Parish and town council vacancies

Information and guidance on parish and town council vacancies.

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
Borrowby (Hambleton) Parish Not applicable 1 23 July 2025
Lothersdale Parish Not applicable 1 23 July 2025
Thornton Dale Parish Not applicable 1 29 July 2025
Whitby Town Council Stakesby Ward 1 30 July 2025
Cridling Stubbs Parish Not applicable 1 4 August 2025
Hawes and High Abbotside Group - Hawes Parish Not applicable 1 4 August 2025
Gate Helmsley and Upper Helmsley Group - Gate Helmsley Parish Not applicable 1 11 August 2025
Settrington Parish Not applicable 1 11 August 2025

Leyburn Town - Burns

Leyburn Town - Barber-Taylor

Not applicable 2 12 August 2025

Monk Fryston Parish (Spofforth)

Monk Fryston Parish (Clarke)

Not applicable 2 12 August 2025
Cononley Parish Not applicable 1 13 August 2025
Kirby Hill and District Group - Milby Parish Not applicable 1 13 August 2025