A FORMER councillor who spent half-a-century representing her ward members has been honoured by Mid Devon District Council.

Mary Turner sat on Tiverton Town Council, alongside her husband Ron, and Mid Devon District Council for many years.

Her dedication to her ward has now been recognised with the naming of a new street after her.

Following the completion of 26 social housing homes by Mid Devon District Council, situated in Palmerston Park, Tiverton the new road through the development has been officially named Turner Rise.

After the official opening ceremony at Turner Rise, Alderman Mary Turner was presented with a photo montage of the new development by current Leader of the Council, Bob Deed.