Lindsay Atkinson, candidate for Reform UK has won the by-election for the High Fell ward, which took place today (Thursday 9 July), with a majority of 5 votes.
The by-election was called following the resignation of Danielle Cavanagh.
The turnout for the election was 21% and the votes were as follows:
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| AIBI Jonathan | Liberal Democrat | 98 |
| ATKINSON Lindsay | Reform UK | 564 |
| BRUNSKILL Elaine | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 36 |
| FLUX Barry Malcolm | The Conservative Party | 79 |
| TURNER Lee | Green Party | 71 |
| WALKER Kathryn Dorothea | Labour Party | 559
|
| Electorate size | 6704 | |
| Total votes | 1408 | |
| Spoiled papers | 1 | |
| Turnout | 21% |
