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.
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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.

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

BEAUCHIEF AND GREENHILL: Lib Dems HOLD the seat

WEST ECCLESFIELD: Lib Dem HOLD the seat

PARK AND ARBOURTHORNE: Labour HOLD the seat

HILLSBOROUGH: Green GAIN the seat from Labour