Disappointment at Green Bill delay
Local Liberal Democrats have joined their national Party colleagues in expressing disappointment at the six-month delay in the Government's Environment Bill.
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29 Jan 2021
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
Dacorum Local Plan consultation - not only extended, but made real
Things have finally been moving for local residents, on Dacorum's Local Plan - the "Emerging Strategy for Growth", after Lib Dem calls for non-digital outreach gained traction and public attendance at online Council meetings spiked for the second time of asking. The "regulation 18" consultation has been extended until 28th February, after pressure from residents and a Written Question by Cllr Sally Symington meant that the issue could not be ignored. Lib Dem Councillors continue to call for further extension until after the current Covid restrictions, with all 1-4 vulnerable groups obviously still on lockdown until March. Following more controversy and argument on 13th, the consultation information has also now been summarised in a 20 page hard-copy guide, delivered door to door to all households in the Borough - have you seen yours? Bringing the Motion on more Social Housing, Lib Dem Cllr Adrian England asked: "With 8,000 people currently on the Dacorum Housing Register, and the draft Dacorum Local Plan con
29 Jan 2021
Dacorum Local Plan consultation - not only extended, but made real
Things have finally been moving for local residents, on Dacorum's Local Plan - the "Emerging Strategy for Growth", after Lib Dem calls for non-digital outreach gained traction and public attendance at online Council meetings spiked for the second time of asking. The "regulation 18" consultation has been extended until 28th February, after pressure from residents and a Written Question by Cllr Sally Symington meant that the issue could not be ignored. Lib Dem Councillors continue to call for further extension until after the current Covid restrictions, with all 1-4 vulnerable groups obviously still on lockdown until March. Following more controversy and argument on 13th, the consultation information has also now been summarised in a 20 page hard-copy guide, delivered door to door to all households in the Borough - have you seen yours? Bringing the Motion on more Social Housing, Lib Dem Cllr Adrian England asked: "With 8,000 people currently on the Dacorum Housing Register, and the draft Dacorum Local Plan con
29 Jan 2021
The Big Sleep is back for 2021 with a difference
The Big Sleep is back for 2021 with a difference.
29 Jan 2021
Lib Dems demand £1,000-a-year boost for carers in Hinckley and Bosworth
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to raise Carer's Allowance by £1,000 a year, to help support 1,842 carers in Hinckley and Bosworth during the coronavirus pandemic.
29 Jan 2021
Lib Dem Campaign for CCTV lands a £400 Fine for Foxcote Flytipper
A man has been issues a £400 fine for flytipping on Foxcote Lane after being caught on recently installed CCTV cameras. For...
29 Jan 2021