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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlethorpe Parish - Christine Winterburn | Not applicable | 1 | 26 September 2025 |
| Thornton Dale Parish - Claire Balderson | Not applicable | 1 | 26 September 2025 |
| Folkton Parish - John Vinten | Not applicable | 1 | 26 September 2025 |
| Thirsk Town Council - David Jackson | Not applicable | 1 | 30 September 2025 |
| Ulleskelf Parish - Andy Haw | Not applicable | 1 | 1 October 2025 |
| Middleham Town - Debbie Close | Not applicable | 1 | 1 October 2025 |
| Bishop Monkton Parish - Gareth Sargeson | Not applicable | 1 | 2 October 2025 |
| Seamer Parish - James Lawrence White | Crossgates Ward | 1 | 3 October 2025 |
| Cayton Parish - Tracey Vasey Cayton Parish - John Hall Cayton Parish - Sue Bennington |
Not applicable | 3 | 3 October 2025 |
| Thornton Dale Parish - June Goodson-Moore | Not applicable | 1 | 3 October 2025 |
| Egton Parish - Amy Cockrem | Not applicable | 1 | 3 October 2025 |
| Hunmanby Parish - Glynn Brown | Not applicable | 1 | 3 October 2025 |
| Mid Wharfedale Group - Nesfield with Langbar Parish - Judy Olby | Not applicable | 1 | 6 October 2025 |
| East Witton Parish - Michele De Vaal | Not applicable | 1 | 6 October 2025 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 8 October 2025 | |
| Camblesforth Parish - David Falcus | Not applicable | 1 | 10 October 2025 |
| Horton-in-Ribblesdale Parish - James Hudspeth | Not applicable | 1 | 14 October 2025 |
| Kirkby Malhamdale Group, Malham Moor Parish - Scott Inman | Not applicable | 1 | 14 October 2025 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 14 October 2025 | |
| Horton-In-Ribblesdale Parish - James Hudspeth | Not applicable | 1 | 14 October 2025 |
| Filey Town Council - Janet Scotcher-Husband | Not applicable | 1 | 15 October 2025 |
| Langthorpe Parish - Judith Hoyle | Not applicable | 1 | 16 October 2025 |
| Middleham Town - Lorna Skelton | Not applicable | 1 | 16 October 2025 |
| Malton Town - Christine Hudson (pdf / 59 KB) | Not applicable | 1 | 17 October 2025 |
| Cowling Parish - Patricia Campbell | Not applicable | 1 | 17 October 2025 |
| Killinghall Parish - Andrea Beal | Not applicable | 1 | 21 October 2025 |