There are 731 parishes in North Yorkshire. Some parish councils in our county are known as town or city councils but have the same role as a parish council. They will all hold elections at different times of the year depending on their circumstances, this page has all the information on the current parish council elections.
Parish/Town Council casual vacancies
Guidance about when a casual vacancy occurs can be viewed on our advice for parish clerks when a casual vacancy occurs page.
Notice of vacancy for East Ward of Pickering
View the notice of vacancy for East Ward of Pickering (pdf / 47 KB)
Notice of vacancy for Parish of Whitby, West Cliff Ward
View the notice of vacancy for Parish of Whitby, West Cliff Ward (pdf / 94 KB)
Notice of vacancy for Parish of Swainby with Allerthorpe
View the notice of vacancy for Parish of Swainby with Allerthorpe
Notice of vacancy for Sessay Parish Council
View the notice of vacancy for Sessay Parish Council (pdf / 94 KB)
Notice of vacancy for Eastfield Eastway Ward
View the notice of vacancy for Eastfield Eastway Ward (pdf / 131 KB)
Notice of vacancy for Giggleswick Parish Council
View the notice of vacancy for Giggleswick Parish Council (pdf / 96 KB)
Notices of vacancies for Osmotherley Parish Council
View the notice of vacancy for Osmotherley Parish Council (Manners) (pdf / 116 KB)
View the notice of vacancy for Osmotherley Parish Council (Horner) (pdf / 114 KB)
Notice of vacancy for Seamer Parish Council (Seamer Ward)
View the notice of vacancy for Seamer Parish Council (pdf / 168 KB)
Notice of vacancy for Hellifield Parish Council
View the notice of vacancy for Hellifield Parish Council (pdf / 93 KB)
Notice of vacancy for Brandsby-Cum-Stearsby Parish Council
View the notice of vacancy for Brandsby-Cum-Stearsby Parish Council
Notice of vacancy for Raskelf Parish Council
View the notice of vacancy for Raskelf Parish Council
Notice of vacancy for Marton-Cum-Grafton Parish Council
View the notice of vacancy for Marton-Cum-Grafton Parish Council
Notice of vacancy for Lockton Parish Council
View the notice of vacancy for Lockton Parish Council
Notice of vacancy for Seamer Parish Council, Crossgates Ward
View the notice of vacancy for Seamer Parish Council, Crossgates Ward
Notice of vacancy for Whitby Town Council, Stakesby Ward
View the notice of vacancy for Whitby Town Council, Stakesby Ward
Notice of vacancy for Malton Town Council
View the notice of vacancy for Malton Town Council
Notice of vacancy for the Parish of Egton
View the notice of vacancy for the Parish of Egton (pdf / 58 KB)
Lothersdale Parish Council by-election
Nominations for this vacancy closed on 26 April. One nomination was received and this election will not be contested.
Helmsley Town Council by-election
Helmsley Town Council held a by-election on Thursday 8 June.
Declaration of result of poll - Helmsley Town Council (pdf / 16 KB)
Pateley Bridge Town Council by-election
Declaration of results of poll - Pateley Bridge Town Council
Thornton Dale Parish Council by-election
View the declaration of results - Thornton Dale Parish Council (pdf / 18 KB)
Long Preston Parish Council by-election
View the declaration of results - Long Preston Parish Council (pdf / 67 KB)
Helmsley Town Council by-election
Details of the Helmsley Town Council by-election to be held on 29 February 2024.
View the declaration of results - Helmsley Town Council (pdf / 60 KB)