Davey: Parliament must sit this weekend to pass measures against Putin's Russia
Commenting following Boris Johnson's address to the nation on Ukraine, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said: "At this dark...
24 Feb 2022
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
Campaign to find compassionate people who are ready to care launches in east Kent
http://www.kentreadytocare.co.uk A new campaign to encourage people to apply for jobs in the NHS or social care launches today in...
24 Feb 2022
Liberal Democrat Pressure Leads to Southwark Council Climate Spend
Southwark Liberal Democrat pressure resulted in the council announcing its allocation on Wednesday evening of a portion of a £25m climate emergency fund.
24 Feb 2022
Local News
York stands with Ukraine
York’s leaders have extended their support and solidarity with the people of Ukraine, following the start of the illegal and horrendous attack on the country.
24 Feb 2022
Surrey to axe Meadowside care Home - just as I feared
Our local home is one of eight to be closed across surrey Staines South Lib Dem Councillor Chris Bateson writes: In a recent Focus Newsletter article, I expressed my concerns about the future of Meadowside care Home in Staines as had a number of local residents - and this week, Surrey County Council's Cabinet agreed to close eight residential care homes, include our local one. Lib Dem Councillors in Surrey have criticised the move which leaves the future of around 150 vulnerable residents in the balance with the risk they may end up being placed in accommodation further away from their family and paying more for the services they receive. Even though the majority of responses to a public consultation favoured the option to modernise and refurbish the care homes, the County Council decided to go ahead with a programme to close the homes before the end of 2024. I question how seriously the Council has taken the public consultation on closing these care homes, as the majority held view was ignored. The Counc
24 Feb 2022
Delivering our Vision for Mole Valley
As we emerge from the pandemic, the Leader of Mole Valley District Council, Stephen Cooksey has set out an exciting vision for the year ahead, prioritising the wellbeing, prosperity and environment of all local residents and businesses.
24 Feb 2022