VOTERS in the Launceston Central electoral division have elected a new Cornwall Councillor, following the resignation of Councillor Alex Folkes.

Liberal Democrat Gemma Massey was elected as Cornwall Councillor for Launceston Central.

The result of the by election held on Thursday, January 14 was:

John William Allman (Christian People's Alliance) — 12

Valerie Gay Bugden-Cawsey (Conservative Party Candidate) — 226

Roger Michael Creagh-Osborne (Green Party) — 65

Gemma Massey (Liberal Democrats) — 515

The turnout was 31.3%