Tenby has co-opted a new councillor for the seaside town’s south ward.

Following the resignation of Cllr Jason Rossiter back in April, the Town Council were looking to fill yet another position.

At their July meeting, with no call for an election, members were able to co-opt after a number of applicants had come forward to fill the role, before the Summer recess

Mayor, Cllr Dai Morgan welcomed all to the meeting and explained how the process worked to prospective candidates present.

Three prospective co-option candidates explained in more detail their reasons for wishing to join Tenby Town Council and responded to questions from Councillors.

Following a written ballot vote, it was resolved that Mrs Michelle Evans be co-opted to fill the vacant seat in the South Ward.

In her submission to the Town Council, Mrs. Evans who explained that she worked at the Ronniz restaurant on High Street, and prior to that was store manager at M&Co for six years prior to the business going into administration, said she would be ‘extremely proud and honoured’ to support the Town and community that both herself and her family feel so lucky to be part of.

“I pride myself in helping and supporting people where I can and I firmly believe that I could be a real asset to the Town Council and the community that it serves,” she stated.