Mr Cornwell will represent St Michael’s ward on Honiton Town Council.

INDEPENDENT candidate Nick Cornwell has been elected to serve on Honiton town council following a by-election in St Michael’s ward yesterday (Thursday).

Two candidates were vying for the vacancy - Mr Cornwell and Neil Foster, also an independent - following the resignation of Jeff Ayres.

The turnout for vote was just over 12 per cent.

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