Publication of Verification Number

The Local Authority (Referendums) (Petitions & Directions) (England) Regulations 2000

Petitions for Elected Mayoral Referendums

In accordance with Regulation 4(1) of the above regulations the number that is equal to 5% of the number of local government electors, as shown in the revised register of electors having effect on the 15th February 2024 is:

8324

This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2025 will be published within 14 days of the 15th February 2025.  If this number is less than 8324, the number to be used for verification purposes in relation to any petition presented to the authority in the period beginning on the date of publication of the lesser number until 31 March 2025 shall also be that lesser number.

Nicholas Brain - Proper Officer

Wednesday 19 February 2024