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
New analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed Britain’s nine water companies made a total £2.8bn in combined operating profits last year.
As budget and council tax setting gets underway at Wiltshire Council today, new statistics show that pay has been squeezed as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.
The shift to a greener economy is becoming ever more important in today's world and Mayor Dave Hodgson is making sure that Bedford Borough Council places itself to ensure the local economy embraces this shift. The Economic Growth team will ensure that businesses are aware of green initiatives and funding opportunities, support them to achieve their low carbon goals, encourage businesses in the sustainability sector to invest in Bedford Borough and ensure skills are acquired by local residents to access employment opportunities in this sector.
Leading Cabinet members are calling for proper accommodation for Afghan families who were evacuated from Kabul ahead of the Taliban seizing control, as recent reports reveal the government is spending £4.7m a day housing them in hotels across the country.
The Wiltshire bin collectors' union has announced the date of the first strike action which could hit the more than 250,000 homes across the county - February 28.
Earlier in the year, Bedford Borough Council enlisted the support of The Bedford College Group and ten of their Level Three engineering students to repair the floor chimes that are located on Harpur Street in Bedford Town Centre.