Parish and town council by-election results

The results of by-elections held throughout the year, from May 2024 onwards.

By-elections held in 2025 

Kendal Town Council: Kendal Highgate Ward

A by-election was held on Tuesday 20 May 2025 for one councillor for the Kendal Highgate ward of Kendal Town Council.

Seats: 1

Turnout: 29.91%

Ballot papers rejected: 4

Results of the Kendal Town Council HIghgate Ward by-election
Candidate name Candidate Description Votes Recorded (E=Elected)
BRANNEY, Virginia Elizabeth Labour Party Candidate 28
MARTLAND, Tim Liberal Democrats 411 (E)
NICHOLSON, Peter Colin Independent48
WICKHAM, Claire Green Party 76

 

Kendal Town Council: Kendal Nether Ward

A by-election was held on Thursday 27 March 2025 for one councillor for the Kendal Nether ward of Kendal Town Council.

Seats: 1

Turnout: 21.38%

Ballot papers rejected: 3

Result of the Kendal Town Council Nether Ward by-election
Candidate Description Votes recorded (E) = Elected
Cope, Robin Michael Labour Party Candidate 23
Falshaw, Sharon Liberal Democrats 505 (E)
Pimlott, James Giles ReformUK - Changing Politics for Good126
Woods, Paul Anthony The Green Party57

Penrith Town Council: Penrith East ward

A by-election was held on Thursday 27 March 2025 for one councillor for the Penrith East ward of Penrith Town Council.

Seats: 1

Turnout: 22.05%

Ballot papers rejected: 1

Results of the Penrith Town Council East ward by-election
Candidate nameDescriptionVotes recorded (E) = Elected
Andrews, Tallis Mary Isabella  29
Dippita, Vivo The Labour Party Candidate 59
Kelley, RonLiberal democrats 319 (E)
Lang, Treena ReformUK - Changing Politics for Good142