December 2025 news from Councillor Pauline Flannery
This month's update includes festive treats, community centres, and Holyrood Road updates.
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
This month's update includes festive treats, community centres, and Holyrood Road updates.
The Liberal Democrat motion to request Union Flags on public highways are taken down has been rejected by Conservative and Labour at a recent meeting. We submitted this motion after months of listening to residents from all parts of our community.
The MP for Honiton & Sidmouth has given a cautious welcome to a ministerial response on the continued protection of National Landscapes (formerly Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or AONB).
Stories in the Focus include: car parking regulations introduced at Co-op; new notice board; wishing you a Happy Christmas; Trial by Jury. Plus many others..... 2026 calendar was delivered with the Focus.
The Army Training Regiment Winchester, which puts about 20% of new recruits through basic training, is due to be shut next July.
Lib Dem Cllr Aislin Naylor called for the city to stand with families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This article sets out our position, suggestions to improve the system and challenges those who demonise families.