Swindon Borough Council

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What do you want to do today?

Pay for it
Apply for it
Report it
Book a visit to the HWRC (tip)
Find your bin collection day
Pay your Council Tax

Adult social care and support

About social care in Swindon
Disabled facilities grants
Emergency duty team
Staying healthy

Benefits and money matters

Apply for benefits
Change in circumstances
Swindon assistance fund
Universal Credit

Bins, rubbish and recycling

Book a visit to the HWRC (the tip)
Find your bin collection day
Garden waste subscription
Report a missed bin collection

Births, marriages and deaths

Death and bereavement
Marriage and civil partnerships
Register a birth
Swindon Register Office

Council Tax

Council Tax discounts
Council Tax explained - 2025/26
Pay your Council Tax
Register to pay Council Tax

Children and young people

Fostering a child
Safeguarding
Swindon Care Leavers local offer
Swindon SEND local offer

Environmental problems

Abandoned vehicles on public land
Dirty street that needs cleaning
Fly-tipping or dumped rubbish
Report a noise disturbance

Health and wellbeing

Healthy eating
Help with mental wellbeing
Live Well Swindon
Stop smoking service

Homes and property

Apply for council housing
Pay your council housing rent
Report anti-social behaviour (ASB)
Request a housing repair

Libraries

Find a local library
Join the library
Library fees and charges
Search the library catalogue

Licences and permits

Animal licensing
House in multiple occupation
Taxis and minicabs
Temporary event licence

Open data and transparency

Corporate reporting
Freedom of Information request
Make a subject access request
Publication scheme

Parking, roads and transport

Blue Badge for disabled people
Bus pass
Parking permits
Pay a Penalty Charge Notice

People and communities

Anti-social behaviour (ASB)
Community safety
Consultations and surveys
Domestic violence and abuse

Planning and Building Control

Building Control
Planning applications
Local plan and planning policy
Swindon town centre regeneration

Recreation, leisure and culture

Coate Water County Park
Lydiard House and Park
Museum & Art Swindon
STEAM museum

Road safety and repairs

Report a damaged road or footpath
Report a faulty street light
Report a faulty traffic light or signal
Report a pothole

Schools and education

Apply for a school place
Free school meals
School contact details
School term and holiday dates

Latest news

John Healey at Spectrum TEKEVER announcement

Defence Secretary hails Swindon’s drone jobs boost

Swindon has been praised for quickly establishing itself as a major defence tech hub, by the UK’s Defence Secretary.

On your bike! Cyclists praise new-look Fleming Way

Swindon cyclists have praised the newly-opened Fleming Way for its new and accessible cycle lanes.

Swindon Half Marathon returns

Swindon Half Marathon Presented by Voltarol Returns this Weekend After 6 Year Hiatus

Council to continue relentless drive to improve Children’s Services

The Cabinet Member responsible for Children’s Services in Swindon says the council will keep up the momentum as it…

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Latest events

Lydiard Ghost Tales at Halloween

31st October 2025

Prepare to step into the shadows this October at Lydiard House Museum.

Natures Showcase Christmas Charity Art and Craft Fair

15th November 2025

Artists and makers showcasing their work to raise funds for David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and Game Rangers…

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Image of The Swindon Plan that sets out the council’s long-term priorities to build a fairer, better and greener Swindon

The Swindon Plan: Fairer, better, greener

Read the Swindon Plan that sets out our long-term priorities to build a fairer, better and greener Swindon.

Image showing the Swindon Borough Council Wat Tyler House offices in Swindon

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