Residents in Tovil went to the polls yesterday to chose a new parish councillor.

There were two candidates.

Adam Hogg of Beaconsfield Road was elected with 161 votes.

Ash Young from Melrose Close received 100 votes.

Mr Hogg joins his mother Susan Hogg, sister Abigail Hogg and brother Roger Hogg on the council.

He replaces his father, Michael Hogg, who resigned in September.