Number 4 Bus is Saved - Thanks to Local Residents and Campaigners
Islington Liberal Democrats are celebrating success in their campaign to save the number 4 bus route after a u-turn by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
24 Nov 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
Liberal Democrats to put forward solutions
The numbers of people seeking asylum have increased across Europe in 2021-22 for a range of reasons including the war in Ukraine and events in Afghanistan. In the UK Recent news has been dominated by asylum issues ranging from the backlog in dealing with asylum claims, the increase in numbers arriving by boat to the appalling conditions in Manston. ( See here for the Home Affairs Committee session at which the Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration revealed that he was "left speechless" by "wretched" conditions and overcrowding at that facility.) After sustained campaigning Manston is now empty but the asylum system is in chaos. These problems have largely been caused by years of poor management and recklessly pursuing the policy of a hostile environment. It is easy to feel the situation is hopeless and nothing can be done. But Lib Dems have policies which could have helped prevent these issues arising. Our proposals (many of which can be found on this website under Policies tab) include a more efficient
24 Nov 2022
Offer better pay and condition to fill lollipop people roles, Council told
Lib Dem councillors in Sunderland are calling for the Council to offer better pay to help recruit new lollipop men and women in the city after posts have been left vacant for months - putting young people's safety at risk.
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24 Nov 2022
Local News
Councillors hit out at bus crisis as more cuts announced
York’s Lib Dem Councillors have expressed serious concerns about the impact that the national bus crisis could have on residents, as more bus service cuts have been announced.
24 Nov 2022
Beighton Liberal Democrats celebrating successful campaign for 20mph speed zone
Local Lib Dem councillors Kurtis Crossland, Ann Woolhouse and Bob McCann are delighted with the approval of a new 20mph speed limit in Beighton. The scheme was approved at the Council’s Transport, Regeneration and Climate committee today, and is planned to be introduced in February 2023.
24 Nov 2022
POLICE COMMISSIONER’S “LACK OF LEADERSHIP” ON CCTV
Surrey's Police and Crime Panel have unanimously called on Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Lisa Townsend to produce a new CCTV strategy within 3 months, after a cash-strapped Tory Council was forced to decommission its CCTV cameras because of lack of police support.
24 Nov 2022