Election verification number

The publication of the election verification number is required as part of The Local Authority (Referendums) (Petitions & Directions) (England) Regulations 2000.

The Local Authority (Referendums) (Petitions & 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 15th February 2024 is:

  • 5074

This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1st April 2023 to 31st 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 5057, 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 31st March 2025 shall also be that lower number.

 

John Sampson

Electoral Registration Officer

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

Redcar & Cleveland House

Kirkleatham Street

Redcar

TS10 1RT