Garry Perkins was voted in as mayor of Swindon for 2021-22 MAYOR of Swindon Garry Perkins was praised for his diligence and love of Swindon – and gently teased for his dislike of modern technology – as councillors unanimously voted for an unprecedented second Conservative term in office. After his mayoral year was largely ruined by the Covid-19 lockdowns, Coun Perkins has been handed the chance to perform the normal duties in 2021-22 instead. Nominating him, council leader David Renard said: “Coun Perkins given the council long service, serving and deputy leader, as a cabinet member with a number of portfolios and as a member for a number of wards. He was also on Bournemouth Council for a time.