Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
The Safer Streets project in the Midland Road area has seen a major upgrade to the CCTV system, home safety equipment and advice offered to residents, and home visits carried out by Bedford Borough Council, Bedfordshire Police, Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue and other local organisations, as part of this Home Office funded project.
Last night South Lakes MP Tim Farron voted against the Government's controversial Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
Surrey County Council unanimously agreed a motion from the Lib Dems today which would see the Council look at holding meetings remotely after lockdown has finished.
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron said that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on jobs and businesses in South Lakeland's visitor economy, should lead to the area being prioritised for the Government's Levelling Up Fund.
A new National Audit Office report has found that the Department for Education's response to the pandemic could have been done better and more quickly.
The right to peaceful assembly and protest is a fundamental human right. It has always been a crucial part of our democratic society.