Swindon local election
Penhill & Pinehurst ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for unitary councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
Unitary councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
8 candidates stood in the Penhill & Pinehurst ward.
| Electorate | 6,837 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,109 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 14 |
| Turnout | 30% |
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John Ballman
Labour and Co-operative Party
619 votes
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Sandra Rose Absalom
Labour and Co-operative Party
588 votes
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Rouchell Cardoso
Conservative and Unionist Party
335 votes
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Howard John March
Green Party
316 votes
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Adam leuan John
Conservative and Unionist Party
277 votes
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Elly Taylor
Green Party
277 votes