Elections for parish and town councillors happen every four years. However, sometimes a councillor leaves their position between these scheduled elections. When this happens, the parish or town council must advertise the vacancy.
Guidance about when a casual vacancy occurs can be viewed on our advice for parish clerks when a casual vacancy occurs page.
View the current parish council boundaries on our online electoral map.
Current vacancies
| Parish/Town Council | Ward (if applicable) | Vacancies | Date notice expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton-in-Ribblesdale Parish - James Hudspeth | Not applicable | 1 | 14 October 2025 |
| Kirkby Malhamdale Group, Malham Moor Parish - Scott Inman | Not applicable | 1 | 14 October 2025 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 14 October 2025 | |
| Horton-In-Ribblesdale Parish - James Hudspeth | Not applicable | 1 | 14 October 2025 |
| Filey Town Council - Janet Scotcher-Husband | Filey Ward | 1 | 15 October 2025 |
| Langthorpe Parish - Judith Hoyle | Not applicable | 1 | 16 October 2025 |
| Middleham Town - Lorna Skelton | Not applicable | 1 | 16 October 2025 |
| Malton Town - Christine Hudson (pdf / 59 KB) | Not applicable | 1 | 17 October 2025 |
| Cowling Parish - Patricia Campbell | Not applicable | 1 | 17 October 2025 |
| Killinghall Parish - Andrea Beal | Not applicable | 1 | 21 October 2025 |
| Drax Parish - Diane Hall | Not applicable | 1 | 22 October 2025 |
| Staveley Parish - John Thornton | Not applicable | 1 | 22 October 2025 |
| Ripon City Council - Jo Bate | Ure Bank Ward | 1 | 23 October 2025 |
| Filey Town Council - Janine Robinson Filey Town Council - Linda Randall Filey Town Council - Jacqui Houlden-Banks |
Filey Ward | 3 | 29 October 2025 |
| Filey Town Council - Beverley Donoghue | Primrose Valley Ward | 1 | 29 October 2025 |
| Filey Town Council - Chris Adnitt | Filey Ward | 1 | 31 October 2025 |
| Colburn Town Council - Miles Burnham | Colburn Town Ward | 1 | 31 October 2025 |
| Filey Ward | 2 | 3 November 2025 | |
| Carthorpe Parish - Catherine Grant | Not applicable | 1 | 3 November 2025 |