TWO councillors were co-opted to Bovey Tracey Town Council at a recent meeting.

Cllr Lisa Robillard-Webb and Cllr Hannah Mills-Brown were duly elected to represent Heathfield ward.

What happened elsewhere in the meeting?

► Councillors agreed to establish a group to recommend actions to promote more effective communication between the Council and the community.

► Delegated authority was given to the Recreation, Parks and Property committee to select and appoint the successful tender for the Mill Marsh Park Play Area Redevelopment; should an appointment be made it is anticipated the work will begin in September.

► The Southwest in Bloom 2023 judging will take place on Tuesday, July 11.

► The Carnival Committee will begin summer celebrations with 'Picnic in the Park' on Saturday, July 29, which will be followed by a fun-filled week ending with the Carnival on Saturday, August 5, and the Summer Fete on Sunday, August 6.

► Councillors agreed to discuss a hedgehog project proposal at the next meeting of the Recreation, Parks and Property committee on Monday, July 10.

► Cllr Glen Kennedy was nominated as the council representative for Heathfield Rail Link Project.

► The next meeting of Full Council will take place at 7pm on Monday, September 18, at the Riverside Community Centre.