2021 Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council election

Elections to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 6 May 2021.

Although Labour retained control of the council, the Conservatives went from zero to 20 seats at this election.

Ward Results
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Anston & Woodsetts
A by-election was held on 9 December 2021 after the resignation of Cllr Emma McClure

Aughton & Swallownest
A by-election was held on 9 December 2021 after the resignation of Cllr Jack Austin

Keppel
A by-election was held on 27 January 2023 after the resignation of Cllr Paul Hague

Dinnington
In July 2023, following the resignation of a Dinnington Ward councillor, the Conservatives successfully defended the seat. The by-election was labelled as ‘crucial’ as it was seen as a 'red wall' area. The Conservatives increased their vote share.

Changes of allegiance
In May 2023, Councillors Emily Barley and Jill Thompson resigned from the Conservative Group and formed the 'Independent Conservative' Group. Councillor Charlie Wooding was suspended from the Conservative Group whilst an investigation took place regarding his attendance, and he subsequently resigned triggering a by-election.

The Rotherham Democratic Party disbanded in 2022, with its councillors thereafter sitting as independents.