I wish to record my thanks to the electors of Rowley for returning me as their local councillor at the local elections on May 3 2007.

My Conservative opponent never revealed that he lived at Claverley, Shropshire, and I do believe that local people need local representatives.

As over the past 11 years I will be pleased to represent all the residents in Rowley.

Cllr Barbara Price, Blackheath ward