District election 2007 results
Eden District is represented by 38 councillors across 30 district wards. Full elections to the District Council are held every four years.
The results of the last district elections, held on Thursday 3 May 2007, were as follows:
| Affiliation | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Independent | 17 |
| Conservatives | 14 |
| Liberal Democrat | 5 |
| No Party | 2 |
| TOTAL | 38 |
The overall turnout was 40.8%.
As the number of seats required to obtain control of the Council is 20, no single group has overall control.
Full details of the results for each district ward can be found by following below.
Prior to the elections held on 3 May 2007, the political balance of the Council was 20 Independent Group, 10 Conservative Group, 5 Liberal Democrat with 3 non-aligned Independents.
Alston Moor
Seats: 2 Electorate: 1700 Ballot papers issued: 719 Ballot papers rejected: 2 Turnout: 42.3%
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Alan Haldon | Independent | 235 | No |
| Bryan Metz | Independent | 498 | Yes |
| Richard Vincent Turner | Independent | 533 | Yes |
Appleby (Appleby)
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Morgan | Independent | Yes |
Appleby (Bongate)
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1350 Ballot papers issued: 455 Ballot papers rejected: 1 Turnout: 33.7%
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Cook | Liberal Democrat | 179 | No |
| Ella Langan | Independent | 275 | Yes |
Askham
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1126 Ballot papers issued: 478 Ballot papers rejected: 2 Turnout: 42.5%
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lowis | Conservative | 311 | Yes |
| John Colin Stones | Liberal Democrat | 165 | No |
Brough
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Smith | Independent | Yes |
Crosby Ravensworth
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1132 Ballot papers issued: 631 Ballot papers rejected: 4 Turnout: 55.8%
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Morris | Independent | 295 | No |
| Joan Elizabeth Raine | Conservative | 332 | Yes |
Dacre
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1154 Ballot papers issued: 573 Ballot papers rejected: 1 Turnout: 49.7%
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Harrison | Independent | 331 | Yes |
| Peter Brian Huddleston | Conservative | 241 | No |
Eamont
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold William Threlkeld | Independent | Yes |
Greystoke
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy Hylton Fisher | Independent | Yes |
Hartside
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Orchard | Independent | Yes |
Hesket
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Ann Grisedale | Conservative | Yes | |
| Bert Richardson | Conservative | Yes |
Kirkby Thore
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1174 Ballot papers issued: 468 Ballot papers rejected: 1 Turnout: 39.9%
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Crackanthorpe Sawrey-Cookson | Independent | 412 | Yes |
| Eric George Wilson | The Labour Party | 55 | No |
Kirkby Stephen
Seats: 2 Electorate: 2085 Ballot papers issued: 849 Ballot papers rejected: 1 Turnout: 40.7%
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Charles Ladhams | no party | 591 | Yes |
| Nicholas John Barry Locke | Liberal Democrat | 190 | No |
| Glenys Margaret Lumley | Conservative | 530 | Yes |
Kirkoswald
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1143 Ballot papers issued: 440 Ballot papers rejected: 2 Turnout: 38.5%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Juliet Bates | Green Party | 100 | No |
| Mary Robinson | Independent | 338 | Yes |
Langwathby
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1226 Ballot papers issued: 498 Ballot papers rejected: 7 Turnout: 40.6%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Michael Holliday | Independent | 331 | Yes |
| Alan William Marsden | Green Party | 160 | No |
Lazonby
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Brunskill | Independent | Yes |
Long Marton
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorne Richardson | Conservative | Yes |
Morland
Seats: 1 Electorate: 982 Ballot papers issued: 457 Ballot papers rejected: 1 Turnout: 46.5%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Thomas Jackson | Conservative | 251 | Yes |
| David Andrew Robinson | Independent | 205 | No |
Orton with Tebay
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1103 Ballot papers issued: 515 Ballot papers rejected: 0 Turnout: 46.4%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter John Newman Knowles | Conservative | 254 | No |
| Margaret Elizabeth Wilcox | Liberal Democrat | 258 | Yes |
Penrith Carleton
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1265 Ballot papers issued: 553 Ballot papers rejected: 2 Turnout: 43.7%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Anne Bell | Liberal Democrat | 381 | Yes |
| John Michael Reid | Conservative | 170 | No |
Penrith East
Seats: 2 Electorate: 2111 Ballot papers issued: 630 Ballot papers rejected: 2 Turnout: 29.8%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graeme Collingwood | Independent | 252 | No |
| Michael Denis Eyles | Liberal Democrat | 318 | Yes |
| John Charles Lynch | Conservative | 314 | Yes |
Penrith North
Seats: 3 Electorate: 3405 Ballot papers issued: 993 Ballot papers rejected: 0 Turnout: 29.2%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Burgin | Liberal Democrat | 417 | Yes |
| Michael Davidson | Independent | 531 | Yes |
| Gordon MacPherson Nicolson | Conservative | 523 | Yes |
| Geoffrey Rockliffe-King | The Labour Party | 186 | No |
Penrith Pategill
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Nicholson | Independent | Yes |
Penrith South
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Phillips | Independent | Yes | |
| Malcolm Temple | Conservative | Yes |
Penrith West
Seats: 2 Electorate: 2334 Ballot papers issued: 527 Ballot papers rejected: 3 Turnout: 22.6%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Nineham | Independent | 324 | Yes |
| John George Thompson | Conservative | 276 | Yes |
| Allen Lindsay Williams | The Labour Party | 116 | No |
Ravenstonedale
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| George William Boustead | Conservative | Yes |
Shap
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1085 Ballot papers issued: 557 Ballot papers rejected: 1 Turnout: 51.3%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Hughes | Liberal Democrat | 286 | Yes |
| Thomas Scott Anthony Lowther | Conservative | 270 | No |
Skelton
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Richard Savage | Independent | Yes |
Ullswater
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney John Simpson | Conservative | Yes |
Warcop
This ward was uncontested
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Patterson | no party | Yes |
Parish Council Elections
Parish council elections were also held on 3 May 2007 in the parishes of Bandleyside (Ormside ward), Crosby Ravensworth, Greystoke (Motherby ward), Mungrisdale and Ousby (Ousby ward). See the results of the parish council elections.