The leader of Allerdale Borough Council, Cllr Marion Fitzgerald has resigned.
In a statement a council spokesman said: “Cllr Marion Fitzgerald has resigned as leader of the council with immediate effect.
“Cllr Mike Johnson, as deputy leader, will assume the responsibilities of the leader until a new leader is elected by Full Council.
“Cllr Johnson and Acting Chief Executive Andrew Seekings would like to thank Cllr Fitzgerald for the leadership, dedication, time and effort she has put into the role.”