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
CLDs held our Annual General Meeting on 22 November 2020. This has not been an easy year for the Party and the country said our Chair, Dr Yeow Poon. This was due in part to the uncertainty of Brexit and the devastating impact of Covid 19. There has been a rise in reported cases of hate crime and racism against those of Chinese, East and SE Asian (CESEA) descent and many businesses in Chinatown have also been adversely affected.
Surveys repeatedly show that a significant proportion of the population are concerned about climate change. Many want 'things to change'. Most have bought in to the need to recycle. But then things get tricky. An electric or hybrid car is probably on the 'I'll do that one day' list. Choosing not to buy fruit and vegetables that are transported half-way around the world, that's tricky. Insulating one's home, that looks too expensive. Looking after and wearing clothes for years, well…!
Today, December 1st, is World AIDS Day, and Bedford Borough Council has lit up Bedford's historic town bridge in red to mark the occasion.
Please also contact your Spelthorne and/or Surrey councillor (see below) We are aware that many local people have been affected by the smell, noise and light pollution from the gasifier at the Eco Park in Charlton Lane.
People are being urged to report suspected drink or drug drivers to the police as we launch our annual Christmas awareness campaign. The national month of action, led by the National Police Chiefs Council, launches today 1st December and will run throughout December.
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, local MP Tim Farron told DEFRA Secretary George Eustice that Government's new agriculture plans could destroy the landscape of beauty spots such as the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.