Councillor Andy Swain - Teign Valley (TDC) - Newton Abbot Liberal Democrats

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

'Gaps in Medway Council’s Climate Change Plan' - Say the Liberal Democrats

A recent assessment undertaken by Climate Emergency UK of every council's climate change plan has shown serious gaps in Medway Council's own plans. Using public documents, they assessed each council against 28 questions, based on criteria set out by experts in the relevant fields. These scores were then compared to other local authorities and a percentage rank given. In our case Medway Council received an overall ranking of 71% (with 50% being the average score).

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by Stuart Bourne for Medway Liberal Democrats

30 Jan 2022

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Bus and Metro cuts and price rises threats - Labour's failure to agree puts public transport across the region at risk. Joined up thinking in short supply

You may not be familiar with the North East Joint Transport Committee (JTC). It oversees public transport and infrastructure from Berwick to Barnard Castle, and administers capital and revenue budgets including that of Nexus, which funds Metro, many bus services, and the Shields Ferry, alongside arrangements for public transport in Northumberland and Durham. Its membership is limited to council leaders and deputy leaders (mainly Labour), without any opposition to challenge or ask questions.

30 Jan 2022

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MP challenges minister to invest in youth mental health services in Cumbria

In Parliament this week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron told ministers about the poor state of mental health provision for young people in Cumbria

30 Jan 2022

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Climate action, affordable homes, a more-connected Chelmsford - Lib Dem-led Council's two year report

Two years after adopting "Our Chelmsford, Our Plan", the City Council has reported on progress towards a greener, fairer and...

30 Jan 2022

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Are Tories ‘good with money’?

Refurbishing a kitchen and bathroom just before you want to sell a property might make sense for an average householder. However the decision by Conservative controlled Derbyshire County Council to consult on closing Ladycross House care home in Sandiacre after they have recently spent tens of thousands on refurbishment does make you wonder if they have a coherent plan for care provision in the county.

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by Peter Dobbs

30 Jan 2022

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Aldi in Bushbury

The City Council authorised a variation to Bushbury Aldi's trading permit to allow later opening hours by means of 'Temporary Event Notices' which they used in the lead up to Christmas.

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by Ian Jenkins

30 Jan 2022

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