There are 10 seats available at the Stratford Council table, but so far only three people have formally shown an interest in sitting at it.
With nominations for the October elections closing in less than two weeks, only three people have formally put their names forward for the candidacy.
All three are current councillors. They are deputy mayor Alan Jamieson, and rural councillors Grant Boyde and Rick Coplestone.
While other candidates have spoken publicly saying they plan to stand, no-one else has put their nomination as of closeof business August 5.
Stratford District Council Chief Executive Sven Hanne is urging those interested in standing to get their nomination in.