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
Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of Essex residents' waste is being buried in landfill after the the collapse of Conservative-run Essex County Council's agreement with its waste contractor.
Bedford Borough Council is urging people to be sensible and dispose of their rubbish properly when visiting parks and open spaces within the borough. If bins are full, visitors should find another bin or take their rubbish home with them.
Previously when asked why I vote, my response has always been along the lines of 'well if you don't vote you don't have a right to complain when things go wrong.' This strikes me now as a very negative way of looking at voting. My revised answer is that by voting in the election you can support a candidate who will represent your views and can influence the policy issues you care about. An election is also your chance to speak out if you have a complaint about the way the Parish/Borough/District/Country is being run. Voting is not the only way to participate but it's the quickest and easiest way. If you don't vote, you'll have had no say over who will be making decisions on the issues important to you.
Rugby Liberal Democrats have launched their election manifesto for the local elections on 6 May 2021 calling for a Fairer, Caring and Greener Rugby.
Nearly two years after South Hams District Council (SHDC) declared a Climate Change & Biodiversity (CC&B) Emergency almost nothing has been done to address it and a recent meeting with the council leader and officers was little more than a sham.
Jo Slimin taking the opportunity to discuss local policing issues with Richard Murphy, LibDem candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner. Residents have expressed concerns about recent cases of antisocial behaviour(ASB). Jo, as a Tadley Town councillor, had attended a meeting with the local police in March. While she learnt that crime in the area has reduced during the last year, re-assurance was requested on what actions are being taken on ASB especially. Richard is campaigning for more police visibility which is what our community wants.