District election 2015 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 7 May 2015, were as follows:
| Affiliation | Seats |
|---|---|
| Independent | 10 |
| Conservatives | 21 |
| Liberal Democrat | 7 |
| TOTAL | 38 |
Prior to the elections held on 7 May 2015, the political balance of the Council was Conservative Group 15, Independent Alliance 9, Independent Group 4 and Liberal Democrat Group 10.
Full details of the results for each district ward can be found below:
Alston Moor District Ward
Seats: 2 Electorate: 1,748 Ballot papers issued: 1,120 Ballot papers rejected: 12 Turnout: 62.81%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin, Patricia Mary | Independent | 710 | Yes |
| Haldon, Timothy Alan | Independent | 446 | |
| Hymers, David | The Conservative Party Candidate | 487 | Yes |
Appleby (Appleby) District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan, Alan Keith | Independent | Yes |
Appleby (Bongate) District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connell, Andrew Nicholas | Liberal Democrats | Yes |
Askham District Ward
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1,121 Ballot papers issued: 787 Ballot papers rejected: 9 Turnout: 69.40%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slee, Michael Donald Randall | The Conservative Party Candidate | 432 | Yes |
| Smith, Darrell Jon | Liberal Democrats | 337 |
Brough District Ward
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1,088 Ballot papers issued: 730 Ballot papers rejected: 12 Turnout: 65.99%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith, John Malcolm | 392 | Yes | |
| Tench, Ian Roger | Independent | 314 |
Crosby Ravensworth District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raine, Joan Elizabeth | Conservative | Yes |
Dacre District Ward
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1,194 Ballot papers issued: 920 Ballot papers rejected: 11 Turnout: 76.13%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire, Judith Margaret | Liberal Democrats | 503 | Yes |
| Harrison, Hugh | 393 |
Eamont District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers, Ian Edmund | Conservative | Yes |
Greystoke District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealby, Richard Harper | Conservative | Yes |
Hartside District Ward
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1,054 Ballot papers issued: 812 Ballot papers rejected: 20 Turnout: 75.13%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle-Clarke, Susan Jane | 334 | ||
| Orchard, Sheila | The Conservative Party Candidate | 438 | Yes |
Hesket District Ward
Seats: 2 Electorate: 2,509 Ballot papers issued: 1,765 Ballot papers rejected: 56 Turnout: 68.11%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grisedale, Lesley Ann | The Conservative Party Candidate | 825 | Yes |
| Martin, Elaine Mary | The Conservative Party Candidate | 1,094 | Yes |
| Wicks, Debra Ann | Independent | 502 |
Kirkby Stephen District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall, Valerie | The Conservative Party Candidate | Yes | |
| Ladhams, Trevor Charles | Independent | Yes |
Kirkby Thore District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawrey Cookson, John Henry Crackenthorpe | Yes |
Kirkoswald District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson, Mary | Independent | Yes |
Langwathby District Ward
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1,275 Ballot papers issued: 916 Ballot papers rejected: 16 Turnout: 70.59%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks, Douglas Hugh | 494 | Yes | |
| Marsden, Alan William | Independent | 151 | |
| Wentworth Waites, Thomas Willliam | The Conservative Party Candidate | 239 |
Lazonby District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolson, Gordon Macpherson | Conservative | Yes |
Long Marton District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong, Maurice Allan | Conservative | Yes |
Morland District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonkin, Michael Christopher | Independent | Yes |
Orton with Tebay District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd, Adrian John | Conservative | Yes |
Penrith Carleton District Ward
Seats: 1 Electorate: 1,253 Ballot papers issued: 909 Ballot papers rejected: 60 Turnout: 67.76%
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| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen, John Grattan | Liberal Democrats | 264 | |
| Breen, Paula | The Conservative Party Candidate | 525 | Yes |
Penrith East District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eyles, Michael Denis | Liberal Democrat | Yes | |
| Lynch, John Charles | Conservative | Yes |
Penrith North District Ward
Seats: 3 Electorate: 3,402 Ballot papers issued: 2,143 Ballot papers rejected: 38 Turnout: 61.87%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden, Deborah Mary | Liberal Democrats | 1,037 | Yes |
| Howse, Robin John | Liberal Democrats | 909 | Yes |
| Jackson, Scott Michael | The Conservative Party Candidate | 773 | Yes |
| Ridley, Stephen | The Conservative Party Candidate | 746 | |
| Rockliffe-King, Geoffrey | Labour Party | 606 | |
| Whipp, David | The Conservative Party Candidate | 742 |
Penrith Pategill District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins, John Michael | Liberal Democrat | Yes |
Penrith South District Ward
Seats: 2 Electorate: 2,045 Ballot papers issued: 1,179 Ballot papers rejected: 19 Turnout: 56.72%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgin, Roger | Liberal Democrats | 302 | |
| Clark, Margaret | Independent | 576 | Yes |
| Temple, Malcolm | The Conservative Party Candidate | 615 | Yes |
Penrith West District Ward
Seats: 2 Electorate: 2,408 Ballot papers issued: 1,304 Ballot papers rejected: 32 Turnout: 52.82%
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayers, Jamie Nicholas | Labour Party | 475 | |
| Taylor, Virginia Christine | Liberal Democrats | 571 | Yes |
| Thompson, John George | The Conservative Party Candidate | 545 | Yes |
Ravenstonedale District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowcroft, Angela Marie | Conservative | Yes |
Shap District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen, John Mervyn | Conservative | Yes |
Skelton District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaty, Kevin Michael | Conservative | Yes |
Ullswater District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogg, Alistair Richard | Conservative | Yes |
Warcop District Ward
This ward was uncontested.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson, William | Independent | Yes |
Dated: Thursday, 7 May 2015