Meet your council Leader, Cabinet and Corporate Management Team
Welcome from the Leader and Chief Executive of Swindon Borough Council
Hello and welcome to Swindon Borough Council.
We are proud to serve Swindon, a vibrant and dynamic town that continues to grow and innovate. Together, we are committed to making Swindon an even better place to live, work and thrive.
We are focused on ensuring high-quality, accessible services for our residents, while also working collaboratively with our partners to deliver value for money and meaningful outcomes for the people of Swindon.
Following the Annual Council meeting held in May 2026, we are developing a new Council Plan that will set out the Council's priorities serving Swindon and its communities. We will include further information on this page when available.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like further information, contact the Chief Executive's Office at CEOffice@swindon.gov.uk.
Councillor Gary Sumner
Leader of Swindon Borough Council
Samantha Mowbray
Chief Executive of Swindon Borough Council
Meet the Cabinet
Cllr Gary Sumner
Leader of the Council
Cllr Jake Chandler
Deputy Leader of the Council
Cabinet Member for Strategy, Resilience and Green Infrastructure
Cllr Vinay Manro
Cabinet Member for Adults and Health
Cllr Keith Williams
Cabinet Member for Finance, Recovery and Transformation
Cllr Matthew Courtliff
Cabinet Member for Housing and Property
Cllr Kate Tomlinson
Cabinet Member for Children and Education
Cllr Nick Gardiner
Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport
Cllr Matthew Vallender
Cabinet Member for Culture, Planning and Regeneration
Cllr Kevin Parry
Cabinet Member for Recycling and Streetscene
Cllr Matt Hinton
Cabinet Member for Community Engagement, Safety and Services
Samantha Mowbray
Chief Executive Officer
Sonia Grewal
Chief Operating Officer
Kim Chequer
Director - Finance and Audit (s151)
Clare Deards
Corporate Director - People
Kirston Nelson
Corporate Director - Prevention and Communities
James Coulstock
Corporate Director - Inclusive Economy and Sustainability
Organisation chart
Download a visual diagram (PDF) of the Corporate Management Team and their responsibilities