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Liberal Democrats

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

PRESS RELEASE: Zöe Franklin and Cllr Cait Taylor investigate building safety concerns as fire evacuation plan is updated after Surrey Fire Brigade finds dangerous issues around the cladding.

It has been found that the apartments above Waitrose in Guildford Town Centre have major problems with the construction of the external walls resulting in significant fire risk. This is causing major concerns in the wake of the Grenfell disaster and leaves the residents feeling uncertain about what the future holds for them in terms of both safety and finances.

7 Feb 2022
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Mayor Dave Hodgson

Council debt slashed under Mayor Dave’s leadership

In the latest Budget announcement, it was revealed that the Council's external debt has continued to fall over the past year from £69 million to £65.7 million. This is another huge reduction from the £90.7 million of debt that the administration inherited when the Council became a unitary authority in April 2009, just before Mayor Dave Hodgson was first elected. Mayor Dave said "When I was first elected it was so frustrating to find that we had a huge amount of money tied up in interest payments and debt repayments. We have been managing our debt level by making savings wherever we can whilst still maintaining quality services and limiting borrowing. Less debt means we have more funding for projects that matter to residents, such as tackling climate change, investing in our town centres and protecting green spaces. This is fantastic progress in very difficult circumstances."

7 Feb 2022
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Alistair Carmichael, banner

Cabinet Minister repeats Prime Minister's misleading claim that crime is falling - Liberal Democrats demand correction and apology in Parliament

Cabinent Minister Kwasi Kwarteng has this morning repeated dishonest comments made by Prime Minister Johnson claiming crime has fallen in the UK, when it has actually increased by 14%, on BBC's Sunday Morning Show. He said that the Prime Minister was right to say that crime has gone down, because "on the doorstep people are saying progress is being made." The Liberal Democrats accused the Business Secretary of having "doubled down on a blatant lie."

6 Feb 2022
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