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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateforth Parish - Gordon Mcglone | Not applicable | 1 | 9 March 2026 |
| Seamer (Hambleton) Parish - Mark Murphy | Not applicable | 1 | 16 March 2026 |
| Heck Parish - Laura Watkinson-Teo | Not applicable | 1 | 19 March 2026 |
| St Giles Parish - Paula Randall | Not applicable | 1 | 19 March 2026 |
| North Duffield Parish - Mel Patten | Not applicable | 1 | 20 March 2026 |
| Boroughbridge Ward | 2 | 23 March 2026 | |
| Burton Salmon Parish - Simon Burdekin | Not applicable | 1 | 23 March 2026 |
| Brafferton and Helperby Parish - Deidre Brown | Not applicable | 1 | 23 March 2026 |
| Filey Town Council - James Hodgson | Filey Ward | 1 | 24 March 2026 |
| Ripley Parish - Melissa Braithwaite-Sturdy | Not applicable | 1 | 25 March 2026 |
| North Cowton Parish - Joanne Gibson | Not applicable | 1 | 26 March 2026 |
| Not applicable | 4 | 27 March 2026 |