The 2019 Eden District Council election took place on 2 May 2019 to elect members of Eden District Council in England. The council went from Conservative control to No overall control. This was on the same day as other local elections.
Results summary
2019 Eden District Council electionParty Seats +/- Seat % Conservative 14 7 36.8 Liberal Democrats 10 3 26.3 Independent 10 26.3 Labour 2 2 5.3 Green 2 2 5.3
Results by ward
Alston Moor
Appleby (Appleby)
Appleby (Bongate)
Askham
Brough
Crosby Ravensworth
Dacre
Eamont
Greystoke
Hartside
Hesket
Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Thore
Kirkoswald
Langwathby
Lazonby
Long Marton
Morland
Orton with Tebay
Penrith Carleton
Penrith East
Penrith North
Penrith Pategill
Penrith South
Penrith West
Ravenstonedale
Shap
Skelton
Ullswater
Warcop
Changes 2019–2023
May 2019: A coalition of the Liberal Democrats, the Independent Group and Labour formed the council's executive after the election.
30 March 2021: Eden's Independent group split into two factions. Mary Robinson, Karen Greenwood, William Patterson, Douglas Banks and Michael Tonkin formed the Independent Alliance, while Margaret Clark led the remaining Independent group.
1 April 2023: Eden District Council was abolished and its functions transferred to the new Westmorland and Furness Council, which also replaced Barrow Borough Council, South Lakeland District Council and Cumbria County Council.
By-elections
Penrith South
The by-election was triggered by the death of Independent councillor Paul Connor in July 2019.
Shap
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Conservative councillor John Owen.
Hartside
The by-election was triggered by the death of Conservative councillor Robin Orchard in October 2020.
Skelton
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Conservative councillor Kevin Beaty.
Penrith West
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Conservative councillor John Thompson.
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