The Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions)(England) Regulations 2011
Publication of Verification Number
In accordance with Regulation 4(1) of the above regulations the number that is equal to 5% of the number of local government electors shown in the revised register of electors having effect on the 15th February 2025 is:
5850
This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2026 will be published within 14 days of the 15 February 2026. If this number is less than 5850, the number to be used for verification purposes in relation to any petition submitted for the period beginning on the date of publication of the lower number until 31 March 2026 shall also be that lower number.
Dan Gascoyne
Electoral Registration Officer
Braintree District Council
Causeway House
Bocking End
Braintree
Essex
CM7 9HB
