Barnsley local election

Polling day: Thursday 20 August 2026

Register to vote by: Tuesday 4 August 2026 (register online)

Council: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Region: Yorkshire and The Humber

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What's being contested

Penistone East

1 seat First-past-the-post By-election (Resignation)

8 candidates standing

Andy Waters Liberal Democrats
Carlo Turner Independent
David Wood Restore Britain
Ehren Holt Green Party
Eunice Asante Reform UK
John Roberts Labour Party
Peter Millar Independent
Steven John Burkinshaw Conservative and Unionist Party

Official statement of nominated candidates (PDF)

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