A new Green councillor has been elected after a by-election in Castle ward of Lancaster.
Isabella Metcalf-Riener was elected to sit on Lancaster City Council in Thursday's election.
"I am absolutely delighted to have been elected as Green Councillor for Castle Ward and I look forward to working hard to represent all Castle residents," said Councillor Metcalf-Riener.
"Thank you to everyone who voted for me and to the amazing Green team that worked so hard during the campaign."
The results were:
Isabella Metcalf-Riener (Green) 524 ELECTED
Emily Charlotte Jones (Labour) 212
Daniel Kirk (Conservative) 43
Cormac Evans (Liberal Democrats) 27
Turnout was 15.1 per cent
The seat became vacant after Green councillor Shelagh McGregor stepped down.
Labour has the largest group on the council with 23 seats. The Greens have 21, the Lib Dems 7, Conservatives 5, Morecambe Bay Independents 3 and there is one independent councillor.
A further by-election will be held soon in Carnforth and Millhead ward following the death of Labour councillor Paul Gardner.


Appeal launched to help save Morecambe sports and social club
Reopening date announced after Morecambe Jobcentre closes for repairs
Lancaster charity urges residents to know how they’re affected by Renters' Rights Act
Lancaster district residents urged to check their details as annual electoral canvass begins
E-bikes and e-scooters seized during police crackdown on Lancaster cycle track
Four vehicles involved in road collision in Carnforth
LISTEN: Popular vlog tells story of couple's second-hand bookshop dream in Morecambe
Emergency team in Silverdale receives donation of life-saving kits
MP offers support to staff after Morecambe FC reported to The Pensions Regulator
Track night at Lancaster sports club to launch police safety scheme for women and girls
PHOTOS: Live music day to raise funds for homeless people in Lancaster hailed as huge success
Former bank turned live music venue in Morecambe to reopen under new management
New parking system set to launch at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Museum in Lancaster up for award launched by TV historian David Olusoga
MP fights for refunds after Heysham medical centre patients get parking fines in error
Two teenagers arrested after car stolen during Hest Bank burglary
Parents demand further action after health watchdog probe into asbestos complaints at Lancaster school
LISTEN: Lancaster medical students praised for helping man who collapsed
Man arrested on Morecambe beach after report of assault
Police probe burglaries in villages near Carnforth

