Hennock has welcomed Mark Alexander to its Parish Council.

Mark was co-opted to the Parish Council at its meeting in December.

Mark born in Chudleigh Knighton and attended Chudleigh Knighton Primary School, Teign School and Exeter College. He said: ‘I am interested in local politics and am keen to work with local people to help them enjoy the place where they live.’

Hennock Parish Council still has two vacant councillor positions: one for the Chudleigh Knighton ward and one for the village ward, representing Hennock and Teign Village.

Any residents of Chudleigh Knighton, Hennock and Teign Village who are passionate about their community and interested in becoming a councillor should contact the Parish Council clerk Elly Maynard: [email protected]