Publication of Verification Number

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 15 February 2026 is:

10671

This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2027 will be published within 14 days of the 15 February 2027.  If this number is less than 10671, 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 2027 shall also be that lower number.

 

Claire Hamilton

Electoral Registration Officer

London Borough of Redbridge

Town Hall

High Road

Ilford

Essex

IG1 1DD

Monday 9 February 2026