A former mayor of Weston has died.

Weston Mercury: Cllr Mike Lyall was Weston's mayor from 2018-19. Picture: Weston Town CouncilCllr Mike Lyall was Weston's mayor from 2018-19. Picture: Weston Town Council (Image: Archant)

Mike Lyall spent eight years on Weston Town Council from 2011-19 and four years on North Somerset Council.

Cllr Lyall served as the town’s mayor from 2018-19.

Weston Mercury: Weston Mayor Cllr Mike Lyall making the first pitch at Weston Jets baseball team's opening game. Chairman Kevin Robson presenting the ball to the Mayor. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston Mayor Cllr Mike Lyall making the first pitch at Weston Jets baseball team's opening game. Chairman Kevin Robson presenting the ball to the Mayor. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston’s mayor, Mark Canniford, said: “Mike was a helpful, conscientious and friendly councillor.

“He and his wife, Margaret were very popular in Weston as mayor and mayoress and supported many people in the town.

Weston Mercury: Weston Mayor Cllr Mike Lyall and Mayoress Margaret Lyall opening the new Canberra Road play area. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston Mayor Cllr Mike Lyall and Mayoress Margaret Lyall opening the new Canberra Road play area. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

“He will be really missed by his friends and colleagues.

“I send my kindest wishes to Margaret, his family and friends which I am sure my councillor and officer colleagues will echo.”

Weston Mercury: Weston Mayor Cllr Mike Lyall making the first pitch at Weston Jets baseball team's opening game. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston Mayor Cllr Mike Lyall making the first pitch at Weston Jets baseball team's opening game. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Town clerk, Malcolm Nicholson, added: “I can only echo councillor Canniford’s comments.

“For me as clerk, Mike Lyall was always a pleasure to work with, both as a councillor and in his year as Mayor, and I and all the staff will miss him very much.”