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Find your electionBack to Barnsley SouthLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Dearne South (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Dearne North (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Dearne South Ward
Where Rosemary fits into things
Barnsley South
Constituency
Dearne South
Ward
RS
Rosemary Sharon Jackson
Candidate
Dearne South
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Barnsley