Liberal Democrats to continue constructive opposition in year ahead
Liberal Democrats confirm view that largest group should run the Council, willingness to take on responsibility of committee chairs and to work with all parties
27 May 2021
Councillor Andy Swain - Teign Valley (TDC)
14 Feb 2021
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Contact information
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Committee appointments
Term of Office
- 07/05/2019 - 13/05/2023
Andy's News
Election Success for local Liberal Democrats
Across Woking, Liberal Democrats had an amazing election result this May. We gained 3 seats on Woking Borough Council and 1 seat on Surrey County Council, from the Conservatives. Lance Spencer gained the Goldsworth East and Horsell Village County seat, defeating the Deputy Leader of the County Council in the process.
27 May 2021
Lib Dems Call for a Review of Salisbury’s Traffic and Travel Options
The Liberal Democrats launched a campaign demanding an end to the traffic chaos in Salisbury in August 2020. A petition called for Wiltshire Council to dust off the debate about a bypass and to consult on the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, whilst exploring opportunities to utilise Park and Ride sites. The Liberal Democrat local election campaign, which saw their numbers dramatically increase on Salisbury City Council and push the administration into No Overall Control, was centred on transport solutions for Salisbury.
27 May 2021
Appoint inquiry Covid inquiry Chair within days urges Liberal Democrats leader
Liberal Democrats Leader Ed Davey MP has written to the Prime Minister urging him to bring forward a public inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
27 May 2021
Education Secretary must scrap proposed cuts to arts funding say cross-party MPs and peers
Liberal Democrats Business spokesperson, Sarah Olney MP, has led a group of 51 MPs and Peers in calling for Gavin Williamson to issue new guidance to the Office for Students (OfS) and reconsider the proposed 50% cuts to the high-cost subject funding of arts subjects.
27 May 2021
Watch - Vital Public Health Messages as Surge Testing Continues
People who live, work or study in the areas of Cauldwell, Kingsbrook, Queens Park and Wixams are being strongly encouraged to take a Coronavirus PCR test this week.
27 May 2021