Police, fire and crime commissioner election
The last Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) election was held on Thursday 6 May 2021.
Parliamentary elections
Parliamentary elections are run by Hambleton District Council (Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Rotary Way, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2UU). You can visit Hambleton's website for more information.
The General election results for the Richmond (Yorks) constituency are available on Hambleton District Council's website.
Local government vacancy
There are currently no local government vacancies.
The North Yorkshire County Council elections have been postponed until May 2022.
Parish/town council vacancy
Local By-elections - Thursday 12 August 2021
Election requests have been received from 10 electors for the parish of Bellerby and Richmond West Ward of Richmond Town.
By-elections will take place on Thursday 12 August if contested. If only one nomination is received for the vacancy by close of nomination, the candidate will be elected unopposed and no election will take place on Thursday 12 August. When more than one nomination is received by close of nomination then the election will take place on Thursday 12 August.
View the full election timetable
Information on standing for election can be found on our Stand for election page.
| Item | Date and time |
|---|---|
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Publication of Notice of Election View the Notice of Election for Bellerby Parish View the Notice of Election for Richmond Town Council (West Ward) |
Thursday 8 July 2021 |
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Receipt of Nominations/Withdrawal of Candidature |
4pm Friday 16 July 2021 |
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Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated View the Statement of Persons Nominated for Bellerby Parish View the Statement of Persons Nominated for Richmond Town Council (West Ward) |
5pm Monday 19 July 2021 |
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Last date for Registration to vote for these elections |
Tuesday 27 July 2021 |
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Receipt of Postal Vote Applications |
5pm Wednesday 28 July 2021 |
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Publication of Notice of Poll |
Wednesday 4 August 2021 |
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Day of Poll |
7am to 10pm Thursday 12 August 2021 |
Notice of vacancy in office of councillor
Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish/Town Council(s) listed in the following table.
If by the 14 days excluding Dies Non, after the date of the notice, a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by ten electors for the said Parish/Town, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
If an election is called, it will take place not later than date listed in the table.
Tony Clark
Returning Officer, Mercury House, Station Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4JX
| Date of notice | Parish / town council | Name of departing Councillor | Reason | Expiry of 14 days | Election held by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2021 | Barton | Mark Philips | Resignation | 4 August 2021 | 8 October 2021 |