TORY MP Sir Michael Spicer has sent a special message of congratulation to Conservatives who won control of MHDC at last Thursday's election He said; "I write to congratulate you very warmly indeed on the superb result of the elections to the Malvern Hills District Council. It is a testament to the hard work of you and your team over many months; it bodes well for the Parliamentary elections when they come and for Harriett Baldwin, who has worked so hard throughout the campaign.

"There is now a great responsibility on the Conservative-controlled council to provide the highest quality of administration within the resources given to it by central government."