by Richard McLaughlin | May 3, 2024 3:35PM | Elections 2024
By Richard McLaughlin and David Hall The Labour Party held its majority in the Barnsley local elections today, winning a total of 17 wards out of 21. While Labour did not built upon its existing 48 council seats, the party took control of Penistone East from the...
by Richard McLaughlin | May 3, 2024 2:48PM | Elections 2024
It was a huge day for Labour in the Metrodome, gaining 16 seats to take a council majority of 48 seats to 15. Its majority council was declared well before most of the election results had been announced in Barnsley. A horrendous day for the Conservatives saw them...
by Richard McLaughlin | May 3, 2024 2:41PM | Elections 2024
After a long day of counting and celebrating, Oldtown ward is the last announcement of the day. More to follow.
by Richard McLaughlin | May 3, 2024 2:18PM | Elections 2024
Most of the seats have been announced here today at the Metrodome in Barnsley and the Labour Party have continued to build to its already sizeable majority. Most of the counters have finished their hard day’s work and have now become spectators. Following the...
by Richard McLaughlin | May 3, 2024 1:55PM | Elections 2024
The buzz around the hall is picking up as it was confirmed that Labour has retained its majority control with eight seats either held or won today. All seats announced so far have been won by either the Labour Party or the Liberal Democrats. Labour candidates continue...
