 A by-election took place on 2 May 2013 after the resignation from the council of Liberal Democrat councillor Janine Throup.The seat was held for the Liberal Democrats by Claire Teall by a majority of 196 votes.A by-election was held in Blacko and Higherford after Conservative councillor Shelagh Derwent was disqualified from the council after not attending meetings for 6 months.