Councillor Andy Swain - Teign Valley (TDC)

The Conservatives must come clean on No. 10 Christmas party

"Elliott Colburn must condemn the Downing Street party and apologise on behalf of the Conservatives."

One rule for us, no rules for them.

Woking’s MP needs to take action on Number 10 Christmas party

After seeing the ITV video which shows Downing Street staff laughing last year about a Christmas party, Lib Dem Councillor Will Forster has called on Woking's MP asking him to condemn Boris Johnson's behaviour and apologise on behalf of their party. Lib Dem Spokesperson for Woking, Councillor Will Forster, said: "Boris Johnson's Conservative party is taking this country for fools. People in this area will see right through his poor excuses and evasive answers. I hope Jonathan Lord condemns this." "People in Woking spent their Christmas away from loved ones, and sadly too many, lost family and friends to this awful virus. At a time of great sacrifice when the pandemic was at it's worst, it is disgraceful to think that people in Downing Street were laughing about holding a Christmas party." "I think enough is enough. This Government must be held accountable to an inquiry into all their rule breaking; from Barnard Castle to this latest episode. It cannot be one rule for them and another for the rest of us."

Desna Allen elected Council Leader

In its meeting on November 24th Chippenham Town Council has elected former Mayor Desna Allen (LibDem) to be Leader of the Council. For the Sheldon ward councillor this will be the fourth time she has been elected Leader of the Council in addition to two terms as Mayor.

Brighton Hill Retail Park - redevelopment proposals

You can view the latest plans by Equation Properties for its proposed redevelopment of Brighton Hill Retail Park here.

Rushmoor Conservation area review

Rushmoor council is undertaking a review of some conservation areas in Rushmoor. You can submit your views by emailing planningpolicy@rushmoor.gov.uk by 13th Dec 2021. go to https://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/conservationreviews to view the various documents.