At Neyland Town Council's last meeting, held on Tuesday, April 6, Andrew Lye was voted to occupy the vacant seat of Neyland West Ward.

Councillor Lye returns to council chambers after two decades away, having left his last council job in 2001.

Until 2001, he had served over 12 years of service on Trowbridge Town Council, the county town of Wiltshire, as well as also serving on West Wiltshire District Council.

Andrew moved to Neyland in 2020 along with his partner Carol, with whom he had lived with in Johnston for the last 19 years.

Mayor of Neyland, councillor Simon Hancock said: "I congratulate councillor Lye on his election and I look forward to his working with the other members for the benefit of the townspeople."

Andrew Lye said: "I have experience behind me, but I fully accept that I will have to learn more about the town and its history, despite living in Johnston, previously.

"Moving here at the start of the first lockdown has meant that we haven't been able to meet people and get involved."

Andrew added: "The town is fortunate to have the new community hub building and when life returns to near normal, people and groups will be able to make full use of the facilities.

"I just want to work with the other town and county councillors to ensure we get the best for the town and its people.

"We are so fortunate to have the marina and the promenade, and I just want us to have a good town to live, work and enjoy in our free time."