Council profile
Sheffield
Metropolitan borough · Yorkshire and the Humber · 84 seats in 28 wards · A third of seats elected in three years out of four · Next election 6 May 2027
Sheffield Council is run by a Labour / Green coalition. The council has 84 councillors in 28 wards. Seats by party: Labour 26, Lib Dem 22, Green 19, Reform 11, Other 6. The next election is on 6 May 2027.
Control
Seats by party
Vote share at the 7 May 2026 election (30 seats, all wards)
ShareSeats won
Green28.3%10
Reform25.7%12
Labour20.2%3
Lib Dem18.2%5
Conservative3.9%0
Other3.7%0
Next election
6 May 2027
28 of 84 seats up, elected by thirds
Largest party
Labour 26
17 short of the 43 needed for a majority
Voted Leave in 2016
51%
GB 52%
Wards
Who holds each ward
LabourLib DemReformGreen
Under 5 pts5 to 1010 to 20Over 20No contest data
Winning margin at the last election, in points.
Coloured by the party holding most of the ward's seats today; where seats are split evenly, by the party with the higher share at the last election.
All 28 wards
Councillors and last results
Select a ward for its full results, candidates and last by-election.
| Ward and councillors | Last election |
|---|---|
| Beauchief & Greenhill Simon Clement-Jones, Richard Shaw, Sophie Crossthorn | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 31.7% lead 2.6 pts |
| Beighton Laurence Hayward, Stuart Wallace, Ian Horner | 7 May 2026 Reform 40.6% lead 9.1 pts |
| Birley Matthew Dwyer, Denise Fox, Luke Goddard | 7 May 2026 Reform 44.3% lead 17.7 pts |
| Broomhill & Sharrow Vale Brian Holmshaw, Maleiki Haybe, Angela Argenzio | 7 May 2026 Green 64.8% lead 45.9 pts |
| Burngreave Mustafa Ahmed, Talib Hussain, Safiya Saeed | 7 May 2026 Green 34.8% lead 13.0 pts |
| City Ruth Mersereau, Maia Salman-Lord, Douglas Johnson | 7 May 2026 Green 71.1% lead 58.9 pts |
| Crookes & Crosspool Ruth Milsom, Tim Huggan, Minesh Parekh | 7 May 2026 Labour 35.0% lead 7.5 pts |
| Darnall Qais Al-Ahdal, Zahira Naz, Mary Lea | 7 May 2026 Labour 25.3% lead 0.9 pts |
| Dore & Totley Joe Otten, Rebecca Atkinson, Martin Smith | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 39.1% lead 15.8 pts |
| East Ecclesfield Alan Woodcock, Robert Reiss, Sean Maloney | 7 May 2026 Reform 38.7% lead 8.4 pts |
| Ecclesall Peter Gilbert, Barbara Masters, Tessa Lupton | 7 May 2026 Green 44.9% lead 13.8 pts |
| Firth Park Fran Belbin, Robert Hanson, Abdul Khayum | 7 May 2026 Reform 33.4% lead 2.1 pts |
| Fulwood Andrew Sangar, Sue Alston, Cliff Woodcraft | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 37.6% lead 1.3 pts |
| Gleadless Valley Marieanne Elliot, Alexi Dimond, Paul Turpin | 7 May 2026 Green 60.7% lead 42.1 pts |
| Graves Park Mohammed Mahroof, Tom Atkin-Withers, Rob Bannister | 7 May 2026 Green 32.5% lead 6.5 pts |
| Hillsborough Richard Tinsley, Christine Gilligan Kubo, Toby Mallinson | 7 May 2026 Green 50.5% lead 24.1 pts |
| Manor Castle Ruth Abbey, Laura Moynahan, Elle Dodd | 7 May 2026 Green 42.5% lead 16.3 pts |
| Mosborough Tony Downing, Joel McGuigan, Glynis Chapman | 7 May 2026 Reform 40.5% lead 12.7 pts |
| Nether Edge & Sharrow Ibby Ullah, Lynsey Angell, Maroof Raouf | 7 May 2026 Green 50.5% lead 14.4 pts |
| Park & Arbourthorne Ben Miskell, Matt Smith, Mia Drazaic | 7 May 2026 Reform 38.0% lead 9.9 pts |
| Richmond Dianne Hurst, David Barker, Jack Byrom | 7 May 2026 Reform 50.5% lead 27.9 pts |
