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Please sign our petition to trigger a referendum via the Localism Act (2011) to change the council to a Committee System.
Please Note: Signatories must be a registered elector with Derby City Council. You must give your first name and surname as it appears on the electoral register. Initials and/or nicknames will be invalid.
8 out of the 51 councillors in Derby have been given the power to make nearly all Council decisions. The Cabinet System is a dictatorial decision-making system, where the other 43 councillors (from all parties) are unable to vote on most decisions the council makes. This petition is about making the Council change to use a more democratic decision-making system, where all councillors have the authority to represent the people that elected them in every area of decision making. If you are registered to vote in Derby, please sign now.
“We, the undersigned, being local government electors for the area of Derby City Council, seek a referendum on Council’s governance arrangements, to consider whether the Council should be run on the following basis:
a) by a Leader (who is an elected councillor chosen by a vote of other elected councillors) and Cabinet (elected councillors appointed by the Leader), as it is currently;
b) by one or more Committees comprising of elected Councillors, constituted in proportion to the political balance of the full Council”
This petition is an opportunity for voters in Derby to start the legal process of changing how our Council works.
The two largest parties on the council have refused to support this democratic change. We need your help to get signatures at least 5% of the electorate in Derby (that’s 8999 names in total) whereby the Council, by law, must hold a city-wide referendum giving all voters the option of changing to a modern and democratic committee system.
By signing this petition, you are giving your support to this campaign for a committee system of decision-making in Derby City Council. A system which will ensure:
- Your elected representatives can play a proper and meaningful role in decision making in our city.
- Decision-making is more open and transparent
- Improved community partnership and collaborative working ensure that the best is being done for our city at all times.
VALID SIGNATURES: Signatures on this petition will only be valid if they are from registered voters for the Derby City Council authority area.
The name and address used when signing must match those recorded in the electoral register.
If you are not registered to vote you can register here, and then you can sign the petition!
SIGNING USING FACEBOOK OR TWITTER: If your Facebook or Twitter name is not the name on the electoral register, please sign the petition using your name and email address instead.
ADDRESSEE: This petition is addressed to Derby City Council.
PETITION ORGANISER: Kirk Lewis Kus, 9 Loganberry Court, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8YH
DATA PROTECTION: Your data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. The primary data controller is Councillor Kirk Lewis Kus and Councillor Alan Wayne Graves, and your details will only be used for the purpose of this petition. To view our Privacy Notice please visit itsourderby.co.uk/privacy-policy/. After signing, you will be contacted by the iPetitions site. In accordance with the petition legislation, Derby City Council will become the data controller when the petition is submitted to them, and your name and address may be published. Personal information will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. To view Derby City Council Privacy Notices please visit derby.gov.uk/privacy-notice.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
October 27, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
February 18, 2021
11 Comments
No wonder Derby is in such a mess if only 8 people deciding instead of 51 in the Council. What is the point in electing people to represent you at the council if they are not allowed to vote etc.
lets have a democratic and fair system like councillor graves suggests with your mega help this will suceed and then we will have a great leadership with councillor graves and his team
Just received my Council Tax letter. I know service providers have done and amazingly outstanding job during this pandemic but a 5% increase when bank interest rates have been reduced to 0.01% and furloughed wages are at 60-80% of normal is hard going. Maybe with more people involved in decisions fewer 'prestige' projects will drain funds for things that aren't really wanted by ordinary people.
We are informed that the Derby City Council is made up of 51 members, who I assume hold the majority views of the people who elected them. In that case they should all take an equal part in voting for the issues that are raised on behalf of the people of Derby.
It would be fair if all political parties had a say in the decisions the council made. Fewer cock ups would happen. I'm all for it!
Why does it say in the comment, that I am from Lancashire?
Your reform Derby petition got my attention. I'm sick of greedy politicians increasing the cost of living for people who are already struggling with basic bills . It's time for a change. A time for the greedy to stop giving themselves undeserved pay rises . I signed the reform petition because like many we feel enough is enough.
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Please sign our petition to trigger a referendum via the Localism Act (2011) to change the council to a Committee System.
