Barnsley local election
Stairfoot 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.
13 candidates stood in the Stairfoot ward.
| Electorate | 9,145 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,842 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 3 |
| Turnout | 31% |
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Karen Dyson
Labour Party
942 votes
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Ian Patrick Shirt
Labour Party
844 votes
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Paul Murray
Labour Party
835 votes
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Pete Wall
Green Party
275 votes
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Nell Dru Stockton
Green Party
263 votes
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Louise Cassidy
Liberal Democrats
185 votes
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Marie Bates
Conservative and Unionist Party
175 votes
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James Robert Kitching
Liberal Democrats
145 votes
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Charlotte Wilkinson
Conservative and Unionist Party
134 votes
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Lee Ross
Liberal Democrats
99 votes
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