| Shiregreen & Brightside Dawn Dale, Mark Rusling, Mick Lee | 7 May 2026 Reform 42.4% lead 18.3 pts |
| Southey Yvonne Sykes, Paul Jakeman, Mike Chaplin | 7 May 2026 Reform 49.9% lead 25.4 pts |
| Stannington Richard Williams, Will Sapwell, Penny Baker | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 33.8% lead 1.9 pts |
| Stocksbridge & Upper Don Mark Whittaker, John Booker, John Hesketh | 7 May 2026 Reform 37.3% lead 5.0 pts |
| Walkley John Wright, Laura McClean, Hannah Cawley | 7 May 2026 Green 40.1% lead 1.1 pts |
| West Ecclesfield Ann Whitaker, Mike Levery, Alan Hooper | 7 May 2026 Lib Dem 38.9% lead 0.3 pts |
| Woodhouse Alison Norris, Nathaniel Menday, Mick Rooney | 7 May 2026 Reform 44.6% lead 24.6 pts |
Beauchief & Greenhill
Richard Shaw Lib DemSimon Clement-Jones Lib DemSophie Crossthorn Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon William Clement-Jones Elected | Lib Dem | 1,819 | 31.7% |
| Amanda Clare Gaffney | Reform | 1,674 | 29.1% |
| Jonathan Bagley | Green | 1,099 | 19.1% |
| Hafeas Rehman | Labour | 871 | 15.2% |
| Michelle Lesley Astle | Conservative | 249 | 4.3% |
| Daniel Lucas Smith | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 31 | 0.5% |
Beighton
Ian Horner Lib DemLaurence Hayward ReformStuart Wallace Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Laurence Hayward Elected | Reform | 2,197 |
| Stuart Wallace Elected | Reform | 1,989 |
| Amanda Julie Adlington | Lib Dem | 1,701 |
| Kurtis Jenson Crossthorn | Lib Dem | 1,636 |
| Wayne Michael Rhodes | Labour | 683 |
| Bridget Kelly | Labour | 655 |
| Stewart Kemp | Green | 436 |
| Kim Perry | Green | 371 |
| Shirley Diane Clayton | Conservative | 274 |
| Suzanne Davison | Conservative | 159 |
| Craig Myers | Independent | 87 |
| Alexander James Brown | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 29 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Birley
Denise Fox IndependentLuke Goddard ReformMatthew Dwyer Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Goddard Elected | Reform | 2,153 | 44.3% |
| Karen Lesley McGowan | Labour | 1,292 | 26.6% |
| Alan Yearsley | Green | 597 | 12.3% |
| David Cronshaw | Independent | 368 | 7.6% |
| Charles Philip Edwardson | Lib Dem | 218 | 4.5% |
| Daniel Gage | Conservative | 218 | 4.5% |
| Andrea Ugolini | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 16 | 0.3% |
Broomhill & Sharrow Vale
Angela Argenzio GreenBrian Holmshaw GreenMaleiki Haybe Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maleiki Haybe Elected | Green | 4,038 | 64.8% |
| Louise Martha Cooper | Labour | 1,175 | 18.9% |
| Fiona Ann Carr | Lib Dem | 405 | 6.5% |
| Andrew John Grafton | Reform | 401 | 6.4% |
| Charles Peter Hughes | Conservative | 170 | 2.7% |
| John Bunn | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 40 | 0.6% |
Burngreave
Mustafa Ahmed GreenSafiya Saeed LabourTalib Hussain Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafa Ahmed Elected | Green | 1,816 | 34.8% |
| Hannah Cawley | Labour | 1,138 | 21.8% |
| Osman Rafiq | Independent | 754 | 14.5% |
| Abdullah Okud | Independent | 616 | 11.8% |
| Neil Danford | Reform | 591 | 11.3% |
| Andrew Brooker | Conservative | 149 | 2.9% |
| James Robert Ellwood | Lib Dem | 106 | 2.0% |
| Khalil Mohammed Qasem al-Asad | Independent | 42 | 0.8% |
City
