Swindon Borough Council

About Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Borough Council is the local authority for the Borough of Swindon in Wiltshire, England, employing around 2,700 colleagues. The council delivers essential public services including housing, education, social care, waste management, planning, highways, and community support. It manages over 10,000 council homes, maintains public spaces, oversees school admissions, and provides adult and children's safeguarding. The council operates with a clear purpose set out in the Swindon Plan. It works with communities and partners across the private, public, and voluntary sectors, listening to residents and responding to local needs. Five core values guide how services are delivered and how colleagues work together to improve quality of life.