A by-election took place in Newsham with Eppleby on 7 August 2008 after the resignation of Conservative councillor Hamish Newhouse.[4] The seat was held for the Conservatives by Mick Griffiths with a majority of 165 votes over Liberal Democrat Amanda Adams.[4]
A by-election was held in Hipswell on 15 October 2009 after the resignation of Conservative councillor Alicia Tye.[5] The seat was held for the Conservatives by Stephanie Todd with a majority of 18 votes over Liberal Democrat Ann Bagley.[4]
A by-election was held in Middleham on 15 October 2009 after the resignation of Conservative councillor Roger Harrison-Topham.[5] The seat was held for the Conservatives by Rachel Allen with a majority of 210 votes over Liberal Democrat Gina Ramsbottom.[4]