Reform at County Hall: Culture Wars & Divisiveness
The newly elected councillors met at County Hall in May, with Reform UK now in charge. Read Cllr Watkins' summary of events.
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
The newly elected councillors met at County Hall in May, with Reform UK now in charge. Read Cllr Watkins' summary of events.
Scottish Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson Sanne Dijkstra-Downie MSP has today (Wednesday 8th July) called for SEPA to monitor pollution in Scotland's 90 bathing waters year-round, following a spate of recent beach closures due to pollution.
Unsightly hole repaired quickly
Newbury MP Lee Dillon highlights that pressure from campaigners and Parliament is driving leasehold reform. Through the HCLG Committee, he is pushing for stronger ground rent caps, clearer service charges, and a shift toward commonhold.
The Liberal Democrats recognise the harm of gambling and see this as a public health issue.
Following Nigel Farage’s decision to resign and trigger a by-election in Clacton, Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey, said: