Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of Councillor Ken Taylor at the age of 70.

Mr Taylor was elected to Anglesey Council as a ward member for Bro'r Llynnoedd in May 2022.

The Plaid Cymru councillor, originally from Elim, served as chairman of the local authority's planning and licensing committees and had only just been re-elected to the roles earlier this month.

First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, said: "I was with him only a few days ago, celebrating a historic election result - a result to which Ken contributed greatly. It was lovely to share that moment with him after years of campaigning together."

"A proud Welshman through and through, he loved his country and was a faithful servant to his community as a councillor. He will be greatly missed. I send my condolences to his loved ones."

Anglesey Council said Mr Taylor was a "dedicated and valued member" of the authority who showed "great diligence and careful judgement" in his committee roles.

They added his "contribution and commitment" to the communities of Bro'r Llynnoedd and Anglesey "will be fondly remembered".

Council leader Gary Pritchard said: "It is with great shock and sadness that we have learned of Ken's sudden passing. Ken was a hardworking and conscientious member of the Plaid Cymru group and county council. He carried out his duties with dedication, integrity and humour."

"He was immensely proud to serve his local community in Bro'r Llynnoedd and was deeply committed to representing their interests."

"As chair of the planning and orders committee, he played an important role in the decision making that shaped communities across Anglesey. He approached this work with fairness, diligence and a strong sense of responsibility."

"On behalf of the county council, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and all who knew him."

Mr Taylor, who lived in Valley, was also a governor at both Ysgol Gynradd Bodedern and Ysgol Uwchradd Bodedern.

He also attended community council meetings in the three villages of Bodedern, Llanfair-yn-Neuwbll and Valley.

Cllr Gwilym O Jones, an independent councillor for the Bro'r Llynnoedd ward, said: "Ken was a colleague and a friend. He was also a committed representative for our local communities."

"He cared deeply about the area and the people he served, and he approached his role with dedication and humility."

"It was a privilege to work alongside him. He will be greatly missed, both personally and professionally, and my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."

Dylan J Williams. Anglesey Council's chief executive, said: "Ken was a respected and committed member of the council who contributed significantly to its work."

"He demonstrated a strong sense of duty and public service throughout his time as a councillor. His decisive and passionate approach were greatly valued by us, as officers, as well as his fellow members. He will be missed."

Ynys Môn MP Llinos Medi, a former leader of Anglesey Council, said Mr Taylor "made sure everyone knew his roots", describing him as "a proud Welshman, a passionate Plaid supporter and a lifelong friend".

She said: "Ken, thank you for your friendship, your constant support, and for allowing so many of us to know you. Today there is a huge void for his family, the community of Valley, and Anglesey."

"Thinking of Dylan and Delyth, the family and close friends who have lost Ken, he was one in a million."