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
Ed Davey MP was elected leader of the Liberal Democrats. The result of the election in which all members had a vote was announced at 11:30 today. In his acceptance speach he praised Layla Morgan's passionate campaign and he sain, "Her energy has inspired many people and I look forward to her playing a big role in my team."
Ed Davey has today been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats. Ed Davey, the MP for Kingston and Surbiton, won the leadership election this morning, receiving 42,756 votes. In his acceptance speech he announced his plans to begin rebuilding the party to national relevance and launched a national listening project, stating that for the Party "it is time to start listening". Speaking at the declaration today, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said: "I'm determined our Party backs a Britain that works with other countries across the world for peace and prosperity. But it is my love of our party that makes me recognise that we have to change. "We have to wake up and smell the coffee. Nationally, our party has lost touch with too many voters. "Yes, we are powerful advocates locally. Our campaigners listen to local people, work hard for communities and deliver results. "But at the national level, we have to face the facts of three disappointing general election
The controversial and long running saga of the Trowbridge Town Park public toilets should be on its way to being resolved at next weeks town council meeting.
Stagecoach are making some alterations to the X5 route from this Sunday (30 August), we will be altering the X5 route.
The climate seems to be changing more and more under the influence of global heating. Some crops have done well, such as our red currants and gooseberries. Others seem less productive e.g. the potatoes.
The climate seems to be changing more and more under the influence of global heating. Some crops have done well, such as our red currants and gooseberries. Others seem less productive e.g. the potatoes.