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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Town Council - Stuart Gordon | Pickering West Ward | 1 | 12 November 2026 |
| Rillington Parish - Steven Jobson | Not applicable | 1 | 12 November 2026 |
| Colburn Town Council - Rupert Hildyard | Colburn Town Ward | 1 | 12 November 2026 |
| Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh Parish - Isaac Dawson | Not applicable | 1 | 17 November 2026 |
| Lockton Parish - Sandra Oakins | Not applicable | 1 | 17 November 2026 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 20 November 2026 | |
| Foxholes Parish - Angela Samuels | Not applicable | 1 | 20 November 2026 |
| Eggborough Parish - Ian Sewell | Not applicable | 1 | 20 November 2026 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 24 November 2026 | |
| Thornton-in-Hereby Parish - Martyn Leigh | Not applicable | 1 | 24 November 2026 |
| Not applicable | 3 | 24 November 2026 | |
| Staveley and Copgrove Group - Staveley Parish - Derek Kenningham | Not applicable | 1 | 25 November 2026 |
| Weaverthorpe Parish - Trevor Bewick Thomson | Not applicable | 1 | 26 November 2026 |
| Smeaton with Hornby Group - Little Smeaton Parish - Lesley Robinson | Not applicable | 1 | 27 November 2026 |
| Smeaton with Hornby Group - Hornby Parish - Kelly Stewart | Not applicable | 1 | 27 November 2026 |
| Burniston Parish - Victoria Powell | Not applicable | 1 | 27 November 2026 |
| Not applicable | 2 | 30 November 2026 | |
| Scruton Parish - Trevor Howe | Not applicable | 1 | 1 December 2026 |