Elections to Swindon Borough Council changed to once every four years
The 'all-out' election system will see all Councillors chosen at once, rather than one-third for four year terms
Councillors in Swindon have voted to change the way they are elected.
Every councillor voted on Thursday to switch to an 'all-out' system - which will see all Swindon Borough Councillors elected every four years.
The first election using this system will take place in 2026.
Currently, one-third of councillors are elected for four year terms, with elections taking place in all but one year in every four.
But the Council say they expect to save £300,000 every four years with this change.
They also said Councillors would be able to make more long-term decisions.
It follows a public consultation that was held over the summer, where 58.56% of 794 respondents voted in favour of the 'all-out' system.
The Local Government Boundary Commission is also reviewing existing ward boundaries - with any changes to this being introduced when the new electoral cycle begins in 2026.
Swindon's Council Leader, Councillor Jim Robbins, said: “I am delighted that councillors have voted to move to ‘all-out’ elections following our consultation with residents over the summer.
"This will allow us to work on our long-term missions to reduce inequality, achieve net zero, and build a better Swindon. We hope that this will help to bring positive change to the people of Swindon. It will also have the added benefit of saving the council money.”