By-elections held in 2026
Hawcoat and Newbarns ward
A by-election was held on Thursday 4 June 2026 for one councillor for the Hawcoat and Newbarns ward of Westmorland and Furness Council.
Seats: 1
Turnout: 27.16%
Ballot papers rejected: 7
| Candidate name | Candidate description | Votes recorded (E = Elected) |
|---|---|---|
| ATKINSON, Rebekah | Green Party | 121 |
| EDWARDS, Hazel | Reform UK | 1139 (E) |
| FAWCETT, Marco | The Conservative Party Candidate | 447 |
| LEACH, Mike | Labour Party | 576 |
| PICKTHALL, Stephen | Liberal Democrats | 69 |
Penrith South ward
A by-election was held on Thursday 12 March 2026 for one councillor for the Penrith South ward of Westmorland and Furness Council.
Seats: 1
Turnout: 23.51%
Ballot papers rejected: 4
| Candidate name | Candidate Description | Votes Recorded (E = Elected) |
|---|---|---|
| HOFFMAN, Emilia Louise | The Green Party | 225 |
| HOUSTON, Michael John | ReformUK - Changing Politics for Good | 588 |
| JAYSON, Barbara | Liberal Democrat | 749 (E) |
| TOLMIE, Maiki | The Conservative and Unionist Party | 173 |
By-elections held in 2025
Eamont and Shap ward
A by-election was held on Thursday 27 February 2025 for one councillor for the Eamont and Shap ward of Westmorland and Furness Council.
Seats: 1
Turnout: 34.07%
Ballot papers rejected: 0
| Candidate | Description | Votes recorded (E) = Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Davies, Jonathan | Putting Cumbria First | 76 |
| Meanwell, Hector Harold | The Conservative Party Candidate | 241 |
| Pottinger, Pamela | Green Party Candidate | 68 |
| Vecqueray, Nicki | Liberal Democrats | 769(E) |
By-elections held in 2024
Kirkby Stephen and Tebay ward
A by-election was held on Thursday 31 October 2024 for one councillor for the Kirkby Stephen and Tebay ward of Westmorland and Furness Council.
Seats: 1
Turnout: 26.17%
Ballot papers rejected: 7
| Candidate | Party | Votes Recorded (E) = Elected |
|---|---|---|
| BELL, Pat | The Conservative Party Candidate | 186 |
| WAITE, Adrian Harvey Martin | Liberal Democrats | 887 (E) |
Grange and Cartmel ward
A by-election was held on Thursday 17 October 2024 for one councillor for the Grange and Cartmel ward of Westmorland and Furness Council.
Seats: 1
Turnout: 2,589
Ballot papers rejected: 17
| Candidate | Party | Votes Recorded (E) = Elected |
|---|---|---|
| BLOOMER, Tim | Liberal Democrats | 2, 180 (E) |
| MCLAREN, Tor | The Conservative Party Candidate | 392 |