2023 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council election

Elections to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council took place on 4 May 2023 alongside other elections in the United Kingdom. One third of the council was up for election.

Background
The Labour Party have controlled the council since 1973. In May 2021, Labour retained control but the council was criticised for not counting over 1,000 postal votes. In May 2022, Labour retained overall control of the council, but lost three seats. In December 2022, Conservative councillor for Rockingham ward David White defected to Reform UK.

Results summary
The Barnsley Independent Group did not stand in this election and lost its sole seat on the council.

Ward results
On 11 April 2023, the full list of candidates was published.