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
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron told ministers that lessons must be learnt when dealing with the aftermath of future extreme weather events, following Storm Arwen.
Last week, the Conservatives running Woking Borough Council voted to increase the cost of delivering community meals to elderly, vulnerable and disabled residents by 10%.
Lib Dem Councillors have criticised Woking Borough Council's decision to increase the cost of parking in Woking town centre after the delays and problems with the Victoria Square development.
The Liberal Democrat and Green administration on City of York Council have published their budget proposals for the 2022-23 financial year. Following an incredibly challenging financial year, this year’s draft budget puts forward proposals to stabilise the Council’s financial position and increase total spending by £12.4 million, particularly in adult and children social care, as well as targeted support schemes through the Covid Recovery Fund for local communities, mental health support, holiday hunger schemes and support for residents on lowest income.
Guildford Liberal Democrats
On Small Business Saturday, the Lib Dems have called for taxes to be slashed on small businesses. Woking Liberal Democrats have backed the proposals which would benefit 1,900 small businesses and entrepreneurs in Woking, from cafes and restaurants to high street shops.