their proposed wide ranging changes to the planning system. I can’t remember reading such strongly-worded objections in a formal report written by council officers. It’s a long and very critical response – the full document can […]

Again due to Covid-19 reasons we met via zoom. It was a good natured and positive meeting, at the end of the meeting the Mayor even thanked everyone for the collaborative atmosphere. I am very pleased to see this consensus and the different political parties working together. Without wishing to blow my own trumpet too […]

Last night the three group leaders on the City Council joined together to pass the following motion: Thanks To All Key Workers and Volunteers On behalf of the people of Worcester, Council wishes to express its heartfelt thanks to all NHS staff, all other key workers, including city council staff, and all who volunteered, for […]

The Government wants to see hundreds of thousands of new homes built every year. It’s a laudable aim. Applying the laws of supply and demand – more houses on the market should in theory keep a downwards pressure on house prices. A big increase in house building should create thousands of high quality jobs and […]

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Over the last few weeks several residents have contacted us about their neighbours’ bonfires. It’s a tricky subject – a bit like people playing music too loud or letting a boundary hedge grow too tall – everyone has a different opinion on what is acceptable or reasonable. It’s an emotive subject, but probably better to […]

Yesterday I was on BBC local radio talking about how we need to build back better after Covid-19. You can listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08gk11m (3hrs:8min) or if reading is your thing please see transcript below. Louis Stephen on BBC Hereford and Worcester 25/06/2020 Toni McDonald – What do you make of the protests happening today? Do […]

Please see the latest Battenhall News which is being exclusively delivered online due to Covid-19 Battenhall News – June 2020

As part of my councillor responsibilities I am the Health & Safety champion for the council. H&S is responsibility of everyone and ultimate responsibility lies with the Managing Director. My role as H&S Champion is to keep an eye on the culture within the organisation and to make sure sufficient resources are being deployed. Health […]