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
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 Town Council - Kenny Fuller

Boroughbridge Town Council - Julie Fuller

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

Skeeby Parish - Helen Bowler

Skeeby Parish - Keith Richardson

Skeeby Parish - John Budden

Skeeby Parish - Ross Dixon

Not applicable 4 27 March 2026