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
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 Town Council - Karen Hubbard

Filey Town Council - David Hubbard

Filey Ward 2 3 November 2025
Carthorpe Parish - Catherine Grant Not applicable 1 3 November 2025
Langcliffe Parish - Graham Cross Not applicable 1 5 November 2025
Bedale Parish - John Howe Not applicable 1 10 November 2025