Douglas Johnson GreenMaia Salman-Lord GreenRuth Mersereau Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maia Salman-Lord Elected | Green | 2,524 | 71.1% |
| Terezia Rostas | Labour | 434 | 12.2% |
| Lee Rooker | Reform | 239 | 6.7% |
| Shelley Anne Cockayne | Lib Dem | 182 | 5.1% |
| Ashish Bhandari | Conservative | 155 | 4.4% |
| Madeline Claire Rooney | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 15 | 0.4% |
Crookes & Crosspool
Minesh Parekh LabourRuth Milsom LabourTim Huggan Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minesh Parekh Elected | Labour | 2,656 | 35.0% |
| Dylan Lewis-Creser | Green | 2,083 | 27.5% |
| Jordan Barry | Lib Dem | 1,794 | 23.6% |
| Ricia Ward | Reform | 846 | 11.2% |
| Aliou Diallo | Conservative | 159 | 2.1% |
| Alasdair Hadrian Cook | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 48 | 0.6% |
Darnall
Mary Lea LabourQais Al-Ahdal IndependentZahira Naz Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zahira Naz Elected | Labour | 1,289 | 25.3% |
| Asif Ahmed | Independent | 1,244 | 24.4% |
| Timothy Goddard | Reform | 996 | 19.5% |
| Misbah Chowdhury | Independent | 786 | 15.4% |
| Joydu Al Mahfuz | Green | 509 | 10.0% |
| Thomas Huggan | Lib Dem | 143 | 2.8% |
| Margaret Pigott | Conservative | 129 | 2.5% |
Dore & Totley
Joe Otten Lib DemMartin Smith Lib DemRebecca Atkinson Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Richard Smith Elected | Lib Dem | 3,142 | 39.1% |
| Paul Jakeman | Reform | 1,874 | 23.3% |
| Gill Black | Green | 1,233 | 15.3% |
| Nicola Smith | Labour | 1,135 | 14.1% |
| Zoe Michelle Steane | Conservative | 618 | 7.7% |
| Isaac Joseph Harry Graves | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 33 | 0.4% |
East Ecclesfield
Alan Woodcock Lib DemRobert Reiss Lib DemSean Maloney Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Maloney Elected | Reform | 2,365 | 38.7% |
| Susan Davidson | Lib Dem | 1,850 | 30.3% |
| Craig Gamble Pugh | Labour | 1,203 | 19.7% |
| Rosie Trevillion | Green | 442 | 7.2% |
| Kevin Mahoney | Conservative | 227 | 3.7% |
| Colin Michael Wray | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 21 | 0.3% |
Ecclesall
Barbara Masters Lib DemPeter Gilbert GreenTessa Lupton Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tessa Louise Lupton Elected | Green | 4,328 | 44.9% |
| Michael Edward Brown | Lib Dem | 3,000 | 31.1% |
| Rory Joseph Gilmore | Labour | 1,228 | 12.7% |
| John Andrew Horton | Reform | 721 | 7.5% |
| Gordon Ronald Millward | Conservative | 317 | 3.3% |
| Noah Thomas Eden | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 39 | 0.4% |
Firth Park
Abdul Khayum LabourFran Belbin LabourRobert Hanson Independent
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026 (2 seats)
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Hanson Elected | Reform | 1,442 |
| Fran Belbin Elected | Labour | 1,352 |
| Graeme Waddicar | Reform | 1,262 |
| Sarah Marie Hill | Labour | 1,070 |
| Mike Harrison | Green | 793 |
| Eamonn Charles Ward | Green | 606 |
| Victoria Margaret Bowden | Lib Dem | 252 |
| Omer Abdulqader | Independent | 244 |
| Daniel Jonathon Fielding | Conservative | 194 |
| Thomas Sturgess | Lib Dem | 158 |
| David Tetenji | Conservative | 125 |
| Luke Jonathan Elliott Brownbill | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 42 |
Party shares count each party's leading candidate.
