Labour takes Conservative stronghold of 25 years

2:36pm

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

2:26pm

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

2:22pm

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

1:54pm

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

1:52pm

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

1:24pm

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

1:21pm

Sheffield: Manor Castle – Labour Hold

1:19pm

Barnsley: Old Town – Labour hold

1:18pm

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

BREAKING: Sheffield to remain no overall control

1:16pm

There is no change in Sheffield.

Barnsley: Kingstone – Lib Dem gain

1:13pm

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

Barnsley: Darton West – Labour hold

1:11pm

Kevin Bennett – Liberal Democrats 118

Simon Biltcliffe – Yorkshire Party 274

Trevor Raymond Cave – Labour 978

Bee Lokkit – Conservative Lee 302

Adrian Long – Green Party 690