Dacorum Local Plan and the "Affordable" Housing planned that - er - isn't!
Three small but crucial parts of the Local Plan to highlight today.
20 Dec 2020
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
Action Needed to Tackle Pavement Parking at War Memorial
Campaigners from the Bromsgrove Lib Dems are calling on the council to take action to stop cars parking fully on the pavement outside a war memorial in Aston Fields.
20 Dec 2020
Diversity, Inclusion and Liberal Democracy
Liberal Democrats believe in a modern Britain of genuine openness and equality without exception. We aim for a society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect irrespective of their background, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any other part of their identity. In South Ribble and West Lancashire our aim is that our membership (and our Executive) is truly representative of all in our area and of all parts of our area, and that each member feels able to contribute and participate. Diversity and inclusion are right at the heart of our constitution, which you can read here. Click this link to download a recent guidance document entitled 'Whose vote are you missing?' which outlines top tips on engaging people from different backgrounds. Karen Taylor.
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20 Dec 2020
MP calls for the Chancellor to protect small breweries
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined calls for the Chancellor to reverse proposed tax changes which could threaten the future of small breweries in the South Lakes.
20 Dec 2020
Electoral reform in Westminster
So called 'Safe seats' foster political disengagement and cynicism towards our political institutions. The last time SW Wiltshire (and earlier Westbury constituency) changed hands was 1923 when it switched from Liberal to Conservative (Unionist). The average constituency last changed hands between parties in the 1960s, with some super safe seats having remained firmly in one-party control since the time of Queen Victoria. Changing the way we run elections so that every vote matters towards the result, makes the walk the polling station worthwhile - for everyone. A survey conducted by the House of Commons' Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Select Committee asked people what they thought the priorities should be for the Government's proposed Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission. The survey gathered 18,521 responses, of which 77.9% said that a priority for the Commission should be looking at 'the electoral system'. It's a staggering result, given that nowhere in the government
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20 Dec 2020
Government will trash UK food and farming standards and sell British farmers down the river - MP
On the floor of the House of Commons, South Lakes MP Tim Farron accused the Government of seeking to undermine British agricultural standards and putting Cumbrian family farms out of business.
20 Dec 2020