RESULTS have been declared in the election for the Penrith South ward at Eden District Council.

Helen Fearon will take the seat after winning the vote with 222.

The by-election was delayed following the age of Independent councillor Paul Connor in July.

The turnout was 23.6 percent.

The results have been revealed as follows:

Helen Fearon (Conservative) 222 votes.

Lee Quinn (Independent) 189 votes.

Dave Knaggs (Labour) 46 votes.

Kerryanne Wilde (Putting Cumbria First) 23 votes.