Welcome to Blunsdon Parish Council!
Blunsdon is more than just a village — it’s a vibrant, caring community steeped in history and surrounded by the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. The Parish Council is here to represent and support our residents, champion local interests, and ensure Blunsdon continues to thrive for generations to come.
Who We Are
Blunsdon Parish Council is made up of dedicated councillors elected by the community. Together, we work to maintain public spaces, liaise with planning authorities, support local events, and listen to resident concerns. We’re always open to hearing your ideas.
Blunsdon Parish Council is made up of dedicated councillors elected by the community. Together, we work to maintain public spaces, liaise with planning authorities, support local events, and listen to resident concerns. We’re always open to hearing your ideas.
What We Do
Some of the services and responsibilities we oversee include:
Some of the services and responsibilities we oversee include:
- Managing local amenities: allotments, burial grounds, parks, public footpaths
- Reviewing and commenting on planning applications within the parish
- Supporting community projects, volunteer groups, and village events
- Ensuring the upkeep of street furniture, signage, and noticeboards
- Communicating important news through meetings, newsletters, and this website
Parish Council Meetings
Council meetings are held regularly and open to all residents. They’re a chance to stay informed and share feedback.
Council meetings are held regularly and open to all residents. They’re a chance to stay informed and share feedback.
- Location: Blunsdon Village Hall
- Time: Usually held twice a month at 7.30pm
- Latest parish news and agendas are available here
- Minutes are available here
Using Local Knowledge
We are the 'local knowledge' for Swindon Borough Council to refer to when decisions need to be made about the parish area.
Here are some useful links that you help you as a resident of the village.
Look up your bin collection day
Book a visit to the household waste recycling centre
Make a council tax payment
Apply for planning permission
Apply for a bus pass
Garden Waste subscription
Here are some useful links that you help you as a resident of the village.
Look up your bin collection day
Book a visit to the household waste recycling centre
Make a council tax payment
Apply for planning permission
Apply for a bus pass
Garden Waste subscription
Blunsdon Map
Click to download. Last update 8 October 2026
Report a problem to Swindon Borough Council
- Report a pot hole
- Report a faulty street light
- Report a missed rubbish collection
- Report fly tipping
- Report a problem with a tree
- Report overgrown branches or vegetation
- Report concerns about someone else's home
Smell gas or suspect a leak?
Call 0800 111 999, 24 hours a day and free to call.
Thames Water
Report a problem to the parish
If you have any issues for the parish, please let us know. Click here to report a problem.
Burytown Cemetery Forms and Fees
To download the latest forms and fees for our cemetery, click here:
Latest news: Blunsdon Village Magazine October 2026
Written by Claire Boles and published on 1 October 2026.
Blunsdon Village Magazine October 2026
Blunsdon Neighbourhood Plan
Blunsdon Neighbourhood Plan (the Plan) was made in 2021. The referendum held in May 2021 supported the Plan with 88% of votes cast in favour and 12% against.
Click here to view more details