Conservatives provide strong Leadership
At the Annual Council meeting on 21 May 2010, the Conservative group began its fifth full year with a working majority of Swindon Borough Council in 25 years. The Conservatives now hold 41 of the 59 seats on the Council.
The Cabinet is:
Cllr Roderick Bluh (Dorcan) - Leader of the Council
Cllr Garry Perkins (Shaw & Nine Elms) - Deputy Leader of the Council, Regeneration and Culture
Cllr David Renard (Haydon Wick) -Children's Services
Cllr Mark Edwards (Stratton St Margaret) - Finance and Benefits
Cllr Brian Mattock (Old Town and Lawn) - Housing, Community and Partnerships
Cllr Peter Mallinson (Walcot) - Health and Social Care
Cllr Fionuala Foley (Old Town & Lawn) - Leisure, Libraries and Corporate Services
Cllr Keith Williams (Shaw and Nine Elms) - StreetSmart
Cllr Peter Greenhalgh (Freshbrook & Grange Park) - Transport and Strategic Planning
Cllr Dale Heenan (Covingham and Nythe) - Policy and Performance
Other Key Roles
Cllr Rex Barnett (Haydon Wick) - Mayor
Cllr Ray Ballman (Gorse Hill and Pinehurst) - Deputy Mayor
For a full list of contact details for all councillors click here.
Thank you for Re-Electing Us
4 May 2012
We would like to thank all voters who supported us yesterday and re-elected us to represent the new Haydon Wick Ward.
Rex topped th... Read More
Vote your 3 Conservative candidates tomorrow
2 May 2012
Election Day is now upon us and the polls are open between 7am and 10pm tomorrow.
Residents will find details of their polling s... Read More
Delivering for Residents right up to Election Day
2 May 2012
As we have been going round speaking to residents, a large number of issues have been raised with us. Many of these are now resolved... Read More
Dog Bins and Grit Bins
29 April 2012
As we have been going round speaking to residents, two of the big issues that get raised are the provision of dog bins and grit b... Read More
Postal Votes have Arrived
22 April 2012
Residents who have registered for a postal vote should have now received their ballot papers.
We would like to remind residen... Read More
Residents of Marigold Close asked for a Grit Bin - And we've got one coming!
17 April 2012
On a recent visit to Marigold Close, we were asked to get a grit bin for the area.
Cllr Claire Ellis to this forward and we a... Read More
Mobile Phone Mast - Planning Permission Refused
13 April 2012
We are delighted to advise residents that we have been informed that the planning application for a proposed mobile phone mast an... Read More