Councillors, democracy and elections news
Council’s 1000th food parcel gets Royal seal of approval
The Duchess of Cornwall joined members of Swindon Borough Council’s Live Well Hub this afternoon (6 July) to put the finishing touches to a landmark food parcel.
Published: Monday, 6th July 2020-
Council cancels non-essential meetings due to coronavirus outbreak
The escalating coronavirus situation has forced Swindon Borough Council to cancel a number of meetings over the next two months.
Published: Wednesday, 18th March 2020 -
Conservatives hold South Swindon seat
Robert Buckland has been re-elected to represent South Swindon.
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019 -
North Swindon held by Conservatives
The Conservative’s Justin Tomlinson has been re-elected as MP for North Swindon.
Published: Friday, 13th December 2019 -
Council’s election cycle to remain unchanged following Extraordinary Council meeting
Residents in Swindon will continue to elect their local councillors in ‘thirds’ following an Extraordinary Council meeting at the Civic Offices this evening.
Published: Thursday, 21st November 2019 -
Swindon residents reminded to register to vote ahead of the General Election
Residents who have not already registered to vote in the upcoming General Election have until next Tuesday (26 Nov) to do so.
Published: Wednesday, 20th November 2019 -
Residents still have time to give their views on how councillors are elected
Almost 17,000 households have had their say on how often they would like local elections in Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 15th October 2019 -
Council to consult residents on potential change to how councillors are elected
Swindon Borough Council is running a public consultation on a potential change to its election cycle, with the option to move away from the current ‘by thirds’ election model to a ‘whole council’ model instead.
Published: Wednesday, 4th September 2019 -
Conservatives increase majority following local election
The Conservative Party has increased its majority to five seats in the Swindon Borough Council Chamber following yesterday’s Borough-wide election.
Published: Friday, 3rd May 2019 -
Residents reminded to register to vote for European Parliamentary elections
Swindon residents who are eligible to vote must register by Tuesday, 7 May in order to have their say in the European Parliamentary elections.
Published: Wednesday, 17th April 2019 -
Council urges businesses to make use of Government’s Brexit advice
Swindon Borough Council is encouraging local businesses to put plans in place to ensure they are not adversely affected by Brexit.
Published: Tuesday, 22nd January 2019 -
Almost all Swindon residents complied with new requirement to bring ID to vote
Turnout at last night’s local election in Swindon was higher than in previous years with the Council talking part in a pilot new scheme that required residents to produce ID in order to vote.
Published: Friday, 4th May 2018 -
Conservatives maintain control of Swindon Borough Council
The Conservative Party has maintained control of Swindon Borough Council, but with a reduced majority following yesterday’s local election..
Published: Friday, 4th May 2018 -
Swindon residents reminded to bring their POLL CARD, or other listed ID on the eve of the local election
Residents who vote at a Swindon polling station are reminded that they will be required to bring their poll card or identification in order to vote in tomorrow’s (3 May) local elections.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd May 2018 -
Swindon residents must bring a form of ID to vote at the local elections next week (Thursday 3 May)
Swindon residents are reminded that the local elections are only one week away and take place on Thursday, 3 May.
Published: Wednesday, 25th April 2018 -
Residents asked to look out for poll cards as countdown to Voter ID pilot begins
Residents will need their poll card to vote at 3 May local elections as Swindon takes part in Government pilot to reduce voter fraud.
Published: Thursday, 29th March 2018 -
Chief Executive of Swindon Borough Council to retire
John Gilbert announces retirement from council after almost forty years working in local government.
Published: Monday, 12th March 2018 -
See how your Council Tax is being spent on Swindon services
Households to receive booklet breaking down how the Council spends its money to support and improve Swindon.
Published: Monday, 5th March 2018 -
Swindon Borough Council takes part in #OurDay
Hundreds of vital council services to be brought to life by staff and councillors in annual Tweetathon.
Published: Friday, 17th November 2017 -
South Swindon held by Conservatives
Robert Buckland elected ahead of Labour's Sarah Church with 24,809 votes.
Published: Friday, 9th June 2017
