The votes have been counted for Barnsley’s local elections, which took place across the UK on Thursday 2 May 2024.    

The total eligible electorate for Barnsley was 186,249.    

44,967 people voted, 24,129 were postal votes, resulting in a total of 24.14% turnout for the borough.    

You can read the full election results on our webpage.   

Sarah Norman, Chief Executive of Barnsley Council and Returning Officer for Barnsley, said: “I would like to thank residents for voting in this year’s elections and for making your vote count. 

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has worked really hard in delivering this year’s successful elections.” 

How Barnsley voted

21 of the council's 63 seats were up for election.

Seats won:

• Labour Party - 17
• Liberal Democrats - 4
• Conservative Party - 0
• Green Party - 0
• Independent - 0
• Yorkshire Party - 0
• Reform UK - 0
• English Constitution Party - 0
• Social Democratic Party - 0
• Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition - 0

Political make up on the council:

• Total councillors - 63
• Labour Party - 48
• Liberal Democrats - 11
• Conservative Party - 1
• Independent - 2
• Reform UK - 1