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
At Dacorum Council on 18th January 2023, the Lib Dems called for a real incentive for getting the UK Heat Pump market warmed-up. This received cross party support. Councillors recognised an idea that is especially right for Dacorum, with its large stock of Council housing, as a way of cutting heating bills for council tenants.
Chelmsford Theatre welcomed the return of audiences on Saturday 14 January as its doors reopened following a six-month refurbishment.
"Slough Council has gone 'downhill' since the successful multi-party coalition administration Richard Stokes led from 2004-2008 was replaced by a single party administration consisting entirely of Slough Labour councillors." This was a key message Mathew Taylor, chair of Slough Lib Dems, highlighted in letters published on 13 Jan in the Slough Express and Slough Observer.
Following the government launching a revamp of national planning policy, local Lib Dems have warned that the changes do not go far enough.
Recent legislation makes it mandatory to present proof of identity when casting a vote in an election. This will apply to the May local elections for Lichfield and Tamworth District Councils and ESBC as well as parish (including Lichfield City) elections.
The Government has been slammed for turning down a bid for nearly £20 million of grant aid to provide a ‘Vision for Tonedale’ in Wellington.