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# Plymouth mayor referendum result and reactions
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouth-mayor-referendum-result-and-reactions/
- Published: 2025-07-17T20:41:54.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-19T14:24:55.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: News, #editors-picks, Plymouth Life Centre

Tonight, Plymouth is at a historic crossroads as residents head to the polls to vote on whether to retain Council Leader Tudor Evans or introduce a directly elected mayor.

The referendum follows a successful petition of 10,856 verified signatures, which triggered today’s public vote on how the city should be governed.

A total of [15 campaign groups](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/14-groups-campaign-for-plymouth-elected-mayor-as-referendum-approaches/) have emerged across the city campaigning for the idea of a directly elected leader.

From grassroots community leaders and veterans to musicians, health professionals and business owners, the groups reflect a diverse and growing movement calling for democratic change. 

Supporters include 'Mayor for Plymouth', '[Care For A Mayor](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/top-uk-nurse-cindy-wilcocks-launches-care-for-a-mayor-campaign-in-plymouth/)', 'Plymouth Disability Action – Yes To A Mayor', 'Veterans for Mayor', 'Save Democracy', and 'Women for a Mayor'.

In contrast, the anti-mayor campaign 'Plymouth Knows Better' is backed by the Labour Party and [run by councillor Chris Cuddihee](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/14-groups-campaign-for-plymouth-elected-mayor-as-referendum-approaches/). 

We will be providing live updates, results, an reactions from the count tonight. 

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