Richmondshire District Council was the local authority for Richmondshire in North Yorkshire, England from 1974 to 2023. It was elected every four years. After the last boundary changes in 2003, 34 councillors were elected from 24 wards.
The first election to the council was held in 1973, initially operating as a shadow authority alongside the outgoing authorities until it came into its powers on 1 April 1974. Political control from 1974 until its abolition in 2023 was as follows:
The leaders of the council from 2001 until the council's abolition in 2023 were:
Summary of the council composition after recent council elections, click on the year for full details of each election. Boundary changes took place for the 2003 election.
By-elections occur when seats become vacant between council elections. Below is a summary of recent by-elections; full by-election results can be found by clicking on the by-election name.
Retirement of District Councillor Lin Clarkson.
Death of Independent Cllr Bob Gale.
Death of Independent Cllr Tony Pelton.
Death of Independent Cllr Richard Beal.
Death of Independent Cllr John Blackie.