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
A report in Local Government First reveals that in 2019/20 more than half a million tonnes of household waste collected for recycling could not be sorted and had to be rejected. This is because non-recyclable material had been placed in the wheely bins.
One of the successes of the Liberal Democrats in coalition was the introduction of the Pupil Premium in 2011. Recent research shows that it has had an impact on "levelling up" disadvantaged students.
Ford Estate councillor Martin Haswell and local parents are demanding Sunderland Council introduces a lollipop crossing patrol at busy junction near Highfield Academy after traffic volumes surge because of Northern Spire bridge.
An enquiry into Britain's future over the next decade is being launched today (Tuesday 18 May 2021). It is a joint collaboration between the Resolution Foundations and the London School of Economics. The report can be seen here.
Bedford Borough Council have started a number of improvement works around the award winning Priory Country Park, which will encourage visitors to continue to take part in outdoor physical exercise.
Many people will be dismayed by the government's controversial plans to radically alter decades of planning practice, by seizing control of the planning system.