The Weybridge county councillor has resigned, forcing a byelection in May.

Christian Mahne resigned on Wednesday, March 18, leaving the councillors' page on the Surrey County Council website showing a vacant seat for Weybridge.

Councillor Andrew Kelly, tweeted: "A byelection will take place in Weybridge for the Surrey County Council seat in 7 May following resignation today of Cllr Christian Mahne."