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Find your electionBack to Swindon NorthLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Councillor Candidate
Thomas James Smith
Labour candidate for Rodbourne Cheney
Labour
Previous elections
Penhill and Upper Stratton (2024)
Labour Party· Elected
Shaw (2021)
Labour Party· Not elected
Covingham and Dorcan (2019)
Labour Party· Not elected
Priory Vale (2018)
Labour Party· Not elected
Rodbourne Cheney Ward
Where Thomas fits into things
Swindon North
Constituency
Rodbourne Cheney
Ward
Thomas James Smith
Candidate
Rodbourne Cheney
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