Local News
Re-organising Local Government in Staffordshire
Our County Council's proposals are, putting it mildly, ill judged.
14 Sep 2025
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
One Week to save Kent's Climate Emergency Declaration
Next Thursday (18 September), Reform councillors will vote on a motion to scrap Kent's Climate Emergency declaration. This would be a huge step backwards for our county.
14 Sep 2025
Starmer needs to get real about defence
In a world where Europe can no longer rely on America for defence and Russian aggression continues in Ukraine, Lib Dems Overseas Hon. President George Cunningham says radical change is needed
14 Sep 2025
Farage must come clean on who’s bankrolling his US trips to “badmouth Britain”
Responding to reports that Farage failed to register his Trump fundraising visit and did not say who paid him, Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, said:
14 Sep 2025
Town Centre Buzzing as Hundreds Celebrate First-Ever Centre Stage Richmond
The Liberal Democrat led council introduces festival that brings music, markets, and community spirit to Richmond High Street, with strong support from residents and local businesses.
14 Sep 2025
Mandelson appointment: Lib Dems call for independent investigation with access to documents and messages
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an independent inquiry into what was known about ex-US Ambassador Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein at the time of his appointment, saying that victims must be “put first.”
14 Sep 2025