RUNNYMEDE TO JOIN WEST SURREY COUNCIL
The Government have confirmed that Runnymede will no longer exist as a council from April 2027 and will become part of the West Surrey Unitary Council.
11 Feb 2026
Councillor Andy Swain - Teign Valley (TDC)
14 Feb 2021
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Contact information
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Committee appointments
Term of Office
- 07/05/2019 - 13/05/2023
Andy's News
'Cups and string would be better' – responses reveal scale of poor mobile phone service
The dire state of Shropshire’s mobile phone coverage has been revealed after Helen Morgan asked for residents’ experiences to share in Parliament.
11 Feb 2026
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
David Chadwick - business rates revaluation “hammer blow” to Mid Wales' businesses
David Chadwick, Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe, has condemned the latest business rates revaluation as a “hammer blow” to local high streets, rural enterprises and hospitality businesses across mid-Wales.
11 Feb 2026
Local News
MPs demand emergency A&E expansion as 18,000 patients wait over 12 Hours at Epsom and St Helier
Liberal Democrat MPs are calling for an urgent expansion of St Helier Hospital’s Emergency Department after new NHS data revealed that 18,600 patients waited over 12 hours for treatment at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals in 2025.
11 Feb 2026
Vikki Slade MP secures Parliamentary debate on DVLA reform and invites residents to share their experiences
Vikki Slade MP has secured a debate in Parliament on modernising the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), expected to take place in March, following growing concerns raised by local residents.
11 Feb 2026
Greene sets out demands ahead of budget Stage 1 debate
Speaking ahead of the Stage 1 debate on the budget tomorrow, Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene said:
11 Feb 2026