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 2026 is:

  • 5114

This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2027 will be published within 14 days of the 15th February 2027.  If this number is less than 5114, 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 2027 shall also be that lower number.

The number from 15 February 2025 which has affect until 1 April 2026 is 5138.

Brian Archer

Electoral Registration Officer

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

Redcar & Cleveland House

Kirkleatham Street

Redcar

TS10 1RT