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Thursday 17 July 2025

Thursday 7 May 2026

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Plymouth governance referendum

On Thursday 17 July 2025 , voters in Plymouth were able to vote in a governance referendum.

The question on the ballot paper was:

How would you like Plymouth City Council to be run?

By a leader, who is an elected councillor chosen by a vote of the other elected councillors. This is how the Council is run now.
or
By a mayor, who is elected by voters. This would be a change from how the Council is run now.

Find more information on the Plymouth council website.

Plymouth local election

This election happened 1 week, 2 days ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Budshead ward

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • This is an election for unitary councillors.

    Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards are represented by more than one councillor. This council elects one-third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.

    Unitary councils are responsible for many different services, including:

    • Child and adult social care
    • Schools and education
    • Rubbish collection and recycling
    • Housing and planning
    • Libraries and museums
    • Roads and pavements
    • Sports facilities and public parks

    Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.

    Learn more about English local government from New Local.

6 candidates stood in the Budshead ward.

Turnout 37%
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