Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Matthew Thomas Vallender
Conservative candidate for St Margaret and South Marston
Delighted to be able to announce that I have been unanimously reselected to contest the new South Marston Ward in the May 2026 all-out elections. Boundary changes mean the current Stratton St Margaret and South Marston Ward gets split into a 3 councillor Lower Stratton Ward and a 1 councillor South Marston Ward. Over the last three years, I’ve worked consistently to tackle the local issues, whether it is flooding, development issues, construction vehicles, stopping the traveller camp, and car break-ins; supported community action days like tree planting and litter picks; and other events across the village - working in partnership with South Marston Parish Council. I hope I get the chance to continue for four more years next May and I hope I can count on your support!
St Margaret and South Marston Ward
Where Matthew fits into things
Swindon North
Constituency
St Margaret and South Marston
Ward
Matthew Thomas Vallender
Candidate
St Margaret and South Marston
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Swindon