Publication of Verification Number

Pursuant to The Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions) (England) Regulations 2011

In accordance with 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 15 February 2025 is 12,515.

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 15 February 2026.

If this number is less than 12,515, 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.

Tony Clements
Proper Officer/Electoral Registration Officer
Ealing Council
Perceval House
14-16 Uxbridge Road
W5 2HL