Publication of verification number

The Local Authority (Referendums) (Petitions & Directions) (England) Regulations 2000.

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: 12,545.

This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2026 will be published within 14 days of the 15th February 2026. If this number is less than 12,545, 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 2026 shall also be that lower number.

Alison Greenhill, Electoral Registration Officer, Leicester City Council, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ.

Tuesday, 25 February 2025.