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
Electoral reform debated in the House of Commons Earlier last month, the Liberal Democrat Constitutional Spokesperson, Wendy Chamberlain MP called an adjpurnement debate where she demolished the arguments for First Past the Post. This was the first time since 2016 that the need for equal votes was debated in the House of Commons, and it was long overdue.
Bedford Borough's largest housing association bpha has been challenged to 'aim higher' on improving the energy efficiency of its homes after its own figures showed that its main target for raising standards affects fewer than 2% of properties.
Lib Dems now hold the balance of decision-making in Spelthorne Lib Dem Group Leader Cllr Sandra Dunn considers what we have learned so far from this crisis
The Liberal Democrats are fighting plans to build hundreds of new homes in Hempsted. Developers have submitted a planning application for the construction of 245 properties at Hill Farm, off Hempsted Lane. The development falls within a cordon sanitaire - which prohibits housing near to the sewage works. It is also not part of the City Plan or Joint Core Strategy which lists sites for potential housing development over the next decade. Dozens of local residents have already submitted objections to the planning application and are being backed by the Liberal Democrats. Dr Rebecca Trimnell, from Hempsted and Westgate Liberal Democrats, has also submitted an objection to Gloucester City Council's planning department. "We will fight any attempt to build hundreds of new houses at Hill Farm," she said. "It is in the cordon sanitaire and the visual impact upon the village of Hempsted would forever be tarnished. "I am also personally concerned about the impact upon local wildlife, including possible badger setts, the
Back in 2015, I joined the Liberal Democrats at a time when they had been trounced in the general election and were choosing...
The Liberal Democrats have hailed as "historic" the Domestic Abuse Bill, which is due to be passed by the House of Commons today [Monday 6th July], while also securing cross-party support for amendments to protect migrant survivors of abuse.