COUNCILLOR Peter Edge has been elected as the new mayor of Wilton.

He said: "It is a great honour and privilege."

Cllr Edge was previously mayor 28 years ago in 1989.

A special mayor making ceremony was held on Tuesday.

Mr Edge takes on the role from Cllr Trevor Batchelder.

He added: "There are lots of exciting projects happening in Wilton . I'm keen to promote youth and sports facilities in Wilton and am very keen to get the British Cycling Race back in the town."

The deputy mayor is Cllr Ivan Seviour.