Rob Heath Stands Down in Priory Vale Ward
Second Priory Vale Councillor Abandons Priory Vale Within Weeks
Rob Heath stood down from his Labour Party position on November 27, 2025, marking another significant departure that deepened the Labour disarray on Swindon Borough Council. Heath’s decision to stand down from Labour came shortly after fellow Priory Vale councillor Ian Edwards made a similar move, exposing serious Labour disarray in the ward.
Heath stood down from Labour and subsequently joined the Green Party, becoming the second Priory Vale councillor to abandon the party amid growing Labour disarray. The move means two of Priory Vale’s three councillors have now stood down from their Labour positions within weeks of each other - clear evidence of Labour disarray.
Labour Disarray Leaves Priory Vale Residents Without Stable Representation
With two councillors having stood down from Labour due to party disarray, Priory Vale residents are now represented by two Green Party councillors and only one Labour councillor. The Labour disarray has created instability and uncertainty for residents who voted for Labour representation.
The Labour disarray means residents cannot rely on consistent representation from the party they elected. The May 2026 elections will be crucial for determining whether Priory Vale continues with the current Labour disarray or returns to stable Conservative representation.
Your Conservative Councillor’s Will Not Flip-Flop Between Parties
Unlike the Labour disarray that has seen two Priory Vale councillors abandon their party and resign their commitments to residents, your Conservative councillor’s will not flip-flop between parties or resign their roles. Conservative councillors are committed to the residents who elect them and have shown that ongoing commitment year in, year out.
I have demonstrated this unwavering commitment during his previous service as Priory Vale ward councillor from 2019-2023, and Parish Councillor since 2018. While Labour councillors flip-flop and abandon ship, Conservative councillors stay the course and deliver for residents.