Driffield town council official are encouraging people to put themselves forward as candidiates to fill a seat left vacant following the resignation of Coun Neal Pearson.
An election has been called to represent the west ward of the authority and, if contested, the polls will open on October 4.
Nomination papers are available from Electoral services, County Hall, Beverley, HU17 9BA or from the town clerk Mrs Claire Binnington, 2-4 Market Walk, Driffield, YO25 6BW.
Nomination papers must be delivered to Electoral services not later than noon on September 7.