2011 Allerdale Borough Council election

[1] The results saw the Labour Party make 6 gains to win exactly half of the 56 seats on the council, 1 short of a majority.

[2] Labour gains included the former leader of the council, Mark Fryer, who took Stainburn ward from the Conservatives by 2 votes.

[2] The Conservatives lost 5 seats to have 12 councillors, including losses in All Saints Cockermouth and Broughton St Bridgets.

[2] 16 independents were elected, including gains in Broughton St Bridgets and Netherhall Maryport.

[3] Following the election Labour said it intended to take control of the council as a minority administration replacing the previous alliance between the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and 7 independents.