Swindon local election
Badbury Park, Eldene & Liden 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.
12 candidates stood in the Badbury Park, Eldene & Liden ward.
| Electorate | 8,514 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,696 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 11 |
| Turnout | 43% |
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Bazil Stanley Solomon
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,001 votes
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Marianne Le Coyte Grinney
Labour and Co-operative Party
997 votes
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Sally Ann Hawson
Conservative and Unionist Party
985 votes
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Gerald Alan Rogers
Reform UK
975 votes
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Martin Costello
Reform UK
968 votes
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Zachary Jay Hawson
Conservative and Unionist Party
896 votes
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Emma Jane Brits
Green Party
477 votes
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Adrian Mark Russell
Green Party
400 votes
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Malcolm Charles Salmon
Liberal Democrats
277 votes