Council elections result in no overall control

All 57 council seats were contested for the first time since 2012, with the results determining the political composition of the Council for the next four years.

With no party winning a majority of council seats (29 seats or more), the result means no party is in overall control of the Council.

In the coming days, councillors will discuss the Council’s future governance arrangements in line with the Council’s Constitution. The election of the Leader of the Council, the appointment of Cabinet Members, portfolio responsibilities and Committee memberships, will be confirmed at the Annual Council Meeting on Friday, 22 May 2026.

The full results from today’s count, which was held at the Council-owned STEAM Museum, can be found on the Council’s website.

Turnout in Swindon was 43.7 per cent.

Sam Mowbray, Swindon Borough Council’s Returning Officer, said: “I’d like to congratulate all the candidates who were elected to represent residents on Swindon Borough Council over the next four years.

"This was the first time in 14 years that all seats on the Council were up for election. I would like to thank the Council’s elections team and colleagues who worked at polling stations and today’s count to ensure the election ran as smoothly as possible.

“As no party has secured overall control of the Council, the political groups will now begin formal discussions on future governance arrangements. These will be agreed and confirmed through the Council’s established decision‑making processes. Council services continue as normal following a no overall control election result. The senior leadership team and I will support this process by advising on constitutional, legal and procedural matters as required.”