Elections to South Yorkshire County Council, a metropolitan county council of Yorkshire in England, were held on 7 May 1981, resulting in a council with Labour members forming a majority.

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1981 South Yorkshire County Council election

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All 100 seats to South Yorkshire County Council 51 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Labour Conservative Liberal Seats won 82 14 3 Seat change 20 17 1 Percentage 58.8% 23.1% 13.3% Swing 13.9% 16.6% 7.1%
Election results by metropolitan borough.
Council control before election Labour Council control after election Labour

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This was the last election to the South Yorkshire county council, as metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986.