It’s not for reasons of nostalgia or tradition that I will be calling on Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to reverse his decision to close Teignmouth Hospital, at the Devon County Council Health Committee in June. It is because Teignmouth Hospital can play a very real part in the modern […]

The fight to save Teignmouth Hospital goes on. As a Group, the Liberal Democrat councillors on Teignbridge have submitted a Motion for the full council meeting on 12 January.The Motion has been formally proposed by Cllr David Cox and seconded by Cllr Nina Jefferies.Cllr David Cox said: “We haven’t given up, trying to save Teignmouth […]

Teignmouth Town Council voted Tuesday night to write to demand the Health Minister deal with the dire situation of NHS dentistry. A Teignmouth Dental Surgery had stopped providing NHS treatment. New data reveals no dental practices in Devon are accepting new NHS patientsCllr Martin Wrigley has accused the Government of “breaking” the dental system due […]

Financial Support: Citizens Advice Teignbridge Citizens Advice offer free, impartial advice on debt, benefits, employment, and housing problems. They can help households make sure you’re getting all the support they are entitled to.https://citizensadviceteignbridge.org.uk  Advice Line 0344 411 1444 Universal Credit If people have lost their job or had their hours reduced, they might be eligible […]

Crowds of people held a demonstration atf Teignmouth on Sunday 25th September in protest over sewage being discharged into the sea by South West Water. Protesters signed a giant post card, which will be delivered to South West Water. The protest was organised by local councillors Martin Wrigley representing Dawlish and David Cox representing Teignmouth. […]

This morning I went to Frobisher Woods and the Higher Exeter Road TE3 site with Cllr Andrew Henderson – Teignmouth Tree Warden. We spoke to the contractors about cutting down trees, we had a copy of the plans and tree and hedgerow plan (Arboricultural Method Statement).Teign Trees are strictly adhering to the plans, they know […]

Shocking news Devon County Council has a ‘black hole’ of £40 million, however with ‘offer ledger’ debit it could be almost £160 million. Government cuts in council funding has played its part; However Torbay Council has shown the way strong leadership from elected councillors and officers can buck the trend. Sadly we lost the vote […]

Millions of households across the UK are struggling to make their incomes stretch to cover the rising cost of living. That is why the government is providing over £15 billion in further support, targeted particularly on those with the greatest need. This package is in addition to the over £22 billion announced previously, with government […]

Teignmouth’s Bitton Park, could help residents of Teign Housing ‘s sheltered housing complex – Bitton Court deal with the energy cost time bomb, already resident are spending a quarter of their income on heating. Early days, but research by Cllr Richard Ash in to micro energy generation has shown community-owned heat networks setting up energy […]

On Monday Teignbridge opened up the Household Support fund for applications from residents in financial hardship. In three days, they have received 100 requests, reflecting the difficulties that some of our residents are facing. Teignbridge are processing these claims as swiftly as possible and will be gradually increasing the promotion of the online application form […]

In October last year I warned South West Water (SWW) was polluting our sea and the River Teign with sewage. I was accused of ‘grandstanding’ and every barrier was put in my way of getting council to do their main duty – represent the people to powerful interests. Fortunately thanks to Cllr Huw Cox and […]