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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 2 | 11 November 2025 | |
| Aldwark Area Group - Aldwark Parish - Andy Follington | Not applicable | 1 | 11 November 2025 |
| Stillington Parish - Tracy Sinclair | Not applicable | 1 | 12 November 2025 |
| Embsay-with-Eastby Parish - Vincent Smith | Not applicable | 1 | 13 November 2025 |
| Cawood Parish - Martin Ward | Not applicable | 1 | 14 November 2025 |
| Tockwith and Wilstrop Group - Helen Algar | Tockwith Ward of Tockwith Parish Council | 1 | 17 November 2025 |
| Coxwold Parish - Jean Richardson | Not applicable | 1 | 18 November 2025 |
| Sherburn in Elmet Parish - Sarah Bradder | Not applicable | 1 | 21 November 2025 |
| Filey Town Council - Marcus Thrall | Filey Ward | 1 | 26 November 2025 |
|
Eggborough Parish - Colin White |
Not applicable | 3 | 2 December 2025 |
| Carlton Town Parish - Jonathan Stones | Not applicable | 1 | 3 December 2025 |