Please Note: Signatories must be a registered elector with Derby City Council. You must give your first name and surname as it appears on the electoral register. Initials and/or nicknames will be invalid.
8 out of the 51 councillors in Derby have been given the power to make nearly all Council decisions. The Cabinet System is a dictatorial decision-making system, where the other 43 councillors (from all parties) are unable to vote on most decisions the council makes. This petition is about making the Council change to use a more democratic decision-making system, where all councillors have the authority to represent the people that elected them in every area of decision making. If you are registered to vote in Derby, please sign now.
“We, the undersigned, being local government electors for the area of Derby City Council, seek a referendum on Council’s governance arrangements, to consider whether the Council should be run on the following basis:
a) by a Leader (who is an elected councillor chosen by a vote of other elected councillors) and Cabinet (elected councillors appointed by the Leader), as it is currently;
b) by one or more Committees comprising of elected Councillors, constituted in proportion to the political balance of the full Council”
This petition is an opportunity for voters in Derby to start the legal process of changing how our Council works.
The two largest parties on the council have refused to support this democratic change. We need your help to get signatures at least 5% of the electorate in Derby (that’s 8999 names in total) whereby the Council, by law, must hold a city-wide referendum giving all voters the option of changing to a modern and democratic committee system.
By signing this petition, you are giving your support to this campaign for a committee system of decision-making in Derby City Council. A system which will ensure:
- Your elected representatives can play a proper and meaningful role in decision making in our city.
- Decision-making is more open and transparent
- Improved community partnership and collaborative working ensure that the best is being done for our city at all times.
VALID SIGNATURES: Signatures on this petition will only be valid if they are from registered voters for the Derby City Council authority area.
The name and address used when signing must match those recorded in the electoral register.
If you are not registered to vote you can register here, and then you can sign the petition!
SIGNING USING FACEBOOK OR TWITTER: If your Facebook or Twitter name is not the name on the electoral register, please sign the petition using your name and email address instead.
ADDRESSEE: This petition is addressed to Derby City Council.
PETITION ORGANISER: Kirk Lewis Kus, 9 Loganberry Court, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8YH
DATA PROTECTION: Your data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. The primary data controller is Councillor Kirk Lewis Kus and Councillor Alan Wayne Graves, and your details will only be used for the purpose of this petition. To view our Privacy Notice please visit itsourderby.co.uk/privacy-policy/. After signing, you will be contacted by the iPetitions site. In accordance with the petition legislation, Derby City Council will become the data controller when the petition is submitted to them, and your name and address may be published. Personal information will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. To view Derby City Council Privacy Notices please visit derby.gov.uk/privacy-notice.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 27, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
February 18, 2021
11 Comments
The cabinet system is undemocratic. A group of 8 people deciding instead of 51 in the Committee system
No wonder Derby is in such a mess if only 8 people deciding instead of 51 in the Council. What is the point in electing people to represent you at the council if they are not allowed to vote etc.
lets have a democratic and fair system like councillor graves suggests with your mega help this will suceed and then we will have a great leadership with councillor graves and his team
Just received my Council Tax letter. I know service providers have done and amazingly outstanding job during this pandemic but a 5% increase when bank interest rates have been reduced to 0.01% and furloughed wages are at 60-80% of normal is hard going. Maybe with more people involved in decisions fewer 'prestige' projects will drain funds for things that aren't really wanted by ordinary people.
We are informed that the Derby City Council is made up of 51 members, who I assume hold the majority views of the people who elected them. In that case they should all take an equal part in voting for the issues that are raised on behalf of the people of Derby.
It would be fair if all political parties had a say in the decisions the council made. Fewer cock ups would happen. I'm all for it!
Why does it say in the comment, that I am from Lancashire?
Your reform Derby petition got my attention. I'm sick of greedy politicians increasing the cost of living for people who are already struggling with basic bills . It's time for a change. A time for the greedy to stop giving themselves undeserved pay rises . I signed the reform petition because like many we feel enough is enough.
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The cabinet system is undemocratic. A group of 8 people deciding instead of 51 in the Committee system