Swindon local election
Lydiard, Freshbrook & Toothill 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.
14 candidates stood in the Lydiard, Freshbrook & Toothill ward.
| Electorate | 9,759 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 4,193 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 17 |
| Turnout | 42% |
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Leon Grother
Labour and Co-operative Party
1,173 votes
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Anna Delvecchio-John
Labour and Co-operative Party
1,156 votes
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Luke Eric Dawson
Conservative and Unionist Party
990 votes
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Jane Milner-Barry
Labour and Co-operative Party
976 votes
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Caryl Sydney-Smith
Conservative and Unionist Party
941 votes
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Joel Fletcher-Swindlehurst
Conservative and Unionist Party
877 votes
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Glynis Susan Hales
Green Party
572 votes
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Sarah Sawyer
Green Party
471 votes
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Jai Bhatoolaul
Green Party
466 votes
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Fraser McCormick
Liberal Democrats
241 votes
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Rob Pettefar
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
24 votes