The new Mayor of Honiton Peter Halse with ex mayor David Foster and Deputy Mayor John Zarzcynski. Photo by Terry Ife. Ref mhh 0190-21-14TI To order your copy of this photograph go to www.midweekherald.co.uk and click on myphotos24 (Image: Archant)
Long serving councillor Peter Halse was officially sworn in as the new Mayor of Honiton.
Invited guests, including past town mayors and fellow councillors, were in attendance at a mayor making ceremony held at the new Beehive community centre in Dowell Street.
He takes over from Councillor David Foster. Cllr Halse has served on the town council for more than 25 years and also sits on East Devon District Council.
Councillor John Zarczynski takes on the role of deputy town mayor.
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