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- Sheffield now 4/5 with bookmakers to have a Labour Majority after this week's local elections
- Other election betting odds available includes York's outcome
- When are the local elections?
Sheffield now 4/5 with bookmakers to have a Labour Majority after this week's local elections
Local Elections will take place this weekend around the UK with numerous seats up for grabs with more than two thirds of council seats set to be contested in England.
UK Betting Sites are offering odds on these elections in some of the biggest councils and Sheffield is one of those that features in the list of betting markets.
The latest odds say that Sheffield has a 55% chance of having a Labour Majority after this week's local elections with Sheffield Council currently under no overall control.
| Sheffield Council Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Majority | 4/5 | 55.6% |
| No Overall Control | 1/1 | 50.0% |
| Liberal Democrats Majority | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Other election betting odds available includes York's outcome
There are lots of betting markets available for this week's local elections with other Yorkshire councils included as well as Sheffield like York.
York is expected to have a Liberal Democrats Majority according to the latest betting odds with it currently favourite in the betting market at 8/13.
A Labour Majority in York will be a big shock with just a 5.9% chance of that happening according to the latest betting odds.
| York Council Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Majority
|
8/13 | 61.9% |
| No Overall Control | 5/4 | 44.4% |
| Labour Majority
|
16/1 | 5.9% |
When are the local elections?
The local elections are set to take place on Thursday May 4th with results expected to be released throughout Friday May 5th.
These elections have increased significance with them being the first that requires voters to show ID at the polls.
Polls will be open on Thursday, May 4 from 7am until 10pm with registration in advance needed too.
