Nottingham votes no to having elected mayor
David Cameron suffered a blow when Nottingham rejected the idea of an elected mayor.
Despite strong support from the Prime Minister, the city voted "no" by a margin of 57.5% to 42.5%, on a low turnout of just under 24%.
The prospects for the plans being passed in other cities were also looking poor, with Birmingham widely expected to come down against.
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Cities say no to elected mayors
David Cameron's dream of elected mayors across the UK was dealt a blow today after several cities turned down the idea in referendums.
'No' votes leave Cameron's mayor plans in tatters
Manchester, Nottingham and Coventry have voted 'No' to having elected mayors in their respective cities.