THE PITTER patter of tiny feet is making history in Worcester.
Worcester City Councillor Jessie Jagger and her husband Paul have announced the arrival of their daughter, Lili-Rose Jagger, born at 5.05 am on January 5 at Worcester Royal Hospital.
Lili-Rose was delivered via an unplanned C-section after a last-minute change in position during Coun Jagger’s labour.
Coun Jagger has become the first councillor and group leader in the council’s 200-year history to take maternity leave under its Parental Leave Policy for Councillors which was introduced in February 2023 under the joint leadership of Coun Marjory Bisset (Green) and Coun Lynn Denham (Labour).
Coun Jagger expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the incredible team of community midwives, maternity triage staff, operating theatre team, and post-natal ward staff who provided exceptional care throughout her pregnancy and delivery.
She said: “I feel absolutely privileged to live in a country with such excellent care at no cost at the point of use. While we often hear horror stories about the NHS, it’s so important to cheer and thank systems when they work well. The NHS should be praised and protected.”
Jessie will be taking a short maternity leave as she enjoys this special time with her new daughter and family.
