We must have a public inquiry now - Ed Davey
Responding the Prime Minister's press conference as 100,000 people have been lost to COVID-19, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey MP said:
26 Jan 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
Opening of new testing sites announced in response to question from Lib Dem councillor
Following a question from Lib Dem County Councillor Angela Goodwin at today's Cabinet meeting, the Council confirmed it was opening several Covid19 testing centres across the county for essential workers who have no symptoms (asymptomatic).
26 Jan 2021
Funding to support youth groups
The £16.5 million Youth Covid-19 Support Fund is open to grassroots youth clubs, uniformed youth groups, and national youth and umbrella organisations, to help to mitigate the impact of lost income during the winter period due to the coronavirus pandemic, and ensure services providing vital support can remain open.
26 Jan 2021
Lib Dems PCC Candidate James Sandbach answers Tim Passmore
JAMES SANDBACH ANSWERS SUFFOLK PCC TIM PASSMORE
26 Jan 2021
Surrey PCC proposes a 5.54% Council Tax increase - and wants your opinion
Please take the short survey Cllr Paul Kennedy, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Surrey's Police and Crime Commissioner, is urging residents to respond to the latest proposal by incumbent David Munro for a 5.54% increase in the police element of council tax, and is calling for better value for money for taxpayers. The proposal corresponds to an annual increase of £10 for Band A households, £15 for Band D, and £30 for Band H properties, on top of any increases by Surrey's local councils. The increase is the maximum permitted without requiring a local referendum of Surrey residents. If implemented, the proposal will mean the police element of Surrey residents' council tax has increased by nearly 30% over the term of the current Police Commissioner, who was elected as a Conservative in 2016. Despite this increase in funding from residents, there has been an overall reduction in visible policing, and the proportion of positive outcomes for vulnerable victims has halved. Cllr Kennedy said: "Like most people, I w
26 Jan 2021
Light at end of tunnel as vaccination centre opens in Westward Ho!
A new vaccination centre has opened at Westward Ho! Baptist Church, run by Arnold's Pharmacy. Contrary to reports that the centre was opening for a 'one-off day' last Saturday, the facility will be running from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, and expects to vaccinate 3,500 people per week.
26 Jan 2021