Last by-election, 16 September 2021
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Belbin Elected | Labour | 1,091 | 40.2% |
| Irshad Akbar | Lib Dem | 1,050 | 38.7% |
| Steve Toone | Conservative | 258 | 9.5% |
| Marieanne Elliot | Green | 162 | 6.0% |
| April Worrall | Independent | 155 | 5.7% |
Fulwood
Andrew Sangar Lib DemCliff Woodcraft Lib DemSue Alston Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Woodcraft Elected | Lib Dem | 3,053 | 37.6% |
| John Ronan | Green | 2,952 | 36.3% |
| Andrew John Telford | Reform | 906 | 11.2% |
| Thomas Evans | Labour | 830 | 10.2% |
| Thomas Wilson | Conservative | 362 | 4.5% |
| Ellie Axe | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 21 | 0.3% |
Gleadless Valley
Alexi Dimond GreenMarieanne Elliot GreenPaul Turpin Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marieanne Elliot Elected | Green | 3,517 | 60.7% |
| Andy Rayner | Reform | 1,077 | 18.6% |
| Bob Pemberton | Labour | 763 | 13.2% |
| John Dryden | Lib Dem | 336 | 5.8% |
| Simon John Jenkins | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 62 | 1.1% |
| Jennifer Karen Grant | Conservative | 43 | 0.7% |
Graves Park
Mohammed Mahroof Lib DemRob Bannister LabourTom Atkin-Withers Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Atkin-Withers Elected | Green | 2,254 | 32.5% |
| Steve Ayris | Lib Dem | 1,807 | 26.0% |
| Robert David White | Reform | 1,464 | 21.1% |
| Julia Catherine Brown | Labour | 1,168 | 16.8% |
| Trevor Henry Grant | Conservative | 212 | 3.1% |
| David Pascoe Ellis | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 40 | 0.6% |
Hillsborough
Christine Gilligan Kubo GreenRichard Tinsley GreenToby Mallinson Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Tinsley Elected | Green | 3,445 | 50.5% |
| Mike Bell | Reform | 1,802 | 26.4% |
| Andrew Wild | Labour | 1,045 | 15.3% |
| Christopher Alan Lynch | Lib Dem | 231 | 3.4% |
| Eve Millward | Conservative | 199 | 2.9% |
| Mark Harrop | Independent | 68 | 1.0% |
| Joseph Lewis Hibbert | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 34 | 0.5% |
Manor Castle
Elle Dodd LabourLaura Moynahan LabourRuth Abbey Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Abbey Elected | Green | 2,012 | 42.5% |
| Seun Ajao | Reform | 1,241 | 26.2% |
| Michael Chilton | Labour | 1,080 | 22.8% |
| Dylan Turner | Conservative | 177 | 3.7% |
| Stephanie Jane Kenning | Lib Dem | 149 | 3.1% |
| Pete Reilly | Independent | 51 | 1.1% |
| Alistair Tice | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 27 | 0.6% |
Mosborough
Glynis Chapman Lib DemJoel McGuigan ReformTony Downing Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel McGuigan Elected | Reform | 2,114 | 40.5% |
| Gail Smith | Lib Dem | 1,450 | 27.8% |
| Jason Holyhead | Labour | 836 | 16.0% |
| Julie White | Green | 444 | 8.5% |
| Patricia Jean Barnsley | Conservative | 269 | 5.2% |
| Ronald Corbett | Independent | 74 | 1.4% |
| Michael John Hudgell | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 29 | 0.6% |
Nether Edge & Sharrow
Ibby Ullah LabourLynsey Angell GreenMaroof Raouf Green
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynsey Angell Elected | Green | 3,770 | 50.5% |
| Nighat Basharat | Labour | 2,695 | 36.1% |
| Sean Patrick Pearce | Reform | 441 | 5.9% |
