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A general election is taking place on Thursday, 4 July 2024

Electors need to be registered to vote by Tuesday, 18 June. Register on the Government website.

Postal vote applications need to be submitted by 5.00pm on Wednesday, 19 June, while proxy vote applications should be submitted by 5.00pm on Wednesday, 26 June. Find out more on different ways to vote.

Photo ID is mandatory to vote at a polling station. If you do not have photo ID, you must apply for a free voter ID by 5.00pm on Wednesday, 26 June. Find out more about voter ID.

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Find out about Voter ID

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How people and organisations in Swindon can take action on climate change

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How we support adults and children in Swindon who need us most

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What do you want to do today?

Register to vote
Pay your Council Tax
Get a resident's parking permit
Pay a parking fine
Find your bin collection day
Book a visit to the HWRC

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Council Tax

Pay your Council Tax
Register for Council Tax
Council Tax discounts

Parking

Permits
Pay or challenge a parking fine
Blue Badge for disabled people

Bins, rubbish and recycling

Your collection day
Book a visit to the HWRC ("the tip")
Report a missed collection

Road safety and repairs

Report a pothole
Report a damaged road or footpath
Report a faulty traffic signal

Benefits and money

Apply for benefits
Change in circumstances
Universal Credit

Births, marriages and deaths

Register a birth
Death and bereavement
Get married in Swindon

Libraries

Join the library
Find a local library
Search the library catalogue

Schools

Term and holiday dates
Apply for a school place
Free school meals

Housing

Pay your rent
Request a housing repair
Apply for council housing

People and communities

Community safety
Anti-social behaviour
Domestic violence and abuse
About social care in Swindon

Adult social care

Disabled facilities grants
Homeline
Staying healthy
About social care in Swindon

Children and young people

Child protection
Fostering a child
Swindon SEND local offer
Swindon Care Leavers local offer

Environmental problems

Report fly-tipping
Report a noise disturbance
Report an abandoned vehicle

Planning, building control

Make a planning application
Search for planning applications
Building control and regulations

Licences and permits

Alcohol and entertainment
Taxis and minicabs
House in multiple occupation

Your health and wellbeing

Live Well Swindon
Help with mental wellbeing
Healthy eating

Recreation, leisure, culture

Coate Water County Park
Lydiard House and Park
STEAM museum

Open data and transparency

Open data catalogue
Freedom of Information request
Make a subject access request

Consultations and surveys

Let's Talk Swindon

Latest news

Golf at Coate Water to reopen this summer

The Coate Water pitch and putt and crazy golf course will reopen this July!

Council taking legal advice over Abbey Stadium development

The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the local authority is reviewing the planning requirements for…

Adapted bungalows being built in Walcot

Work to build three new adaptable bungalows in Walcot has begun.

Major milestone in Oasis revamp as development agreement signed

An agreement to refurbish the Oasis Leisure Centre has been signed, paving the way for plans to be submitted later this…

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Latest events

Swindon Cheese and Chilli Festival

6th July 2024 - 7th July 2024

The Cheese and Chilli Festival is a family show offering something for everyone. There will be many traders selling cheese and chilli…

Folktales and Music in the Park

17th August 2024

A one-day celebration of performance storytelling and folk music. Join us for a perfect gentle escape on a summer's day, where you'll be…

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Our vision

Find out about our vision for Swindon and how we are working with partners to progress our priorities and pledges to benefit the borough.

Our vision and priorities

Work with us

Find out about careers with Swindon Borough Council and search or browse our latest vacancies.

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