Welcome to YESDEMPLYMOUTH
Our campaign is about giving Plymouth the choice. The first phase is to gain 9789 signatures which will trigger a referendum (to be held in May 2026). Then we’ll be able to choose if we want a Directly Elected Leader (also known as a Directly Elected Mayor). We have events coming up and locations where you can go and sign the petition, click here to find when and where.
You can get involved immediately by downloading a petition sheet and get collecting (only citizens on the electoral role are valid) but please do let us know that you have done so by emailing us. We’ll then be able to collect your sheets and give you any advice you may need.
We are not party affiliated but our diverse and growing number of supporters are united in wanting to improve city governance by adopting best practice, the DEM structure. Thank you!
The DEM model of city leadership puts citizens and their city before politics
It is the No1 leadership structure in the world:
From Sydney to Seattle, Bordeaux to Copenhagen, DEM leadership structures have forged the most beautiful, prosperous, sustainable and inclusive coastal cities.
It is the No1 leadership structure in England:
(55% of all English citizens now have one). The DEMs of Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, London, etc are making their cities wealthier, more modern and leaving Plymouth behind.
NOW IS THE TIME BECAUSE…
Councillors choose our leader, not us !
Let’s decide if we want to directly elect our leader.
Major cities have been transformed by their DEMs.
Like Manchester & Bristol, let’s have this chance as well.
55% of English people now have a Directly Elected Mayor.
The new Labour government wants more DEMs.
Plymouth ranks amongst the worst cities for poverty.
Let’s have the opportunity to change our city governance.
Our city is decaying without a clear vision.
The city centre, potholes, and weeds… we can do better.