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.
Results summary
Ward results Source: Anston & Woodsetts
Aston & Todwick
Aughton & Swallownest
Boston Castle
Bramley & Ravenfield
Brinsworth
Dalton & Thrybergh
Dinnington
Greasbrough
Hellaby & Maltby West
Hoober
Keppel
Kilnhurst & Swinton East
Maltby East
Rawmarsh East
Rawmarsh West
Rother Vale
Rotherham East
Rotherham West
Sitwell
Swinton Rockingham
Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Wales
Wath
Wickersley North
Changes 2021–2024 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.
Kilnhurst and Swinton East
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.
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