Northern Ireland

SDLP appoints Paul Blake as Fermanagh and Omagh councillor

The SDLP has selected Paul Blake to be a new councillor for the party
The SDLP has selected Paul Blake to be a new councillor for the party The SDLP has selected Paul Blake to be a new councillor for the party

THE SDLP has selected Paul Blake to be a new councillor for the party on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.

He will fill the seat vacated by Patricia Rogers, who recently announced she was standing down to focus on her family.

Mr Blake thanked Ms Rogers for her work, and said it was an "honour to be selected to represent our community".

He said he has been a party activist for several years, adding: "I am very proud of where I come from and I am hopeful that we can build a better future for people here."