MP asks Chancellor to use Budget to back South Lakes businesses
This afternoon, local MP Tim Farron has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to use next month's Budget to extend financial support to local businesses.
12 Feb 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
China's BBC ban following genocide reporting a crackdown on fundamental freedoms. Stand up for human rights everywhere say Liberal Democrats
The Chinese Government has banned BBC World News. Liberal Democrats Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran MP reacted: "The Chinese government's BBC ban, in response to their reporting on the Uyghur genocide and other abuses, marks their latest move in an unacceptable crackdown on fundamental freedoms. We've already seen the consequences of this in Hong Kong.
12 Feb 2021
Help for rough sleepers in Bedford Borough as temperatures drop below zero
There continues to be support and shelter for rough sleepers in Bedford Borough with temperatures set to drop below freezing overnight.
12 Feb 2021
Jas Parmar on Ethnic Minority Underrepresentation in Bedfordshire Police
Commenting on the news that new figures show that ethnic minorities are still underrepresented in Bedfordshire Police, Liberal Democrat candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire Jas Parmar said: "I welcome the news that Bedfordshire Police are recruiting again. This comes after a recruitment freeze that lasted far too long when police numbers were depleted.' "As a former police officer and member of the Independent Advisory Group to Bedfordshire Police, I care passionately about the make up of our force. I want to see action taken to make policing an attractive career choice, prioritises retention and ensures the force reflects the community it serves." Bedfordshire Police has 126 BAME police officers overall, or 9.8% of the 1,286 officers whose ethnicity was recorded. Meanwhile, 22.5% the population served by Bedfordshire Police are BAME.
12 Feb 2021
SCC 21/22 Budget and Tax Rate set
Suffolk County Council agree on 4% council tax rate for 2021/22. Another piece of the annual Budget jigsaw was put into place yesterday as the Conservative led County authority set the budget for the coming year and agreed a rise of 4%. This will be added to respective precepts from Districts, Borough and local town and parish Councils and the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner. The Council had the option to go for a maximum of 5% which would have provided more funds for the crisis ravaged social care sector. The decision will result in a budget of £597.9m an increase of £41m and an extra £53.55 for a Band D property on this year's bill.
12 Feb 2021
South Lakes MP to host virtual ‘town hall meeting’ next Friday
Next Friday (19th), local MP Tim Farron will host a virtual 'town hall meeting' for residents in the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.
12 Feb 2021