A TEENAGER has been left celebrating after becoming the youngest councillor in Worcestershire following a by-election victory.

George Duffy, 19, has been elected to Wychavon District Council in the Droitwich west seat for the Conservatives.

While his mates were out hitting the bars and clubs to de-stress after their university exams George, who helps run a farm, was pounding the streets to try and win over voters.

In the end he polled 281 votes, beating Labour’s Alan Humphries who ended up with 161 as runner-up.

He is the son of Councillor Lynne Duffy, a well-known politician who is the deputy leader of Wychavon County Council and sits on Worcestershire County Council.

George, of Little Hill, near Droitwich, works at Gloverspiece Minifarm in Ladywood.

He said he was inspired to get involved in politics by helping his mum and other politicians canvass over the years.

Council chiefs in Wychavon have gone through the record books and say he is the youngest councillor they have ever had.

He said: “I’m very proud to have been elected to serve the people of Droitwich west and to have the honour of being Wychavon’s youngest ever councillor.

“I hope my election will help inspire other young people to get involved in local politics both in Droitwich and across Wychavon, and help make the council more approachable for young people.

“I’ve worked with my mum for a while now and we’ve built quite a good working relationship so I don’t think having her on the council as well will be an issue.

“I’m going to get myself settled and then I intend to put a lot of effort into really understanding the issues facing residents both in Droitwich and Wychavon and working hard for them.”

Cllr Linda Robinson, the leader of Wychavon District Council, said she wanted other young people to follow in his footsteps.

“I’m delighted to welcome George onto the council,” she said.

“He’ll bring fresh and new ideas as well as a different view from a younger generation which will benefit decision-making.

“I’d encourage other young people to put themselves forward for election and help make a difference to the place where they live.”

Andrew Morgan finished third for UKIP with 132 votes while Adrian Key from the Liberal Democrats came fourth with 97.