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20 August 2026

Penistone East ward by-election results announced

Following the resignation of a former council member, a council by-election was held in the Penistone East ward on Thursday 20 August.

The electorate was 8,674, there were 7 rejected ballot papers and the voter turnout was 38.58% (3,346 votes cast).

John Roberts, of the Labour Party, has been duly elected to serve the Penistone East ward.

Read the full results of the Penistone by-election

Sarah Norman, Chief Executive of Barnsley Council and Returning Officer for Barnsley, said:

“I would like to thank residents from the Penistone East ward for voting in this by-election and for making your vote count.”

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