With gains in Oxley, Penn, Wednesfield North and Wednesfield South, it’s clear that Wolverhampton’s people are ready for a new approach to running our city.

Soon we’ll have interviews with each of the councillors representing these wards, to see what they plan to do for their area.

During a visit to Wolverhampton Victim Support he emphasised the need for crime prevention and early intervention to turn people away from crime. He also cited treatment as the solution to the country’s drug problem and stated his belief that it’s just as important to target white collar crime as any other.

Referring to low crime detection rates, David mentioned that criminals no longer fear being caught.

Moving on from Victim Support, David met a variety of people on the city’s streets, as well as Conservative candidates standing in May’s local elections.

Our five-point plan for a better city

A cleaner, greener, safer city

We will invest more money in street cleaning, road maintenance, recycling and neighbourhood wardens.

Wolverhampton: a city of enterprise and jobs

We aim to build a highly skilled workforce and attract large, high-tech employers back to our City.

Protecting older people and those in need of care

We will reinvest in Social Services facilities for the elderly and people living with disabilities.

A city of good housing

We will invest more on getting private empty property back onto the market, and more on bringing council housing up to modern standards.

An end to inflation-busting Council Tax and Rent rises

Better management of public finances for council tax payers and tenants.