| Joe Yeardley | Lib Dem | 319 | 4.3% |
| Joanne Mary Lowe | Conservative | 192 | 2.6% |
| Tilde Resare | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 54 | 0.7% |
Park & Arbourthorne
Ben Miskell LabourMatt Smith ReformMia Drazaic Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Smith Elected | Reform | 1,740 | 38.0% |
| Nabeela Mowlana | Labour | 1,287 | 28.1% |
| Billie Dawn Turner | Green | 1,009 | 22.0% |
| Brian Stringfellow | Conservative | 210 | 4.6% |
| Ann Patricia Kingdom | Lib Dem | 193 | 4.2% |
| Dwaine Craven | Independent | 89 | 1.9% |
| Jack Jeffery | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 52 | 1.1% |
Richmond
David Barker LabourDianne Hurst IndependentJack Byrom Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Byrom Elected | Reform | 2,472 | 50.5% |
| Beth Cheshire | Labour | 1,107 | 22.6% |
| Luke William Hunt | Green | 710 | 14.5% |
| Pansy Plester | Conservative | 256 | 5.2% |
| Adil Shaffaq Mohammed | Lib Dem | 168 | 3.4% |
| Joe Greatorex | Independent | 107 | 2.2% |
| Jack Hurst | UKIP | 47 | 1.0% |
| Hollie Charlotte Buisson | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 27 | 0.6% |
Shiregreen & Brightside
Dawn Dale LabourMark Rusling LabourMick Lee Independent
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mick Lee Elected | Reform | 1,671 | 42.4% |
| Josiah Lenton | Labour | 951 | 24.1% |
| Joel Gilbert | Green | 707 | 17.9% |
| Lewis Lennard Henrey Malcolm Mills | Conservative | 192 | 4.9% |
| Rachel Esther Barker | Lib Dem | 192 | 4.9% |
| Josh Darling | Independent | 148 | 3.8% |
| Garry David Weatherall | Independent | 55 | 1.4% |
| Rebecca Fryer | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 25 | 0.6% |
Southey
Mike Chaplin LabourPaul Jakeman ReformYvonne Sykes Reform
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Sykes Elected | Reform | 2,157 | 49.9% |
| Jayne Dunn | Labour | 1,059 | 24.5% |
| Tuss Ramzan | Green | 557 | 12.9% |
| Andrew Mark Smith | Conservative | 206 | 4.8% |
| Kevin Grum | Lib Dem | 204 | 4.7% |
| Joseph Clark | Independent | 111 | 2.6% |
| Harry John Lomas | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 26 | 0.6% |
Last by-election, 27 August 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Jakeman Elected | Reform | 1,133 | 50.6% |
| Jayne Dunn | Labour | 836 | 37.3% |
| Daniel John Moy | Green | 146 | 6.5% |
| Daniel Gage | Conservative | 69 | 3.1% |
| Oliver Edward George | Lib Dem | 56 | 2.5% |
Stannington
Penny Baker Lib DemRichard Williams Lib DemWill Sapwell Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Sapwell Elected | Lib Dem | 2,400 | 33.8% |
| Ian Oxley | Reform | 2,266 | 31.9% |
| Maz Rowan Hamilton | Green | 1,089 | 15.3% |
| Lewis William Blake Dagnall | Labour | 971 | 13.7% |
| Matthew James Langham | Conservative | 301 | 4.2% |
| Cameron James Luke Mannion | Independent | 48 | 0.7% |
| George Arthur Rollason | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 23 | 0.3% |
Last by-election, 18 January 2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Sapwell Elected | Lib Dem | 2,258 | 52.7% |
| Lewis William Blake Dagnall | Labour | 1,212 | 28.3% |
| Ben Woollard | Conservative | 372 | 8.7% |
| Chris Bragg | Green | 328 | 7.6% |
| Rod Rodgers | The Liberal Party | 118 | 2.8% |
Stocksbridge & Upper Don
