Council opening hours throughout Christmas
Some Westmorland and Furness Council offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays. Read the full list of Council opening hours during the festive period.
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
Penrith Town Council: South Ward
A by-election was held on 27 November 2025 for one councillor for the South Ward of Penrith Town Council.
Seats: 1
Turnout: 20.96%
Ballot papers rejected: 1
| Candidate name | Candidate description | Votes recorded (E=Elected) |
|---|---|---|
| DEACON, Alex | Liberal Democrats | 225 (E) |
| HOUSTON, Mike | ReformUK - Changing Politics for Good | 140 |
| LAWSON, Kimberley Jane | The Green Party | 42 |
Penrith Town Council: West Ward
Only one candidate stood as a councillor for the West ward of Penrith Town Council. A poll was not held, and the candidate was elected unopposed.
Seats: 1
| Candidate name | Candidate description |
|---|---|
| DIPPITA, Vivo | Liberal Democrats |
Barrow Town Council: Barrow Island Ward
A by-election was held on 7 August 2025 for one councillor for the Barrow Island Ward of Barrow Town Council.
Seats: 1
Turnout: 20.33%
Ballot papers rejected: 1
| Candidate name | Candidate description | Votes recorded (E=Elected) |
|---|---|---|
| HOLMES, Nathan | Reform UK | 162 (E) |
| MCDONNELL, John | Conservatives | 39 |
| SCHOFIELD, David George | Labour Party | 120 |
Barrow Town Council: Risedale Ward
A by-election was held on 7 August 2025 for two councillors for the Risedale Ward of Barrow Town Council.
Seats: 2
Turnout: 16.40%
Ballot papers rejected: 3
| Candidate name | Candidate description | Votes recorded (E=Elected) |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOUAD, Therese Mary | Labour Party | 179 |
| BISPHAM, Anne | Conservatives | 76 |
| CHURCHER, Sienna Zan | Reform UK | 414 (E) |
| MARSHALL, Sonjie | Conservatives | 68 |
| RUDD, Colin John | Reform UK | 414 (E) |
| SCROGHAM, Karl Anthony | Labour Party | 177 |
| WEIR-PRESTON, Ethan Jack | Liberal Democrats | 47 |
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
| Candidate name | Candidate description | Votes recorded (E=Elected) |
|---|---|---|
| BRANNEY, Virginia Elizabeth | Labour Party Candidate | 28 |
| MARTLAND, Tim | Liberal Democrats | 411 (E) |
| NICHOLSON, Peter Colin | Independent | 48 |
| 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
| Candidate name | 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 Good | 126 |
| Woods, Paul Anthony | The Green Party | 57 |
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
| Candidate name | Description | Votes recorded (E) = Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews, Tallis Mary Isabella | 29 | |
| Dippita, Vivo | The Labour Party Candidate | 59 |
| Kelley, Ron | Liberal democrats | 319 (E) |
| Lang, Treena | ReformUK - Changing Politics for Good | 142 |