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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gargrave Parish - Derek Steele | Not applicable | 1 | 29 December 2025 |
| Hutton-Le-Hole Parish - Steven Paul Bentley | Not applicable | 1 | 2 January 2026 |
| Appleton Wiske Parish - Shirley Duffield | Not applicable | 1 | 5 January 2026 |
| Farndale East and West Group - Farndale East Parish - Phillip Collier | Not applicable | 1 | 5 January 2026 |
| Harmby Parish - Michelle Payne | Not applicable | 1 | 6 January 2026 |
| Seamer Parish Council - Seamer Ward - James Harvey Stockdale | Not applicable | 1 | 6 January 2026 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 7 January 2026 | |
| Wath and Norton Conyers Group - Wath Parish - Mark English | Not applicable | 1 | 8 January 2026 |
| Asenby Parish - Tom Miles | Not applicable | 1 | 9 January 2026 |
| Rainton with Newby Parish - Jez Edwards | Not applicable | 1 | 12 January 2026 |
| Pickering Town Council - Damon Elder | Pickering West Ward | 1 | 12 January 2026 |
| Barlow Parish - Oliver Edmunds | Not applicable | 1 | 14 January 2026 |
| Crambe Parish - Edward Lance Thompson | Not applicable | 1 | 15 January 2026 |
| Whitwell on the Hill Parish - Sarah Brotherton | Not applicable | 1 | 15 January 2026 |