Councillor Anne Lonsdale's personal blog

Welcome to my blog†.



My name is Anne Lonsdale, Teignbridge District Councillor and Kingsteignton Town Councillor. I am a Liberal Democrat Member for Kingsteignton West Ward in South Devon, which comprises the Parishes of Kingsteignton West and Teigngrace.



My committee membership within the District Council includes the Overview & Scrutiny and Development Control Committees. I am also a member of the Licensing Act 2003 Committee and a substitute for the Licensing Sub Committees.



My responsibilities within the Parish Council include Recreation & Footpaths and Community Hall & The Fountain.



The purpose of this site is to try and keep you informed about my role and provide you with information about developments in Teignbridge District Council and our local Ward Kingsteignton West.



I will clarify my responsibilities in future blogs...

Sunday 17 May 2009

Stover Canal

I attended a slide show and talk on the history of the Stover Canal and the plans for its future. This was given by the Chairman of Stover Canal Society. I had previously bought the book by Helen Harris ' The Haytor Granite Tramway and Stover Canal. Mr Harding's presentation gave the experience of "living " in the age of the 18th Century and the Templer family. My daughter accompanied me and we indulged in a delightful supper given by the committee to which we gladly gave a monetry contribution which will go towards the further clearing of the canal giving an added amenity to the community enjoying the countryside along Templer Way a walking route described in 'Kingsteignton Ways' the parish walks guide, www.stovercanal.co.uk

Tuesday 12 May 2009

Swine Flu and what to do.

Only one case has been found in Devon and that was in the Torbay Area. There is no need for hysteria say our Emergency Office. His job is to make sure that the flow of business continues as usual.
If you have concerns about your family's health you may wish to contact NHS Direct before making an unnecessary visit to your doctor. Alternatively you may wish to call them on 0845 4647.

Monday 11 May 2009

Kingsteignton goes to Orbec

On 3rd July 2009 Kingsteignton Twinning Association will start their five day visit to their twinned town of Orbec in Normandy. This will be my second trip to Orbec where I discovered among other things that their postmen drive around in yellow vans. This year our trip includes a visit to Monet's Garden. Kingsteignton/Orbec Twinning Association (KOTA) are looking for new Members, click here for website