Councillors, democracy and elections news
Budget to protect frontline services and deliver Swindon Plan priorities outlined
A budget which protects frontline services, supports Swindon’s most vulnerable residents and continues to deliver the long-term priorities of the Swindon Plan, will be presented to councillors.
Published: Wednesday, 28th January 2026-
Thames Valley leaders to pursue devolution deal
Leaders from across the Thames Valley are progressing plans to pursue a mayoral strategic authority (MSA) for the region.
Published: Monday, 17th November 2025 -
Council makes shortlist of national local government awards
Progress demonstrated by the Council in improving services, strengthening community engagement and its organisational culture, has caught the eye of judges in national local government awards.
Published: Friday, 21st February 2025 -
Will Stone has been elected to represent Swindon North
The Labour Party candidate, Will Stone, has been elected to represent Swindon North Constituency following yesterday’s (4 July) general election.
Published: Friday, 5th July 2024 -
Heidi Alexander has been elected to represent Swindon South
Labour’s Heidi Alexander has been elected to represent Swindon South Constituency.
Published: Friday, 5th July 2024 -
Tributes pour in for former stalwart Conservative councillor
Council members from across the political divide have paid tribute to one of the Borough’s most dedicated councillors, who passed away suddenly last week (30 May).
Published: Tuesday, 4th June 2024 -
Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner election 2024 – result declared
The count for the Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner election has been completed today (4 May 2024) and the result declared.
Published: Saturday, 4th May 2024 -
Labour retain control of Council with increased 25-seat majority
The Labour Party has increased its majority and retained control of Swindon Borough Council following yesterday’s (2 May) Borough-wide election.
Published: Friday, 3rd May 2024 -
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
