Thames Water makes £485 million-plus profit despite dumping sewage in the River Wey
Thames Water made over £485 million last year. Lib Dems demand 'Sewage Tax' to clean up rivers including the River Wey. New...
23 Feb 2022
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
Make Kendal the home of green energy jobs, MP tells minister
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to create a green energy hub based in Kendal.
23 Feb 2022
Chelmsford City Council’s ‘greener, fairer’ budget approved
Chelmsford City Council has approved a budget for 2022-23. The plans from the Lib Dem-led Council aim to maintain essential services and protect vulnerable residents, as well as taking action on climate change, affordable homes and a more-connected city, as promised in the Council's "Our Chelmsford, Our Plan".
23 Feb 2022
Government forcing a “Cost of Living with COVID Crisis” on those that care
The Liberal Democrats have warned that the government's decision to scrap free COVID tests and the £500 self-isolation support package will push the cost of COVID onto Bedford Borough residents who are already experiencing a cost of living crisis. As many as 16,039 residents in Bedford Borough are now facing costs of over £500 a year to take regular tests and visit vulnerable relatives.
23 Feb 2022
Milton Keynes Council moves one step closer to building what could be the UK’s largest eco-village with hundreds of affordable homes.
A decision is set to be taken next week by a leading Cabinet Member to appoint a Development Partner to design and deliver a planning and placemaking proposal for the village at Tickford Fields Farm near Newport Pagnell.
23 Feb 2022
Lib Dems criticise closure of Surrey care homes
Yesterday, Surrey County Council's Cabinet agreed to close eight residential care homes.
23 Feb 2022