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
News today that Alexander Dennis is to consult on plans to cut 650 jobs, including 200 at their factory in Guildford, will come as a shock to the people of Guildford. The Dennis brand is hugely significant to our town both in terms of employment and also historically.
Should we have been surprised by the Tories' exams fiasco?
Commenting on the news that schools and colleges were told not to issue BTEC results to students today, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said: "The decision to pull BTEC grades last night is an insult to the half a million students who have now been left in limbo thanks once again to the incompetence of this Conservative Government.
Some great news to report - SpArC leisure centre and swimming pool will reopen on Monday 24th August.
After being closed for five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Higgins Bedford will be reopening to the public on Tuesday 25 August.
Responding to reports that BTec results have been pulled on the eve of results, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Layla Moran said: