Polls close for South Yorkshire local elections

Registered voters were able to cast their ballots between 07:00-22:00 BST on Thursday

Polling stations have closed across South Yorkshire for the local elections.

Registered voters were able to cast their ballots between 07:00 to 22:00 BST on Thursday.

Elections are taking place in Barnsley, for 21 of the 63 seats, and in Sheffield, with 29 of the 84 council seats up for grabs.

People in England were required to show photo ID before being allowed to vote at the 2023 local elections.

Counting in both local elections will begin on Friday with results expected later the same day.