There are elections on  3 May  2018 in both councils covered by this constituency. Harrogate Borough Council is holding elections in all wards, including the 12 in this constituency. Craven District Council, which is entirely within the constituency, is holding elections in nine wards.

Labour will be seeking to build on our increased vote in the 2017 general election with a  strong and vigorous campaign, sending a clear message that eight years of austerity have done real damage to local communities and that it is time for a change.