Save Stourport's Independent Shops and Services

2.40.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Mon 31st Aug 2009

Wyre Forest District Council is neglecting Stourport's local businesses in favour of big chain stores.

If you elect her as a councillor for Lickhill ward, Clare Cassidy sees it as her duty to promote and protect the independent shops and businesses that give Stourport its character. "Stourport's Georgian appeal stretches further than the canal basins,." says Clare. "Extending the renovation project throughout the town centre and business tax discounts are just two options that could be considered with a little joined-up thinking.