> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Plymouth's Mayoral Referendum: Get the facts on Ferndale Community Radio
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/plymouths-mayoral-referendum-get-the-facts-on-ferndale-community-radio/
- Published: 2025-06-04T20:34:50.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-06T17:05:01.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: News

Mimi's Radio Show provides balanced coverage every Tuesday and Friday until voting day.

Plymouth residents face a crucial decision on July 17th when they vote on whether to introduce a directly elected mayor system. Ferndale Community Radio is ensuring locals have all the facts before casting their ballots.

**About Ferndale Community Radio**

Ferndale Community Radio is the brainchild of former Royal Marine bandsman Steve Medlin and his son Ryan. Based in The Ferndale Community Hub in Weston Mill, FCR launched in July 2019 and is run entirely by volunteers.

"It began as a project for my son's degree course and has grown from a handful of listeners to over 4 million a month. We are a local and global radio with presenters broadcasting from Plymouth, London and Australia. Our local audience grew during the covid pandemic and is increasing consistently," Steve Medlin explained.

**Special Referendum Coverage Until July 17th**

Radio presenter Mimi hosts dedicated referendum discussions every **Tuesday 11am-2pm** and **Friday 2pm-5pm**, featuring weekly panel discussions with different guests and perspectives to ensure Plymouth residents are fully informed.

> FCR Radio Mimi told Plymouth Plus: "Changing the governance of Plymouth was a really big deal. The people of Plymouth should have the opportunity to know all the facts before they vote on the upcoming Referendum for a Directly Elected Mayor."

She added: 

> "I wanted to give members of the public an opportunity to step aside from the noise that surrounds the upcoming Mayoral referendum and put their points across. If it's a democratic decision, then let people practise democracy."

**This Week's Panel**

Mimi welcomes a distinguished panel including:

- **Nicholas Pomeroy** \- 'Directly Elected Mayor' campaign member
- **Steve Medlin** \- FCR Chairman
- **Jane** \- Unbiased, non-voting guest offering another perspective

**Have Your Voice Heard**

Listeners can submit questions via FCR WhatsApp: **07345302444**

****Tune In Tuesday 11am-2pm | Friday 2pm-5pm** 

[Tune in ](https://embed.radio.co/player/2f82b51.html?popout&ref=plymouthplus.co.uk) 

Get ore information on a Directly Elected Mayor below: [https://mayorforplymouth.com/well](https://mayorforplymouth.com/well?ref=plymouthplus.co.uk)

**Read more on Plymouth's Mayoral Referendum:**

**Sign up for free below to get notified with all the latest breaking news from Plymouth Plus.**

## Sign up for Plymouth Plus

24/7 local, independent news bringing you breaking stories, live updates, sports, events, opinions, photos, videos and more.

Sign up 

Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. 

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.