Publication of verification number

The Local Government Act 2000 provides that electors in the council's area can petition the council to hold a referendum on whether a local authority should change to a different form of governance. A petition must be signed by at least 5% of the local government electors in the city.

The Local Authorities (Referendums)(Petitions and Directions)(England) Regulations 2000

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 2025 is:

7044

This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of petitions presented from 01 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 7044, 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.

Pam Donnelly
Electoral Registration Officer

Colchester City Council
Rowan House
33 Sheepen Road
Colchester
C03 3WG

Dated: Friday, 17 May 2024