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

Failing Again? Choice of Surrey finance lead with history of “excessive financial risk” questioned

Failing Again? Choice of Surrey finance lead with history of "excessive financial risk" questioned

8 Sep 2022

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Southwark Council Splurged Over £3m on Indefinitely Paused Rooftop Developments

Southwark Council spent above £3m on its paused rooftop development programme so far, according to Liberal Democrat research on Thursday.

8 Sep 2022

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LibDems push back against unachievable Tory housing targets

At Wednesday's meeting of the NSC Executive, LibDem Councillors won support for a plan to push back on the Tory Government's unachievable housing target. Our amendment reflects what we've heard loud and clear from local communities about the need to protect the green belt and other sensitive sites. LibDems managed to pass an amendment that: 1. refers this report to the Place Policy & Scrutiny Panel to seek further input, if possible by 30 September 2022, and 2. requests that officers proceed to develop a revised Local Plan that recognises the constrained nature of North Somerset and identifies an appropriate scale and location of development to offer greater protection to the Green Belt and other sensitive sites, and seek legal advice including advice on implications for the Local Plan timetable and anticipated national reforms, further evidence gathering, potentially including further consultation, in order to prepare the strongest possible pre-submission draft plan, and 3. requests a further r

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by Patrick Keating

8 Sep 2022

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Powys leaders call for clarity on Energy Statement

The leaders of Powys Partnership administration Cllr James Gibson-Watt (Lib Dem) and Cllr Matthew Dorrance (Lab) have called on the UK Government to provide greater clarity on their energy plans. . .

8 Sep 2022

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