Councillor Andy Swain - Teign Valley (TDC)

14 Feb 2021

Cllr Andy Swain

Andy Swain
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

Unions criticise ‘inconclusive’ scientific evidence behind school reopening plan

With just days before schools are due to open, parents & teachers are still being kept in the dark. We all want to get children back in school, but the public need answers. The remarks come after the Government published documents from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) today. Sage looked at the scientific modelling for seven different scenarios for school closures, the papers show, following their publication, the school leaders' union NAHT has written to the Education Secretary urging the Government to explain why reopening next month is a "wise thing to do". https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/national/18469399.unions-criticise-inconclusive-scientific-evidence-behind-school-reopening-plan/

PA
23 May 2020
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World Turtle Day

We do not come across many wild turtles in the United Kingdom, but nevertheless it is important to think about them on their international day. They are the longest living species on the planet and nobody knows quite how long they can live - the oldest living land animal in the world is believed to be Jonathan the giant tortoise, who was apparently born in 1832. Before Jonathan achieved this distinction, another giant tortoise called Adwaita was believed to be about 260 years old at the time of his death.

DC
23 May 2020
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Lib Dem logo bird projected on blockwork

Pedestrian Punishment Factor reduced at WC crossings

It may be a pathetic little change but at least it's something. The government is looking for a green dividend from coronavirus and is encouraging councils to open road space to pedestrians and cyclists. So WC is reducing the time pedestrians have to wait for the little green man to appear from 30 seconds to 15. There's no reason for any delay except to remind pedestrians of their inferior status, and to give them time to think that they really ought to aspire to be drivers. Here's the announcement:

WLD
22 May 2020
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