Barnsley local election
Dodworth, Stainborough & Tankersley 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. Most wards are represented by more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than 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.
15 candidates stood in the Dodworth, Stainborough & Tankersley ward.
| Electorate | 7,583 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,442 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 5 |
| Turnout | 45% |
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Chris Wray
Liberal Democrats
1,222 votes
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Andy Waters
Liberal Democrats
1,109 votes
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Janet Wray
Liberal Democrats
1,051 votes
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Thomas Beech
Labour Party
540 votes
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Chris Newton
Labour Party
525 votes
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Rachael Yardley
Labour Party
487 votes
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Becky Thompson
Green Party
213 votes
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Lee Dorian Long
Green Party
199 votes
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Debbie Toon
Conservative and Unionist Party
190 votes
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Roland Cornelius Powell
Green Party
188 votes
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Lee Ogden
Conservative and Unionist Party
185 votes
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John Wilson
Conservative and Unionist Party
171 votes
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