F37B: Emergency motion at Conference: Responding to the Crisis in Afghanistan
Spoiler alert! - the Motion was passed but the speeches from two members of LD4SOS in the debate are worth reading.
24 Sep 2021
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
Is the Steering Group steering off course?
Following the declaration in May of an Air Quality Management Area for much of the centre of Ashbourne, a 'Steering Group' was set up. This is required by the 1995 Environment Act. The group is tasked with devising an 'Action Plan' that will reduce the illegal levels of nitrogen oxides that pollute parts of the town.
PD
24 Sep 2021
WHO is saying most of central Ashbourne is polluted
The World Health Organisation has this week released new figures for their recommended air quality targets above which they believe there is a significant hazard to health.
PD
24 Sep 2021
Lib Dems respond to Black Country Development Plan
City of Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats have expressed concern about several aspects of the Black Country Development Plan to expand housing in the North-East part of the City, in particular with regard to the Bushbury area. This would involve an intrusion into the Green Belt and demolishing some of the most beautiful and historic parts of the City which are well used by local people for recreation.
IJ
24 Sep 2021
Liberal Democrats opposition to ‘greenwash’ project helps them win in Exe Valley
Liberal Democrat candidate, Jamie Kemp, has won the by-election in Exe Valley for the East Devon District Council.
MW
24 Sep 2021
Lib Dems win Kendal North by-elections
Last night, Liberal Democrats won the Kendal North district and town council by-elections.
24 Sep 2021