Liberal Democrats hold Hedge End South as Jim Paine wins by-election
The Liberal Democrats have retained Hedge End South following a successful by-election campaign, with Jim Paine elected as the...
31 Jul 2026
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
"A divided Yorkshire is a weakened Yorkshire" - Harrogate & Knaresborough MP calls on Burnham to deliver a Yorkshire Parliament
MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has used Yorkshire Day to call on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to go further than this week's devolution announcement and give Yorkshire its own parliament - with real powers over education, transport and health.
31 Jul 2026
Keep it local
Good news, but Hampshire & the Isle of Wight need more
Today's proposed new powers for Mayors can help our region. But the continued election delay and the failure to include ferries alongside the new powers for buses and trains are both big misses.
31 Jul 2026
Charlotte FitzGerald
Burnham’s devolution deal risks ‘leaving Devon behind’ warns Lib Dem Charlotte FitzGerald
Charlotte FitzGerald has warned the Prime Minister and Andy Burnham that their devolution vision risks creating a left-behind Britain, pitting community against community as winners and losers
31 Jul 2026
Lower Leas Coastal Park Play Area Opening
The new play area at the award-winning Lower Leas Coastal Park has opened today - we hope you enjoy it! There will be an official opening on Tuesday 4 August with guided tours, children's goodie bags and free ice-cream - all welcome!
31 Jul 2026
2026: Week 30 - In the constituency
With Parliament in recess, I’m enjoying more time in the constituency, reminding myself why I am so proud to call this area my home.
31 Jul 2026