Sheffield local election
Birley ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for metropolitan borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards are represented by more than one councillor. This council elects one-third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.
Metropolitan borough councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
7 candidates stood in the Birley ward.
| Electorate | 12,546 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 10 |
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Karen Lesley McGowan
Labour Party
1,292 votes
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Alan Yearsley
Green Party
597 votes
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David Cronshaw
Independent
368 votes
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Charles Philip Edwardson
Liberal Democrats
218 votes
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Daniel Gage
Conservative and Unionist Party
218 votes
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Andrea Ugolini
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
16 votes