I have launched a public petition with regard to MHDC adoption of allowance increases.

The intended initial target number of signatures on the petition is 750, this would trigger a debate at Full Council;whilst this is my initial target, however, I will keep going until MHDC elections in May 2015 regardless of any rethink, voters need to be reminded what happens when absolute power corrupts decisions.

Petition wording:

"Ideclare my objection and opposition to the newly adopted allowances at MHDC and call upon Councillors to(1)rethink the decision (2) publicly declare that if the decision is not reversed, Councillors will donate their allowance increase to named charities."

Martin Lawrence, Malvern Town Councillor and concerned Malvern resident

Email: martinlawrence4chase@gmail.com