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.
Current vacancies
| Parish/Town Council | Ward (if applicable) | Vacancies | Date notice expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crakehall with Langthorne Group - Crakehall Parish - John David Wilson | Not applicable | 1 | 25 June 2026 |
| Goldsborough Parish - Neil Taylor | Not applicable | 1 | 26 June 2026 |
| Carleton-in-Craven Parish - Nick Clayton-Stead | Not applicable | 1 | 26 June 2026 |
| Sutton-in-Craven Parish - Betty Hawkins | Not applicable | 1 | 29 June 2026 |
| Scarborough Town Council - Stacy Bolton | Castle Ward | 1 | 29 June 2026 |
| Seamer Parish Council - Alyson Gregory | Crossgates Ward | 1 | 30 June 2026 |
| Seamer Parish Council - Venessa Milner | Seamer Ward | 1 | 30 June 2026 |
| Spofforth with Stockeld Parish - Carl Marston | Not applicable | 1 | 3 July 2026 |
| Sherburn Parish - Christopher Miles | Not applicable | 1 | 7 July 2026 |
| Thirsk Town - Ben Earley | Not applicable | 1 | 8 July 2026 |
| Catterick Parish - Stephen Wyrill | Not applicable | 1 | 10 July 2026 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 10 July 2026 | |
| Eggborough Parish - Liam Hatfield | Not applicable | 1 | 13 July 2026 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 13 July 2026 | |
| Fairburn Parish - Jill Edwards | Not applicable | 1 | 16 July 2026 |