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Latest updates from Sheffield & Barnsley Local Elections 2024Summary
- Reporters: Amy Britton and Kate McCusker
- Results should be coming in soon!
- Liberal Democrat, Shaffaq Mohammed, is “disappointed” over losing two seats in Sheffield
- Both seats in Firth Park ward are taken by Labour
- Only Conservative Party seat is taken by Labour in Stockbridge
- Labour maintain their majority hold in Barnsley, while Sheffield still remains hung with no party being able to take enough seats
- Sheffield now joins Manchester and Liverpool in not electing a single Conservative councillor at this year’s local elections
Nikki Belfield (1605 votes) and Fran Belbin (1585 votes) have held Firth Park for Labour and Co-operative.
Both Firth Park seats held by Labour
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 trend across the UK, the Conservatives have suffered many defeats and are yet to have a candidate amass over 400 votes in any ward in Barnsley.
As the final few seats are due to be called, all eyes are on Penistone East for the Conservatives as its primary target.
Barnsley count winding down
Mandy Lowe Flello is re-elected for Penistone West, Barnsley.
Penistone West – Liberal Democrats hold
John Wright takes Walkley for Labour and Co-operative with 2789 votes.
Labour gain Sheffield’s Walkley ward
In spite of their efforts, Labour has been unable to take control of Sheffield and the area remains hung. While the Conservative Party lost its only seat in Stockbridge to Labour, Labour has struggled to win an overall majority.
No overall control in Sheffield
Karen Dyson holds Stairfoot, Barnsley for Labour.
Stairfoot – Labour hold
Ann Whitaker holds the ward for the Lib Dems.
Sheffield’s West Ecclesfield stays Lib Dem
Caroline Makinson is re-elected for Labour in Royston, Barnsley.
Royston – Labour hold
The leader of Barnsley the council, Stephen Houghton CBE has held his seat and Labour have retained control of the council in a strong show for the party.
The leader of the council said: “Labour can’t be complacent but I think it’s clear the public want change, the Conservative’s days are over.”
“I’m grateful to the people of Barnsley and we will continue to drive Barnsley forward.”
Leader of Barnsley council says “the Conservative’s days are over”
1610 votes to Labour’s Winko Kyaw Oo.
Lib Dems hold Sheffield’s Fulwood
Rob Bannister takes Graves Park for Labour with 1954 votes.
Sheffield’s Graves Park goes red
Nicola Sumner has been elected for the Central ward of Barnsley.
Central – Labour hold
Summary
- Reporters: Amy Britton and Kate McCusker
- Results should be coming in soon!
- Firth Park ward is electing two councillors following the resignation of Abtisam Mohamed
- With no party having a majority hold over Sheffield, Labour has been heavily campaigning to turn enough wards to achieve more stable control
- Ollie Potts and Peter Spriggs are reporting live from Sheffield
- David Hall, Richard McLaughlin and Jack Hunter are reporting live from Barnsley
Nikki Belfield (1605 votes) and Fran Belbin (1585 votes) have held Firth Park for Labour and Co-operative.
Both Firth Park seats held by Labour
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 trend across the UK, the Conservatives have suffered many defeats and are yet to have a candidate amass over 400 votes in any ward in Barnsley.
As the final few seats are due to be called, all eyes are on Penistone East for the Conservatives as its primary target.
Barnsley count winding down
Mandy Lowe Flello is re-elected for Penistone West, Barnsley.
Penistone West – Liberal Democrats hold
John Wright takes Walkley for Labour and Co-operative with 2789 votes.
Labour gain Sheffield’s Walkley ward
In spite of their efforts, Labour has been unable to take control of Sheffield and the area remains hung. While the Conservative Party lost its only seat in Stockbridge to Labour, Labour has struggled to win an overall majority.
No overall control in Sheffield
Karen Dyson holds Stairfoot, Barnsley for Labour.
Stairfoot – Labour hold
Ann Whitaker holds the ward for the Lib Dems.
Sheffield’s West Ecclesfield stays Lib Dem
Caroline Makinson is re-elected for Labour in Royston, Barnsley.
Royston – Labour hold
The leader of Barnsley the council, Stephen Houghton CBE has held his seat and Labour have retained control of the council in a strong show for the party.
The leader of the council said: “Labour can’t be complacent but I think it’s clear the public want change, the Conservative’s days are over.”
“I’m grateful to the people of Barnsley and we will continue to drive Barnsley forward.”
Leader of Barnsley council says “the Conservative’s days are over”
1610 votes to Labour’s Winko Kyaw Oo.
Lib Dems hold Sheffield’s Fulwood
Rob Bannister takes Graves Park for Labour with 1954 votes.
Sheffield’s Graves Park goes red
Nicola Sumner has been elected for the Central ward of Barnsley.