Councillors, democracy and elections news
Poll cards to be delivered ahead of upcoming May election
Residents who are registered to vote in Swindon will soon start to receive a poll card letter for the local election on Thursday, 2 May.
Published: Tuesday, 2nd April 2024-
Voters encouraged to get their ID ready ahead of this year’s local elections
People in Swindon are reminded that they will need to show an approved form of photo ID if they wish to vote at the upcoming Borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections.
Published: Wednesday, 7th February 2024 -
Have your say on a new political map for Swindon Borough Council
A new pattern of wards is being developed for Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 9th January 2024 -
Councillors vote to change election cycle to ‘all-out’ elections in Swindon
Residents in Swindon will now only be asked to vote for their local councillors once every four years following an Extraordinary Council meeting last night (12 Oct).
Published: Friday, 13th October 2023 -
Tributes paid to much-respected local Labour councillor
Councillors have joined together to remember fellow councillor Pam Adams, who sadly died last week.
Published: Monday, 15th May 2023 -
Vast majority of voters took photo ID to vote at Swindon polling stations
99.7 per cent of electors who went to vote at a polling station in Swindon on 4 May brought an approved form of photo ID.
Published: Wednesday, 10th May 2023 -
Labour take control of Swindon Borough Council
The Labour Party has won control of Swindon Borough Council, gaining 10 seats following yesterday’s Borough-wide election.
Published: Friday, 5th May 2023 -
Voters reminded to bring photo ID to borough and parish elections on 4 May
Voters must show photographic identification to polling station staff to vote at the elections this Thursday (4 May).
Published: Tuesday, 2nd May 2023 -
Register to vote by 17 April for the parish and borough elections on 4 May
Swindon residents have until next Monday (17 April) to register to vote in the local elections next month.
Published: Thursday, 13th April 2023 -
Poll card letters prompt voters to bring photo ID to vote at May local elections
Information on the new voter ID requirement for the 2023 local elections features in a poll card letter being delivered to registered voters from next Friday (24 March).
Published: Friday, 17th 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 -
Swindon residents urged to check if they have correct photo ID ahead of local elections
Voters will need to show an approved form of photo ID in order to vote in May’s Borough and Parish elections.
Published: Wednesday, 18th January 2023 -
Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire appoints new Vice Lord-Lieutenant
The Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton, is pleased to announce that following the retirement of Mr William Wyldbore-Smith, Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Gregory KBE CB DL has been appointed the new Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire.
Published: Monday, 16th January 2023 -
Conservatives maintain control of Swindon Borough Council
The Conservative Party has maintained control of Swindon Borough Council, but with a reduced 11-seat majority following yesterday’s Borough-wide election.
Published: Friday, 6th May 2022 -
Get ready to vote at local elections in May
In Swindon, local elections are taking place on Thursday, 5 May, with 19 council seats up for election.
Published: Monday, 11th April 2022 -
Swindon retailers urged to Be the Change and end the sale of peat compost
Swindon Borough Council is calling on shops and garden centres across the Borough to stop selling peat compost to amateur gardeners ahead of a potential England-wide ban from 2024.
Published: Wednesday, 8th September 2021 -
Just over a week until the Police and Crime Commissioner Election
There is now just over a week to go until the polls open for the Police and Crime Commissioner Election.
Published: Wednesday, 11th August 2021 -
Results of Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner election
The count for the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner elections has been completed today (Monday 10 May).
Published: Monday, 10th May 2021 -
Conservatives increase majority following local election
The Conservative Party has increased its majority to 15 seats in the Swindon Borough Council Chamber following yesterday’s Borough-wide election.
Published: Friday, 7th May 2021 -
Swindon voters asked to wear a face covering and take a pen or pencil to vote ahead of next week’s local elections
With less than a week to go before the local elections, residents are being reminded to wear a face covering and take their own pen or pencil when they cast their votes.
Published: Friday, 30th April 2021 -
Residents reminded to look out for poll cards ahead of the local election
Residents should look out for their poll card for information about where they can cast their vote ahead of the local elections on Thursday, 6 May.
Published: Friday, 26th March 2021 -
Get ready for the 2021 local elections
Local elections are being held on 6 May and plans are well underway to make sure they are as safe as possible for voters.
Published: Friday, 12th March 2021 -
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
