The Sherwood Ward by-election has been won by Adele Williams, the Labour Party candidate.

The seat was previously held by Labour.

The full result is as follows:

WILLIAMS, Adele (Labour) – 2,816

SCOTT, William Raymond (Conservative) – 847

HOLLIDAY, Barry Ian (Liberal Democrats) – 359

BRIGHAM, Zeb (Green Party) – 221

BOULTBY, Carol (UKIP) – 139

BISHOP, David Laurence (Elvis & Yeti Himalayan Preservation) – 51

Turnout was 40.37% with a total of 4,445 votes cast.