Families facing £1,300 bombshell from inflation and tax hikes
Millions of families are struggling to make ends meet as inflation and tax hikes take a toll. The Lib Dems have called on the Government to act now!
23 Jun 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
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Southern Water discharging raw sewage to our harbours
Southern Water makes staggering £138.8m profit despite dumping sewage in the Solent, Langstone, Chichester Harbours
23 Jun 2022
CANCELLED SUNDERLAND FESTIVAL TO COST TAXPAYERS £142,000
Lib Dem councillors in Sunderland have hit out after it was revealed that cancelling the planned Lamplight Festival could cost city taxpayers as much as £142,000 in costs and artist cancellation fees. Opposition Liberal Democrat councillors on Sunderland Council are calling for an overhaul of the authority's event strategy after it was revealed that the cancellation of this year's Lamplight Festival will cost taxpayers as much as £142,000. The Lamplight Festival was due to be held on 5th, 6th and 7th August in Mowbray Park, with acts including Kaiser Chiefs, Deacon Blue and The Futureheads due to perform. Information uncovered by Lib Dem councillors reveals that £9,288 was spent on marketing the festival in 2022. This included: • £7,000 for a specialist music PR and social media management firm • Just £200 on promoting social media posts to advertise the festival • £1,650 for adverts on screens at the Wearmouth and Northern Spire bridges • £1,840 for two adverts in 'NARC' and 'NE volume' magazines
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23 Jun 2022
MP urges Chancellor and Business Secretary to fix gaps in energy bills support
This morning, local MP Tim Farron has written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, asking them to urgently address gaps in the Government's energy rebate scheme.
23 Jun 2022
Plans on track for Wixams Station
Bedford Borough Council is launching a public engagement on its plans for a new railway station at Wixams from Monday 27 June.
23 Jun 2022
Families facing £1,300 bombshell from inflation and tax hikes
The Liberal Democrats have slammed the Conservatives as not having "any sense or any soul" for inaction on the cost of living crisis as families face a near £1,300 bombshell from inflation and tax hikes.
23 Jun 2022