Kingsteignton Town Council has a new face serving as mayor after four years.

Councillor Dave Ripping was formerly elected as the 2025/26 Mayor of Kingsteignton at the town council’s annual meeting on Wednesday (May 7).

He replaces councillor Ron Peart, who has served seven terms as town mayor; between 2016 and 2019 and from 2021 until 2025.

Councillor Alys Tillson-Hawke was elected to serve as deputy mayor for the 2025/26 term.

The previous deputy mayor was councillor Julie Scagell.