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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heslerton Parish Council - Alan Dargue | Heslerton East Ward | 1 | 19 August 2026 |
| Richmond Town Council - Ollie Scott | Richmond West Ward | 1 | 19 August 2026 |
| Irton Parish - Charlene Joyce | Not applicable | 1 | 19 August 2026 |
| East Harlsey Parish - Helen Sharpe | Not applicable | 1 | 20 August 2026 |
| Riccall Parish - Amanda Lee | Not applicable | 1 | 25 August 2026 |
| Bentham Town Council - Anthony William Burton | High Bentham Ward | 1 | 25 August 2026 |
| Rillington Parish - Anni Wilson | Not applicable | 1 | 26 August 2026 |
| Goathland Parish - Becky Hewitt | Not applicable | 1 | 2 September 2026 |
| Cayton Parish - Julie Seaward | Not applicable | 1 | 3 September |
| Cayton Parish - Kevin Seaward | Not applicable | 1 | 3 September |
| Asenby Parish - Malcolm Sollitt | Not applicable | 1 | 7 September 2026 |
| Claxton and Sand Hutton Group, Claxton Parish - Colin Russell | Not applicable | 1 | 8 September 2026 |