John Booker ReformJohn Hesketh ReformMark Whittaker Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hesketh Elected | Reform | 2,554 | 37.3% |
| Stuart Andrew Shepherd | Lib Dem | 2,208 | 32.3% |
| Janet Hilary Ridler | Labour | 1,022 | 14.9% |
| David Willington | Green | 638 | 9.3% |
| Owen Cooper | Conservative | 382 | 5.6% |
| Claire Suzanne Wraith | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 35 | 0.5% |
Last by-election, 26 June 2025
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Booker Elected | Reform | 1,789 | 32.9% |
| Stuart Andrew Shepherd | Lib Dem | 1,597 | 29.4% |
| Josiah Lenton | Labour | 1,324 | 24.4% |
| Matt Dixon | Conservative | 332 | 6.1% |
| Andy Davies | Green | 294 | 5.4% |
| Adam James Allcroft | Yorkshire Party | 58 | 1.1% |
| Claire Suzanne Wraith | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 43 | 0.8% |
Walkley
Hannah Cawley LabourJohn Wright LabourLaura McClean Labour
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Davies Elected | Green | 2,794 | 40.1% |
| Tom Hunt | Labour | 2,721 | 39.0% |
| Kim Vivien Hanson | Reform | 980 | 14.1% |
| Alex Purvis | Lib Dem | 194 | 2.8% |
| Michael Lawrence Ginn | Conservative | 146 | 2.1% |
| Harry Crawley | Independent | 70 | 1.0% |
| Isabelle Amy France | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 69 | 1.0% |
Last by-election, 17 September 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Cawley Elected | Labour | 2,315 | 53.4% |
| Seb Van Bilsen Irias | Green | 1,249 | 28.8% |
| Andrew John Telford | Reform | 541 | 12.5% |
| Alex Purvis | Lib Dem | 112 | 2.6% |
| Sonny Ullah | Conservative | 59 | 1.4% |
| Isabelle Amy France | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 56 | 1.3% |
West Ecclesfield
Alan Hooper Lib DemAnn Whitaker Lib DemMike Levery Lib Dem
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Levery Elected | Lib Dem | 2,295 | 38.9% |
| David Ogle | Reform | 2,278 | 38.6% |
| Alexander Stuart Parker | Labour | 609 | 10.3% |
| Kathy Aston | Green | 435 | 7.4% |
| Matt Dixon | Conservative | 254 | 4.3% |
| Solomon David Wells-Ashmore | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 30 | 0.5% |
Woodhouse
Alison Norris LabourMick Rooney LabourNathaniel Menday Independent
Last scheduled election, 7 May 2026
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Menday Elected | Reform | 1,987 | 44.6% |
| Danny Alan Allsebrook | Labour | 890 | 20.0% |
| Hannah Kate Nicklin | Green | 678 | 15.2% |
| Willis James Marshall | Lib Dem | 451 | 10.1% |
| Steven Winstone | Conservative | 266 | 6.0% |
| Dorne Carr | Independent | 108 | 2.4% |
| Joshua Andrew Crapper | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 74 | 1.7% |
Last by-election, 28 November 2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis James Marshall Elected | Lib Dem | 1,018 | 33.0% |
| Andy Hizzard | Reform | 1,008 | 32.7% |
| Sajid Ghafur | Labour | 650 | 21.1% |
| Hannah Kate Nicklin | Green | 168 | 5.4% |
| Samuel Hemsley | Conservative | 153 | 5.0% |
| Joshua Andrew Crapper | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 56 | 1.8% |
| Matthew Leese | Social Democratic Party | 33 | 1.1% |
Councillors
Changed party since the election
3 councillors now sit for a different party from the one they were elected for.
