This is a list of electoral divisions and wards in the ceremonial county of Cumbria in North West England. All changes since the re-organisation of local government following the passing of the Local Government Act 1972 are shown. The number of councillors elected for each electoral division or ward is shown in brackets.
Unitary authorities
Cumberland
Wards from 1 April 2023 (first election 5 May 2022):
Westmorland and Furness
Wards from 1 April 2023 (first election 5 May 2022):
Former county council
Cumbria
Electoral Divisions from 1 April 1974 (first election 12 April 1973) to 7 May 1981:The County of Cumbria (Electoral Divisions) Order 1973
Electoral Divisions from 7 May 1981 to 7 June 2001:The County of Cumbria (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1981
Electoral Divisions from 7 June 2001 to 2 May 2013:legislation.gov.uk - The County of Cumbria (Electoral Changes) Order 2000. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.legislation.gov.uk - The County of Cumbria (Electoral Changes) (Amendment) Order 2001. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.
Electoral Divisions from 2 May 2013 to 1 April 2023:legislation.gov.uk - The Cumbria (Electoral Changes) Order 2012. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
Former district councils Allerdale
Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 7 June 1973) to 3 May 1979:The County of Cumbria (District Wards) Order 1973
Wards from 3 May 1979 to 6 May 1999:The District of Allerdale (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1978
Wards from 6 May 1999 to 2 May 2019:legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Allerdale (Electoral Changes) Order 1998. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.
Wards from 2 May 2019 to 1 April 2023:
Barrow-in-Furness
Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 7 June 1973) to 3 May 1979:
Wards from 3 May 1979 to 6 May 1999:The Borough of Barrow-in-Furness (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1976
Wards from 6 May 1999 to 1 May 2008:legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Barrow-in-Furness (Electoral Changes) Order 1998. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.
Wards from 1 May 2008 to 1 April 2023:legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Barrow-in-Furness (Electoral Changes) Order 2008. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
Carlisle
Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 7 June 1973) to 5 May 1983:
Wards from 5 May 1983 to 6 May 1999:The City of Carlisle (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1979
Wards from 6 May 1999 to 2 May 2019:legislation.gov.uk - The City of Carlisle (Electoral Changes) Order 1998. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.
Wards from 2 May 2019 to 1 April 2023:
Copeland
Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 7 June 1973) to 3 May 1979:
Wards from 3 May 1979 to 6 May 1999:The Borough of Copeland (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1978
Wards from 6 May 1999 to 2 May 2019:legislation.gov.uk - The Borough of Copeland (Electoral Changes) Order 1998. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.
Wards from 2 May 2019 to 1 April 2023:
Eden
Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 7 June 1973) to 3 May 1979:
Wards from 3 May 1979 to 6 May 1999:The District of Eden (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1976
Wards from 6 May 1999 to 1 April 2023:legislation.gov.uk - The District of Eden (Electoral Changes) Order 1998. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.
South Lakeland
Wards from 1 April 1974 (first election 7 June 1973) to 3 May 1979:
Wards from 3 May 1979 to 6 May 1999:The District of South Lakeland (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1978
Wards from 6 May 1999 to 1 May 2008:legislation.gov.uk - The District of South Lakeland (Electoral Changes) Order 1998. Retrieved on 4 October 2015.
Wards from 1 May 2008 to 3 May 2018:legislation.gov.uk - The District of South Lakeland (Electoral Changes) Order 2008. Retrieved on 3 November 2015.
Wards from 3 May 2018 to 1 April 2023:
Electoral wards by constituency Source:legislation.gov.uk - The Parliamentary Constituencies Order 2023. Retrieved on 21 June 2026.
Wards as they existed on 1 December 2020.
Barrow and Furness Barrow-in-Furness: Barrow Island; Central; Dalton North; Dalton South; Hawcoat; Hindpool; Newbarns; Ormsgill; Parkside; Risedale; Roosecote; Walney North; Walney South.
Copeland: Black Combe & Scafell; Millom.
South Lakeland: Broughton & Coniston (polling districts AHA, AHB, AHC, BZ, CA, CB, CL & CY); Furness Peninsula; Ulverston East; Ulverston West.
Carlisle Carlisle: Belah & Kingmoor; Botcherby & Harraby North; Brampton & Fellside; Cathedral & Castle; Currock & Upperby; Denton Holme & Morton South; Harraby South & Parklands; Longtown & the Border; Newtown & Morton North; Sandsfield & Morton West; Stanwix & Houghton; Wetheral & Corby.
Morecambe and Lunesdale (part) South Lakeland: Arnside & Milnthorpe; Burton & Crooklands; Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale.
Penrith and Solway Allerdale: All Saints; Allhallow & Waverton; Aspatria; Boltons; Broughton St. Bridgets; Christchurch; Crummock & Derwent Valley; Ellen & Gilcrux; Keswick; Marsh & Warmpool; Maryport North; Maryport South; Silloth & Solway Coast; Warnell; Wigton & Woodside.
Carlisle: Dalston & Burgh.
Eden: Alston Moor; Hartside; Hesket; Kirkoswald; Langwathby; Lazonby; Penrith Carleton; Penrith East; Penrith North; Penrith Pategill; Penrith South; Penrith West; Skelton.
Westmorland and Lonsdale Eden: Appleby (Appleby); Appleby (Bongate); Askham; Brough; Crosby Ravensworth; Dacre; Eamont; Greystroke; Kirkby Stephen; Kirkby Thore; Long Marton; Morland; Orton & Tebay; Ravenstonedale; Shap; Ullswater; Warcop.
South Lakeland: Ambleside & Grasmere; Bowness & Levens; Broughton & Coniston (polling districts AF, AO, AP, AQ, AS, AT, AU, BC, BDA, BDB, CX & DH); Cartmel; Grange; Kendal East; Kendal North; Kendal Rural; Kendal South & Natland; Kendal Town; Kendal West; Windermere.
Whitehaven and Workington Allerdale: Dalton; Flimby; Harrington & Salterbeck; Moorclose & Moss Bay; St. John’s; St. Michael’s; Seaton & Northside; Stainburn & Clifton.
Copeland: Arlecdon & Ennerdale; Beckermet; Cleator Moor; Corkickle; Distington, Lowca & Parton; Egremont; Gosforth & Seascale; Hillcrest; Kells; Moor Row & Bigrigg; Moresby; St. Bees; Sneckyeat; Whitehaven Central; Whitehaven South.
See also List of parliamentary constituencies in Cumbria
References