Publication of verification number

We are required by law to publish how many signatures of registered voters are required on a petition on whether we should change to a different form of governance.

Electors can petition the council to hold a referendum. The petition must be signed by at least 5% of the registered electors for the district.

Publication of Verification Number 2025

North Norfolk District Council
The Local Authority (Referendums)
(Petitions & Directions)
(England) Regulations 2000

In accordance with Regulation 4(1) of the above regulations, the number equal to 5% of our local government electors shown in the revised register of electors with effect on 15 February 2025 is:

4240

This figure will have effect for 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 the 15 February 2026. If that number is less than 4240, 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.

Steve Blatch
Electoral Registration Officer
North Norfolk District Council
Holt Road
Cromer
NR27 9EN

Monday 3 February 2025