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
New figures out this morning from the Ministry of Justice show that mortgage claims, orders, warrants and repossessions have all increased in the three months to December 2022, following the Liz Truss mini-budget
Alex Cole-Hamilton responds the news that the number of applicants for nursing courses in Scotland has dropped by 24%, representing the sharpest fall of any UK nation and the second year in a row where applications have decreased.
Alex Cole-Hamilton responds to the warning by the Royal College of Psychiatrists that Scotland’s “mental health must not be dealt a hammer blow,” with 40% of Scots thinking it is now harder than five years ago to access mental health services.
From Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 February, families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun craft activities. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have activities planned. Crafts include; creating bug masks, paper bag dinosaurs, and Valentine's Day Cards. There will also be colouring and Lego clubs in all the libraries. Bedford Central Library has a special half-term Story Time on Wednesday 15 February 11:30am - 12:00pm.
Orkney's MSP, Liam McArthur has highlighted the impact of the crisis in NHS dentistry on patients in Orkney and urged the Scottish Government to provide certainty over future funding models.
A series of devastating earthquakes have hit southern Turkey and north-west Syria killing over 28,000 people and injuring many more. People have been left without shelter in freezing winter conditions, with humanitarian needs expected to grow in the coming days. Access to clean water will likely be a challenge, bringing the risk of cholera and other diseases.