Maintaining parks and public spaces and
tackling crime and antisocial behaviour come out top of the list of concerns
of residents in Rainbow Hill ward, according to the feedback from a survey
carried out by Worcester Green Party.
The survey was carried out in the summer, and feedback given
this month, with local people replying to a questionnaire delivered by Green
Party members, asking them to list the areas of most concern to them. Litter
came third on locals' list of concerns, with dog mess next and then
recycling.
Traffic was a concern, too. Among residents'
comments were "speed controls are urgently needed on Brickfields
Road" and "the speed of the traffic is one of my main
concerns - I've seen a few cars at 50 or 60mph". Worcester Green Party
has promised to put the issues to the Council.
Rainbow Hill Green Party candidate Ruth Stafford has
been out around the ward checking on fly tipping and speeding cars, in
response to locals' concerns. She commented:"Of the many people
who responded to our survey, 93% said maintaining parks and public spaces
was a priority, with 92% saying crime and anti-social behaviour in the area
is a major issue."
Miss Stafford continued:" In
their personal comments, it is clear that many
residents are worried about excessive speeding on local roads, a concern
that I share myself. I will be putting these issues to the Council, and will
report back on their reply."
The Green Party are the fastest growing party in
Rainbow Hill. In the County Council elections in 2005, they scored 17.5% of
the vote, and in the City Council elections the following year they
increased their vote to 31%, beating the Conservatives and coming second. As
well as lobbying the Council, they are planning local events for the new
year.
Said Ruth Stafford:"We plan to hold
screenings of films at the Rainbow Hill centre in the near future, and will
be advertising dates shortly. We are grateful to all those residents
who took part in our survey. It is clear from all the responses that green
issues are
extremely important to local people, and Worcester Green Party will continue
to campaign on these concerns."