Council Tax news
Council approves extension of Council Tax exemption for care leavers
Care‑experienced young people will benefit from extended Council Tax support up to the age of 25, no matter where they live in the UK, through Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Friday, 27th February 2026-
Budget to deliver services and support Swindon Plan outlined
The councillor responsible for Swindon Borough Council’s finances is confident the organisation can help drive local economic growth and deliver essential services through its next budget.
Published: Wednesday, 5th February 2025 -
Council facing ‘an extremely serious financial position’
A near £20m gap in next year’s budget will be at the top of the agenda when Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet meets next week (11 Dec).
Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2024 -
Swindon residents encouraged to go paperless for Council Tax bills
Tens of thousands of Swindon residents will receive an email over the next few weeks encouraging them to switch to a paperless Council Tax bill.
Published: Friday, 22nd December 2023 -
Council lays bare its budget challenges as council tax bills delivered
The eye-watering cost of social care will be presented to all households in Swindon when council tax bills begin dropping on doormats this week.
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2023 -
Council’s Cabinet to discuss proposals to close unprecedented budget gap
Proposals to spend over £130m on services to support vulnerable children and adults in Swindon will be discussed by councillors next week (1 Feb).
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023 -
Residents encouraged to switch to direct debits ahead of Government payments
Residents who do not currently pay council tax by direct debit are being encouraged to switch ahead of £150 payments.
Published: Monday, 7th March 2022 -
Additional help for residents claiming council tax support
Working Age people claiming council tax support in Swindon are eligible for a further one-off grant following additional funding from the Government.
Published: Friday, 5th June 2020 -
Council is #HereForSwindon as vital support measures are taken up
More than 1,000 requests have been received by the Council for business support, council tax relief and volunteering opportunities as support measures continue to be taken up.
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020
