Terry Fox resignation embargoed for “at least a week”, opposition coucillor says
Despite voters having just learned about Terry Fox's resignation as leader of the council, the information had already been embargoed for "at least a week," an opposition councillor has claimed.
The announcement came earlier today following a report criticising the council about their approach to the tree felling scandal earlier this year.
When asked about this information, Liberal Democrats leader and spokesperson, Shaffaq Mohammed, said Sheffield Labour had already known about it for "at least a week".
He added: "He's been thrown underneath a bus, but he's not the only one that was there when it all happened."
Having embargoed the information until only after the votes for this election were cast, has resulted in criticism regarding the national Labour Party's trust in Sheffield Labour.
Cllr Mohammed, added: "If I was a Labour voter yesterday, I'd be scratching my head thinking 'what on earth have I voted for', because those people have no power anymore.
"I'm now going to have to resist labour bureaucrats from London coming to Sheffield and telling us what to do when they have no democratic mandate whatsoever."
This comes as the Liberal Democrats increased their presence in the council after gaining 11 seats as opposed to the last election's 9 seats.
In the meantime, the Sheffield Labour Party will be placed into special measures until a new leader is found, placing into question the ability and power of decision-making of councillors in Sheffield.
Labour takes Conservative stronghold of 25 years
After a generation of Conservatives Councillors, today marks a turning point for Penistone East as Labour Cllr Alex Burnett wins by 300 votes.
The Councillor put his win down to honesty, hard work and being out there on the doorsteps, listening to people's issues.
Looking forwards, he said: "Hopefully this puts us on the road to Westminster. A Labour government would absolutely transform this country.
"Pennistone East is a bellwether seat - we have to win places like these villages to win the next general election.
This comes as Labour gained three out of 21 seats in Barnsley's local election.
All votes counted
That's it for Barnsley and Sheffield.
Sheffield remain with no overall control, and Barnsley Labour have extended their majority
Stay tuned for comments from the winners and the losers, and more updates on the national picture.
Barnsley: new Labour councillor speaks after huge win
Alex Burnett was the winner in a landmark win for labour, overturning Penistone east after more than two decades as a Conservative seat
Barnsley: Penistone West – Lib Dem hold
Paula Button-Roberts – Independent 202
Roy Garratt – Conservative 623
David Greenhough – Liberal Democrats 1613
Frances Nixon – Labour and Co-operative Party 810
Richard Trotman – Green 268
Sheffield Election Results 2023
The makeup of Sheffield City Council is:
- Labour - 39
- Liberal Democrats - 29
- Green Party - 14
- Conservatives - 1
- Independent - 1
The overall local election turnout was 31.81%.
Sheffield City Council has 84 councillors who are elected in thirds, which means 28 seats are usually contested at a time. Parties need 43 seats for a majority on the Council.
Barnsley: Penistone East – Labour gain
Steven Burkinshaw – Conservative 1349
Alex Burnett – Labour 1603
Amanda Griffin – Independent 153
Rebecca Trotman – Green 191
Andrew Waters – Liberal Democrats 486
Sheffield: Crookes and Crosspool – Lib Dem Hold
| BARNSLEY, Roger Brian | The Conservative Party | 333 |
| HIBBERT, Joseph Lewis | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 113 |
| HUGGAN, Tim | Liberal Democrats | 2734 |
| IDLE, Oscar | Green Party | 908 |
| WRIGHT, John Allen | Labour and Co-operative Party | 2547 |
Sheffield: Manor Castle – Labour Hold
| BOSTON, Zoe Elaine | Liberal Democrats | 249 |
| BUXTON, Justin | Independent | 108 |
| CARRINGTON, Jack | Yorkshire Party | 434 |
| FISH, Catherine | Green Party Second Choice Candidate | 584 |
| FLAGG-ABBEY, Ruth | Green Party First Choice Candidate | 654 |
| HOWARTH, Isaac Ali | The Conservative Party | 309 |
| KAHN, Dan | Independent | 28 |
| KENNING, Stephanie Jane | Liberal Democrats | 206 |
| MCILROY, Helen | Independent | 78 |
| MOYNAHAN, Laura Maria | Labour and Co-operative Party | 1508 |
| RICHARDS, Sioned-Mair | Labour and Co-operative Party | 1274 |
| TICE, Alistair | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 171 |
Barnsley: Old Town – Labour hold
Steve Dankerfield – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 56
Jo Newing – Labour 1069
Gillian Nixon – Green 231
Patrick Smith – Liberal Democrats 125
Charlotte Sykes – Independent 263
Clive Watkinson – Conservative 313
Barnsley: Kingstone – Lib Dem gain
Jusy Barnsley – Independent 99
Peter Giles – Green 109
Roger Haw – Conservative 71
Tracey-Ann Holland – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 33
Kevin Williams – Labour 640
Philip Wright – Liberal Democrats 688