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
The political landscape in Scotland suddenly looks very different. Yet for all the timing of Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement last week caught most people unawares, the fact of her resignation was actually no great surprise.
Conservative councillors take sides, as the end of Council meeting descends into CHAOS over a motion asking Leader to explain the Conservative majority group decision made in private not to bring the Local Plan before Full Council for debate, and the cancellation of January's Extraordinary Meeting.
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, today paid tribute to those affected by the disruption and loss from Russia’s attack on Ukraine, one year into the conflict. He also acknowledged the efforts by people in the Northern Isles to show solidarity with Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began.
Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Gerald Vernon-Jackson, called together both of Portsmouth's MPs to meet with, along with the Editor of the News and the Chair of Let's Stop Aquind.
Elected Mayor Dave Hodgson, Councillors and staff were deeply saddened by the sudden death of Councillor Patrick Solomon on Thursday 23 February 2023.
We would like to say a sincere thank you to all the local residents who gave us their overwhelming support for our plan to save Artrix.