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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embsay-with-Eastby Parish - Ann Briggs | Not applicable | 1 | 5 February 2026 |
| Rillington Parish - Charlotte Bridges | Not applicable | 1 | 5 February 2026 |
| Weeton Parish - Bob Wileyman | Not applicable | 1 | 5 February 2026 |
| Folkton Parish - Jill Carroll | Not applicable | 1 | 6 February 2026 |
| Seamer Parish - Anthony Brian Groves | Seamer Ward | 1 | 6 February 2026 |
| Little Smeaton Parish - Joanne Howdle | Not applicable | 1 | 9 February 2026 |
| Whitby Town Council - Anne Brown | Stakesby Ward | 1 | 10 February 2026 |
| East Ayton Parish - Norma Harrison | Not applicable | 1 | 10 February 2026 |
| Hunmanby Parish - Lesley O`Brien | Not applicable | 1 | 10 February 2026 |
| Rillington Parish - Paul Taylor | Not applicable | 1 | 10 February 2026 |
| Ingleby Arncliffe Parish - Clive Walley | Not applicable | 1 | 10 February 2026 |
| Glusburn and Cross Hills Parish - Stewart Anthony | Not applicable | 1 | 11 February 2026 |
| Colburn Town Council - Michelle Dunning | Colburn Town Ward | 1 | 11 February 2026 |
| Cawood Parish - Sarah Mclaughlin | Not applicable | 1 | 17 February 2026 |
| Terrington Parish - Clara Challoner Walker | Not applicable | 1 | 19 February 2026 |
| Scorton Parish - Tom Robson | Not applicable | 1 | 20 February 2026 |
| Glusburn and Cross Hills Parish - Alister Witherington | Not applicable | 1 | 20 February 2026 |
| North Rigton Parish - Barbara Massey | Not applicable | 1 | 23 February 2026 |
| Pannal and Burn Bridge Parish - Neil Permain | Not applicable | 1 | 23 February 2026 |
| Scotton Parish - Keith Large | Not applicable | 1 | 23 February 2026 |
| Kirk Smeaton - Karen Snelling | Not applicable | 1 | 24 February 2026 |
| Seamer (Hambleton) Parish - James Bainbridge | Not applicable | 1 | 24 February 2026 |