Penistone Rural, South Yorkshire County Council
At the most recent election (7 May 1981), M. Wardle (Conservative Party) won Penistone Rural, with a majority of 181 votes on a turnout of 46.6%.
- Area type
- ward
- Within
- South Yorkshire County Council
- Elections recorded
- 3
- Recorded results
- 8
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Wardle | Conservative Party | 1,867 | 52.5% | Yes |
| M. Wragg | The Labour Party | 1,686 | 47.5% | No |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Wardle | Conservative Party | 1,857 | 45.8% | Yes |
| F. White | The Labour Party | 1,260 | 31% | No |
| J. Lees | The Liberal Party | 942 | 23.2% | No |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Lamb | The Labour Party | 1,712 | 41.7% | Yes |
| J. Lees | The Liberal Party | 1,219 | 29.7% | No |
| L. Beever | Conservative Party | 1,179 | 28.7% | No |