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
Defend local planning and ensure your community's voice is heard An open letter hosted by CPRE, the countryside charity, and Friends of the Earth to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has already been signed by over 1500 elected representatives.
Rushcliffe Liberal Democrats have today called on the Chancellor to "level the playing field" to help small high streets compete with internet giants in the run up to Christmas.
Wiltshire Council have launched the Local Restrictions Support Grant scheme after receiving over £7 million of Government funding to support local businesses. This new scheme is aimed at those businesses required to close due to the national restrictions which started on 5 November 2020. One-off grants will be awarded to eligible businesses to support them during the four-week closure and help them with the ongoing challenges presented by coronavirus. Eligible businesses include those with properties with a rateable value of £15,000 or under will receive grants of £1,334 Read the guidance here https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/business-advice-support-covid19-grants
Bosworth Liberal Democrats have unveiled the team that will run the local party for the coming year. Bosworth Lib Dems held their Annual General Meeting recently and the well attended meeting held on Zoom elected a new Chairman and team of officers.
The application process for two Folkestone & Hythe COVID grants schemes to support businesses during the current national lockdown period have been launched today: one for businesses in business rated premises forced to close by the current lockdown rules, and a second for those outside those criteria but still being harmed.
We wish all members, supporters and residents a very Happy Diwali from all at Leicester Liberal Democrats.