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
Construction works have begun to bring a much-needed new library to the local community in Haxby and Wigginton, with the arrival of diggers in recent weeks.
A new play park in Knapton has been opened, thanks to the work of the local Parish Council and Ward councillors.
Read below a comment from the York Liberal Democrats on the news that Boris Johnson is to resign as Prime Minister.
Reacting to the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said: "Boris Johnson's lasting legacy as Prime Minister is that he has lowered the standards of public life so much that they are now in the sewer. But he didn't do it all on his own.
New analysis by the Local Government Association reveals the huge pressure being put on local government budgets. Issues which have been neglected by the Conservative government such as rising energy prices and spiralling inflation are set to add £3.6 billion in extra unforeseen costs to council budgets across the country. The LGA has warned that these extra cost pressures pose a serious risk to the future of some services.
Local residents are rightly concerned about the Conservation area review. In Empress ward the area called 'Farnborough Street' looks to be significantly reduced.