Paul Diviani was returned to County Hall today, winning the Honiton St Paul ward in yesterday’s election.

The Conservative councillor, who is also the leader at East Devon District Council, polled 1,130 votes, ahead of UKIP candidate Peter Townsend with 790.

For more results, updates and reaction the Devon County Council elections see the Midweek Herald website.

Full Results:

Martin Paine (Green) – 169

Sally Boom (Labour) – 317

Paul Diviani (Conservative) – 1,130

Cathy Gardener (Independent) – 352

Paul Newman (Liberal Democrat) – 176

Peter Townsend (UKIP) 790

Turnout 32.71 per cent