On Thursday 27 March 2025 by-elections were held for:
- one councillor to Kendal Town Council, Nether ward
- one councillor to Penrith Town Council, East ward
A by-election for one councillor to the Highgate ward of Kendal Town Council was due to be held on 27 March. This has been postponed due to the death of a candidate.
By-election for Kendal Town Council: Nether ward
Notices
- Kendal Town Council: Notice of Election (PDF , 122KB)
- Kendal Town Council - Nether Ward: Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF , 120KB)
Results
Seats: 1
Turnout: 21.38 %
Ballot papers rejected: 3
| Candidate | Description | Votes Recorded (E) = Elected |
|---|---|---|
| Cope, Robin Michael | Labour Party Candidate | 23 |
| Falshaw, Sharon | Liberal Democrats | 505 (elected) |
| Pimlott, James Giles | ReformUK - Changing Politics for Good | 126 |
| Woods, Paul Anthony | The Green Party | 57 |
By-election for Penrith Town Council: East ward
Notices
- Penrith Town Council: Notice of Election (PDF , 119KB)
- Penrith Town Council - East Ward: Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF , 120KB)
Results
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 |
Postponed by-election for Kendal Town Council: Highgate ward
A by-election for the Highgate ward of Kendal Town Council was also due to be held on 27 March. This was postponed due to the death of one of the candidates.
Notice of Countermanded Poll: Kendal Town Council, Highgate Ward (PDF , 108KB)
A new election for this ward will take place no later than 35 working days after Thursday 27 March.
A Notice of Election will be published and new nominations can be made. The candidates that remain validly nominated do not have to submit new nominations and will be on the ballot paper.
There will be new deadlines for voters to apply to register to vote, or apply for an absent vote. They will be published when the new date is fixed.
Registration, absent vote and Voter Authority Certificate deadlines
The deadlines for the by-elections are listed below:
- register to vote - 11 March
- apply for, change or cancel a postal vote - 12 March
- apply for a proxy vote - 19 March
- apply for a Voter Authority Certificate - 19 March
- apply for an emergency proxy vote - 5pm on polling day, 27 March