The party gains seats from independents in early result declarations.
Labour have retained control of Barnsley Council after gaining seats from independents.
With the results of 11 out of 21 wards declared, the party had won four seats from independents and held four others. It means Labour have already secured a majority of the 63 seats on the council. The Liberal Democrats held two seats in the early result declarations. Independent councillor Jake Lodge was re-elected in Worsborough. Full results are expected by 15:00 BST.
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