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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
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Leeds Live has spoken to Lib Dem Cllr Chris Howley about how the police are unable to deal with the Otley Run. We're calling on the council to provide extra funding to prevent sexual harassment and anti-social behaviour on the pub crawl route.
As the procurement of a new contract for the national air ambulance service gets underway, Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur, has renewed his call for a locally based air ambulance for Orkney.
Princesmead shopping centre has been sold to a developer with plans to build 350 homes. The press release said they have a long term plan to re-energise the retail market and provide homes. They say this plan will be in addition to the other civic centre plans already being brought forward by Rushmoor Council. Through delivery of affordable homes and the successful re-imagination of our high streets. The developers also say there plan to develop would be delivered before the first phase of the Civic quarter plans for the town.
Eligible for the Government's Warm Homes Discount? Make sure you apply by 28 February
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, yesterday raised concerns about the lack of access to short-term family reunion visas for those affected by the earthquake and Syria earlier this month. Speaking in a debate on the disaster in Parliament, Mr Carmichael highlighted the scale of loss of life, and noted that while more people will want to stay in place, some with close family in the UK could be better off with a short-term visa until homes are rebuilt.