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
Wiltshire Council has scooped two national awards for its innovative work to help young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities travel to work or education and gain general independence.
Conservative MPs voted last week to prevent Owen Paterson from being suspended despite abusing his position.
The Liberal Democrats have called for a "Sewage Tax" on water companies to prevent raw sewage polluting rivers and lakes. It would tax the profits of water companies in addition to the current 19% rate of corporation tax.
Liberal Democrats have welcomed the all-party support for their Council motion calling on the Government to help protect our Green Belt.
Commenting on the Empty Homes Update to the Housing Committee that shows the number of homes empty for over five years has decreased by 35% since 2014, Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson Councillor Dean Crofts said "This update is very encouraging. It shows that the programme has been a big success and as a council, we have brought wasted resources and space back into use. This means buildings that may have previously attracted anti-social behaviour are now being restored back into our communities for people to live in."
The Liberal Democrats have always opposed Warrington Borough Council's investment in Together Energy but did not support the Tory motion for a new detailed report on the involvement in the company.