Councillor Andy Swain - Teign Valley (TDC) - Newton Abbot Liberal Democrats

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

Observing Remembrance Day in lockdown

In common with many other councils across the country, Northam Town Council's usual Remembrance Sunday parade and service were hit by the restrictions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, Northam Town Council decided to use the money set aside for the civic event to donate £750 to the Poppy Appeal, which has not been able to do its normal fundraising this year. The Royal British Legion had 12,000 fewer stewards manning Poppy Appeal posts across the UK this year.

9 Nov 2020

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Use the lockdown time wisely, and keep furlough in place until next June, says Liberal Democrats Leader

"The Liberal Democrats have supported the lockdown because we believe that it is the only way to get the virus back under control in time for the festive season, " the Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey MP has said, "We have also been clear that the Government must use the time wisely. Boris Johnson must show that over the next month they have a functioning test, trace and isolate system, in which anyone who wants a test can get one - and anyone who is forced to isolate is given the support they need to keep on top of their finances.

9 Nov 2020

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Dropping plans to charge U18s on TfL is a start, but the Government's childish games go on

Guest Post from Caroline Pidgeon Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member writes:

9 Nov 2020

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Glen Scraps British Farming

"The Liberal Democrats have warned John Glen should “be ashamed” for voting against measures to protect high environmental and animal welfare standards. Conservative MPs rejected amendments to the Agriculture Bill [04/11/2020] which would have forced the UK Government to ensure that British food and animal welfare standards are maintained in any trade deals."

9 Nov 2020

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Bedford Borough Council receives grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Bedford Borough Council has been awarded £163,943 as part of the Government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future.

9 Nov 2020

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Stop ignoring pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists at Lancaster Way

Cambridgeshire Lib Dems are calling on the ruling Conservative group on Cambridgeshire County Council to listen to the views of road users other than ...

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by Ian Manning

9 Nov 2020

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