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
12 months ago on the 18th July 2019, I won a stunning by-election for the Daventry District Council ward of Brixworth. We worked hard to replace one of our Tory councillors who had been 'missing in action' for the best part of six months, securing eventually over 50% of the vote and a 33% swing from the Conservatives. We still have another Tory councillor who most locals will tell you is continually missing in action.
On two occasions on Wednesday night South Gloucestershire’s Conservatives voted against paying key workers the Real Living Wage.
Welcome to our latest update, responding to developments since Friday 3 July, during which time our esteemed MP managed to lose a rigged election, and the Tories couldn't decide whether Pret was a shop or a restaurant.
In his role as 'defibrillator guardian' Councillor David Brown carries out a monthly check on the status of the devices at Lloyds Pharmacy and St Philip & St James in Larkhay Road.
Covid-19 and the Council Our councillors have been working harder than ever to assist Guildford's shops, museums and institutions facing financial strain during this Covid-crisis. Both Guildford and Surrey County councils have been meeting costs far bigger than the Conservative Government grants received so far, leading to shortfalls of £9.6 million in Guildford Borough and £20.6 million for Surrey County.
Seagull proof sacks are now available to households in Sandgate (mainly the High Street / Esplanade areas and roads off) who have "purple bag" refuse collections. Stop the purple bags being pecked apart and waste pulled everywhere by putting your bags in the sack on collection days.