Eden District Council elections

Eden District Council in Cumbria, England was elected every four years.

Since the foundation of the council in 1973 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:[1] In 2002, following the Local Government Act 2000, the council adopted the "alternative arrangements" style of governance, as was permitted for authorities with under 85,000 residents.

Eden's alternative arrangements were said to be unique within England for not having a single nominated leader, but instead having a group of four joint leaders, each of whom chaired one of the council's four main committees.

[2][3][4] The leaders of the council since 2002 have been:[5] The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Councillor David Hymers.

The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Councillor Thomas Sheriff.