Verification number for petitions
The Council is required each year to publish a figure equivalent to 5% of the number of local government electors in the district as at 15 February.
Uttlesford District Council
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 15 February 2023 is:
3433
This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2024 will be published within 14 days of the 15 February 2024. If this number is less than 3433, 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 2024 shall also be that lower number.
Peter Holt
Electoral Registration Officer
Uttlesford District Council
Council Offices
London Road
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 4ER
Monday, 06 February 2023