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Why We Are Calling For Change?

So that all 51 Councillors, from all parties, have real power to represent their constituents, not just the 9 Cabinet Members.

So that decisions have input from more Councillors, citizens, experts and communities, for a more open, efficient and transparent council.

Because a committee-based system is more flexible to cope with the issues the city might face in the future. Enabling Councillors the opportunity to stamp out waste and influence Derby projects better (such as the A52 and Assembly Rooms).

We Need Change

Currently the concentration of power is in the hands of just 9 Councillors. A committee system is based on the number of Councillors each party has. Adopting a committee system will allow Councillors to work together, focusing on what’s important for Derby, instead of obstructive party-political tribalism. 

A Committee System gives all Councillors from all parties an opportunity to have a direct input. Under the current system most scrutiny recommendations are disregarded by The Cabinet. Scrapping The Cabinet system will stop the waste of time and energy when communities often have to fight the council, only for it to change its original decision.

Derby can change to this new, more democratic and efficient modern Committee System, that is more transparent and representative.

Derby deserves a Committee System!