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Kev's Column: Torbay Weekly

Kevin has been asked to write a fortnightly column for the new Torbay Weekly and you read the first edition of it (Published on Thursday 9th April 2020) here.

Waste Collection Pay Cut Proposal Binned

Torbay’s MP Kevin Foster has welcomed the announcement a proposed pay cut for some of Torbay’s bin collection staff he had branded as “appalling” has been binned. Several grades of staff including waste collection supervisors were being asked to take pay cuts, ranging from 7.5% to 20%.

Kev's Column: Coronavirus

Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Herald Express and you can read the latest edition (Published on Wednesday 1st April 2020) here.

Kev's Column: Coronavirus

Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Herald Express and you can read the latest edition (Published on Wednesday 4th March 2020) here.

Getting New Station Scheme Back On Track

There is new hope for a project to build a new station at Edginswell as the Government announced a third round of the New Stations Fund. The latest round will see £20m spent by the Government either building new or re-opening stations closed during the Beeching Era, such as Goodrington.

£620,000 to Tackle Rough Sleeping in Torbay

Torbay’s MP Kevin Foster has welcomed news Torbay will receive an additional £620,000 to tackle rough sleeping this year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community. The Government has announced councils will receive a share of an additional £112 million through the Rough Sleepin

Kevin Backs Pledges To Increase Maximum Sentences For Animal Cruelty

Torbay’s MP Kevin Foster recently renewed his pledge to support changing the law to increase the maximum sentences for animal cruelty. Currently, Courts in England & Wales can only punish the most serious animal cruelty offences with a maximum of up to six months in prison, a banning order and

Kev's Column: Bus Funding

Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Herald Express and you can read the latest edition (Published on Wednesday 19th February 2020) below: Bus Funding The Government has announced £30 million of extra Bus Funding will be paid directly to local councils. The money was part of an o

Kev's Column: Brexit Day

Every fortnight Kevin writes a "Kev's Column" for the Herald Express and you can read the latest edition (Published on Wednesday 5th February 2020) here.