| Ward | Councillor | Elected as | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firth Park | Robert Hanson | Reform 2026 | Independent |
| Shiregreen & Brightside | Mick Lee | Reform 2026 | Independent |
| Woodhouse | Nathaniel Menday | Reform 2026 | Independent |
Next election
Seats up on 6 May 2027
28 of 84 seats are up. Seats held now, by party:
Lib Dem 11 Labour 10 Green 4 Independent 2 Reform 1
| Ward | Councillor whose term ends |
|---|---|
| Beauchief & Greenhill | Richard Shaw Lib Dem |
| Beighton | Ian Horner Lib Dem |
| Birley | Denise Fox Independent |
| Broomhill & Sharrow Vale | Angela Argenzio Green |
| Burngreave | Talib Hussain Labour |
| City | Ruth Mersereau Green |
| Crookes & Crosspool | Tim Huggan Lib Dem |
| Darnall | Mary Lea Labour |
| Dore & Totley | Joe Otten Lib Dem |
| East Ecclesfield | Robert Reiss Lib Dem |
| Ecclesall | Barbara Masters Lib Dem |
| Firth Park | Abdul Khayum Labour |
| Fulwood | Andrew Sangar Lib Dem |
| Gleadless Valley | Paul Turpin Green |
| Graves Park | Mohammed Mahroof Lib Dem |
| Hillsborough | Toby Mallinson Green |
| Manor Castle | Laura Moynahan Labour |
| Mosborough | Glynis Chapman Lib Dem |
| Nether Edge & Sharrow | Ibby Ullah Labour |
| Park & Arbourthorne | Ben Miskell Labour |
| Richmond | Dianne Hurst Independent |
| Shiregreen & Brightside | Dawn Dale Labour |
| Southey | Mike Chaplin Labour |
| Stannington | Penny Baker Lib Dem |
| Stocksbridge & Upper Don | John Booker Reform |
| Walkley | Laura McClean Labour |
| West Ecclesfield | Alan Hooper Lib Dem |
| Woodhouse | Alison Norris Labour |
Term end dates from Open Council Data.
By-elections
Every council by-election since 2021
5 by-elections since July 2021, 4 of them gains.
| Date | Ward | Result | Winner's share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 September 2026 | Walkley | Labour gain from Green | 53.4% |
| 27 August 2026 | Southey | Reform gain from Labour | 50.6% |
| 26 June 2025 | Stocksbridge & Upper Don | Reform gain from Labour | 33.0% |
| 28 November 2024 | Woodhouse | Lib Dem gain from Labour | 33.0% |
| 18 January 2024 | Stannington | Lib Dem hold | 52.7% |
Parliament
Parliamentary constituencies
| Constituency | Share of council | 2024 winner | Projected now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough | 20% | Labour | Labour 41% |
| Sheffield Heeley | 20% | Labour | Labour 46% |
| Sheffield South East | 19% | Labour | Labour 45% |
| Sheffield Hallam | 16% | Labour | Labour 46% |
| Sheffield Central | 15% | Labour | Labour 44% |
| Penistone and Stocksbridge | 11% | Labour | Labour 38% |
Share of the council: the proportion of its census neighbourhoods (2021 LSOAs) in each seat. The projection is PollCheck's demographic model at current polling, not a forecast.
People
Who lives in Sheffield
556,510 residents in 231,994 households
Voted Leave in 2016
51% 1 below GB
Degree or higher
33% 1 below GB
No qualifications
19% 1 above GB
Own their home
58% 3 below GB
Rent from a council or housing association
23% 6 above GB
Rent privately
19% 1 below GB
Aged 15 to 34
36% 5 above GB
Aged 65 and over
20% 2 below GB
GB figure. 2021 Census (Scotland: 2022): age as a share of residents aged 15 and over, qualifications of residents aged 16 and over, housing as a share of households. Leave: 2016 EU referendum, Electoral Commission results by counting area.
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Closest on the measures above: the 2016 Leave vote, age, qualifications and housing. Maps show which party holds each ward.
Sources
Sources and method
Seat totals and control: PollCheck council control tracker. Councillors: Open Council Data (CC BY-SA 4.0). Election results: Democracy Club (CC BY 4.0), with some vote counts from DCLEAPIL, Leman (2025) (CC BY-SA 4.0), and corrections checked against councils' official declarations. Ward boundaries: Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Census: Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland.
Councillor lists and DCLEAPIL-derived vote counts on this page are available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
In wards electing more than one councillor, a party's share counts only its leading candidate (the Rallings and Thrasher method). Independents count individually. The lead is the gap between the top two parties' shares.