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Keppel Ward is represented by three councillors, and the newly elected member will join Labour councillor Gillian Garnett and Councillor Simon Currie, an Independent.

Keppel Ward by-election candidates confirmed ahead of next month’s vote

United’s owners sent “historic mistake” warning with future in balance

Responding to news of the statutory inquiry, Rotherham Central MP Sarah Champion said: “Hugely relieved PM has announced a national inquiry into grooming gangs."

MP "hugely relieved" after PM announces grooming gangs inquiry

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Labour restores Winter Fuel Payment to millions of pensioners

Cllr Smith has been a councillor for 11 years and he recently chaired the council’s economic development and skills committee.

New LibDem boss wants to work with each other to make city a ‘much better place’

Sheffield People's Assembly protesting outside Sheffield Town Hall last year against Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2024 spring budget statement. Picture: Sheffield People's Assembly

City campaigners join national protest calling for “welfare, not warfare”

A Sheffield City Council map of the Stocksbridge & Upper Don ward, where a by-election is being held on June 26, 2025

Candidates announced for council by-election

The funding could benefit hundreds of schools across the country

Huge investment into 'crumbling' schools - what it means for pupils

A by-election for the Stocksbridge and Upper Don ward in Sheffield will take place on June 26, following the resignation of Councillor Julie Grocutt.

Date for Stocksbridge and Upper Don by-election in Sheffield is set

Instead of holding elections in four out of every five years, Barnsley will now hold elections once every four years, with all councillors elected at the same time.

Barnsley Council votes to scrap thirds election cycle for all-out polls

A majority of Sheffield councillors have voted in favour of a contentious proposal to release 3.6 per cent of the city’s green belt land for housing — but some Labour members chose to abstain.

Housing on Sheffield Green Belt: how did your councillor vote?

Sheffield City Council LibDem deputy leader Coun Penny Baker

Cross-party allegations as councillors agree Green Belt housing plan

An overflowing bin in Aston

Councillor warns Rotherham could ‘end up like Birmingham’ after bins overflow

Residents, neighbours, and tenants voiced strong opposition to proposed housing developments on green belt sites in Sheffield during a council meeting held yesterday (May 14).

Resident argues against housing on green belt in Sheffield

Consulation period ahead of public hearings over new homes

Councillors Rukhsana Ismail and Haroon Rashid

Rotherham to welcome new mayor and deputy at annual council meeting

Councillor Sir Stephen Houghton CBE, who has led Barnsley Council for almost 30 years, acknowledged the efforts made by the current government, particularly in areas like NHS improvements and support for Ukraine.

Barnsley’s Labour leader warns of challenge as Reform secures national wins

The Labour Party has held a majority on Barnsley Council since the modern borough was formed in 1974, making it one of the party’s long-standing strongholds.

Barnsley Council to hold its first all-out council elections next year

Speaking today (Monday, May 5, 2025), as the country’s biggest political parties strategise on how to respond to Reform’s rising success, Louise Haigh branded the election results “alarming.”

Sheffield MP Louise Haigh urges Keir Starmer to "rip up tax rules"

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Business Briefing: Xbox prices rise and Harrods hit by cyber attack

Last year, Rotherham voters took part in the local elections, where all 59 seats on Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council were contested.

Why there are no elections in Rotherham this year: Here’s what you need to know

Barnsley elects its councillors “by thirds,” meaning one-third of councillors are up for election each year, but only for three years out of every four. The fourth year when no council elections take place has fallen in 2025.

Why Barnsley won’t hold elections this year: What you need to know

Members of Parliament gather with Yuan Yang (centre left) and Abtisam Mohamed (centre right) in Westminster Hall in the Houses of Parliament, London, to show support for the two Labour MPs who were denied entry to Israel are on their way home to the UK. Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Northern Lights: In solidarity with Abtisam Mohamed, and with all the people of ...

Councillor Chris Read during the meeting

'Cruel and Heartless’: Rotherham Council divided over Labour’s welfare reforms

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has come under fire for her response to Sheffield MP Abtisam Mohamed's deportation from Israel when visiting as part of a parliamentary delegation.

Kemi Badenoch under fire for response to Sheffield MP's trip to Israel

Councillor applauded after emotional plea for better relationship education in schools to prevent violence against women and girls

Councillor applauded after emotional plea to prevent violence

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Children from 25 South Yorkshire schools attended the Schools Climate Education South Yorkshire conference in Rotherham. Picture: SCESY

Children discuss climate change at conference

Councillor David Sheppard was first elected to RMBC in 2016, and is the current cabinet member for social inclusion and neighbourhood – a role which he will also step down from.

Rotherham council’s deputy leader resigns from Labour over welfare reforms

Spring Statement: Trump's mounting tariff war threat to UK economy

Rachel Reeves has announced Civil Service cuts.

Business in under two minutes: 50,000 Civil Service jobs under threat

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council will consult the public on whether to switch from its current “elections by thirds” system to full council elections, also known as “all-out elections.”

Cabinet agree to public consultation on election changes

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

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Business in 2 minutes: Huge economic blow for Rachel Reeves

All-out elections could have significant political implications, giving voters the opportunity to assess the leadership of the entire council at once, rather than in smaller, staggered batches.

Barnsley Council elections in line for major shake up

Coun Terry Fox, former leader of Sheffield City Council and a member of the finance and performance policy committee. Picture: Sheffield Council webcast

Ex-council leader condemns “back-slapping” by main parties over budget decision

Councillors clash over potential Supertram expansion in Sheffield

Sheffield City Council has approved next year’s budget but councillors warned the public challenges will remain despite extra government cash.

Council sets balanced budget but challenges remain despite extra government cash

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Leaders in South Yorkshire have responded after Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the initial findings of Baroness Casey’s report into grooming gangs.

South Yorkshire leaders respond to audit into grooming gangs

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Driver sobs as he is jailed for killing aunt in crash while speeding

The beer garden at the Closed Shop pub on Commonside, Crookes, is one of the biggest in that part of the city, with plenty of space at large tables. Picture: National World

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