I have had several people who drive through Hagley ask what option 1 means.

This is the recommended option Hagley Parish Council is promoting in support of a formal review of the Parish boundaries that separate Hagley from Clent Parish Council.

People are surprised when I tell them that people living in the area which has Western Road and Newfield Road as well as Pinewoods Avenue and parts of Worcester Road come under Clent Parish Council and have no representation from Hagley Parish Council although they will use the services and amenities in Hagley.

By changing the boundary in line with option 1 it will mean that everyone is represented by one parish council and will open up funding to support our strategic projects in Hagley.

We are supporting an overwhelming request from 90 per cent of residents who asked for the change.

Option 1 future proofs the long term future of these areas.

We know that land owners have submitted more large parts of current greenbelt in Hagley to the planners at Bromsgrove to be included in future district housing plans.

We want to make sure that we have a say when these ultimately come forward in future years.

Option 1 is the only realistic option that benefits everyone.

Steve Colella Hagley Parish council chairman /Bromsgrove District Councillor - Hagley ward