Council Tax news
Budget to deliver services and support Swindon Plan outlined
The councillor responsible for Swindon Borough Council’s finances is confident the organisation can help drive local economic growth and deliver essential services through its next budget.
Published: Wednesday, 5th February 2025-
Council facing ‘an extremely serious financial position’
A near £20m gap in next year’s budget will be at the top of the agenda when Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet meets next week (11 Dec).
Published: Wednesday, 4th December 2024 -
Swindon residents encouraged to go paperless for Council Tax bills
Tens of thousands of Swindon residents will receive an email over the next few weeks encouraging them to switch to a paperless Council Tax bill.
Published: Friday, 22nd December 2023 -
Council lays bare its budget challenges as council tax bills delivered
The eye-watering cost of social care will be presented to all households in Swindon when council tax bills begin dropping on doormats this week.
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2023 -
Council’s Cabinet to discuss proposals to close unprecedented budget gap
Proposals to spend over £130m on services to support vulnerable children and adults in Swindon will be discussed by councillors next week (1 Feb).
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023 -
Residents encouraged to switch to direct debits ahead of Government payments
Residents who do not currently pay council tax by direct debit are being encouraged to switch ahead of £150 payments.
Published: Monday, 7th March 2022 -
Additional help for residents claiming council tax support
Working Age people claiming council tax support in Swindon are eligible for a further one-off grant following additional funding from the Government.
Published: Friday, 5th June 2020 -
Council is #HereForSwindon as vital support measures are taken up
More than 1,000 requests have been received by the Council for business support, council tax relief and volunteering opportunities as support measures continue to be taken up.
Published: Friday, 3rd April 2020 -
Extra reminders to help people keep up to date with their council tax
Voicemail and email reminders are the latest measures being introduced by Swindon Borough Council to help people keep on top of their council tax.
Published: Thursday, 30th May 2019 -
Every home in Swindon to receive special delivery from Council
Taxpayers in Swindon are being advised to keep an eye out for a special delivery that is being put through the letter boxes of every home in the town.
Published: Thursday, 14th March 2019
