Local elections 2022: LIVE South Yorkshire Mayoral election count takes place - following results of Sheffield and Barnsley local council elections

The South Yorkshire Mayoral election result is currently being counted and is expected to be announced this afternoon.

By Beth Kirkbride

Friday, 6th May 2022, 11:50 am

Sheffield and Barnsley voters headed to the polls yesterday (Thursday, May 5), casting their votes for local councillors as well as deciding who they want to be the next South Yorkshire Mayor.

The local council results are now in in full – read and watch comment and analysis from the key players in the liveblog below.

The South Yorkshire Mayoral election count is taking place.

Voters went to the polls yesterday to decide seats in Barnsley and Sheffield council elections, and also selected a candidate for South Yorkshire Mayor. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Local elections 2022: LIVE as South Yorkshire Mayoral election count takes place

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