Conservative 'stealth tax' hits local people for £430
This latest tax hike on households follows the Government’s refusal to increase income tax thresholds in line with inflation, which usually takes place each year.
3 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
MP votes for windfall tax on energy giants to cover soaring prices
In Parliament this week, local MP Tim Farron voted in favour of introducing a windfall tax on energy giants to cover rising energy prices.
3 Feb 2022
Protecting and expanding public open spaces in Chelmsford
Chelmsford City Council's Cabinet has agreed a policy to protect and expand public open spaces. The Lib Dem-led council will not allow any land designated as public open space to be used for any other purpose.
3 Feb 2022
Surrey Tories' "Power grab" fails
Surrey County Council's hopes of getting more powers from central government as part of a County Deal lie in ruins following the publication of the government's Levelling Up white paper.
3 Feb 2022
Southwark Lib Dems Request Labour Apology on Mould, Damp
The Southwark Liberal Democrats sent a public letter on Thursday to the council leader requesting an apology for mould and damp issues.
3 Feb 2022
Conservatives play fast and loose with public money
Last night at a meeting of Full Council, the Liberal Democrats voted down a Conservative amendment that would've resulted in masses of cuts to vital public services next year. Some of the services that have been cut by other Conservative-run councils due to financial mismanagement have been libraries, sports facilities and children's centres.
3 Feb 2022