Darren Gratton Wins Barnstaple Town Byelection
Local butcher Darren Gratton has won a Barnstaple Town Council By-election for the Liberal Democrats in Pilton and Yeo Ward.
23 May 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
Reporting Back
Helping spread our strength across the country
Party President Mark Pack starts his May report with news of a councillor with over 50 years of public service.
MP
23 May 2025
Slough
Josh Babarinde celebrates Lib Dem campaign win for domestic abuse victims
Josh Babarinde MP, Lib Dem Justice Spokesperson: "I’m buzzing. Because today we have secured a really important change in the law to protect survivors of domestic abuse." Cllr Frank O'Kelly says it's ”Constructive opposition with a soul and conscience."
22 May 2025
Council receives lowest possible rating for adult safeguarding
Liberal Democrat councillors condemn 'indefensible' failures in adult safeguarding services as our committee members claim they were not given the full picture.
MB
22 May 2025
Devon MPs Unite to Call for Dental Improvements
Liberal Democrat MPs in Devon have called on the County’s Integrated Care Board to ‘up their game’ in providing NHS dental care, citing holes in the dental contract, issues in recruitment and retention, and problems with accessing care.
22 May 2025
General News and Press Releases
McArthur presses government on timeline for replacement of internal ferries
Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has pressed the Scottish Government on the timetable for replacing Orkney’s internal ferry fleet.
22 May 2025