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Wards to watch as counts continue

Almondbury: Almondbury’s conservative councillor Bernard McGuin stepped down at this election, leaving the area open to a new challenger. Aside from McGuin, the other two seats are held by Lib Dems Cllr Alison Munro and Cllr Paola Davies.  Batley East: Batley East is...

Barnsley count has begun

All of the ballots have been verified and the count has begun. Sarah Norman, CEO of Barnsley council and the local election returning officer, said: "I think it's all gone very smoothly, we're slightly ahead of schedule. We thought we might not start counting till one...

Rockingham Labour candidate speaks on hopes for results

Sherry Holling is ‘quietly confident’ and hopeful to retain the only Labour seat left in Rockingham ward Barnsley. She said: “With regards to Rockingham I think people have learnt that having an independent councillor or a conservative councillor does not get them...

When are results expected?

There is no specific time for results currently, but the count is in full swing across South Yorkshire. The Press association have estimated results for Sheffield will be in at 1.30pm, and 3pm in Barnsley. However other news outlets are estimating that the results...