Governance referendums

Electors in the area can petition us to hold a referendum on whether a local authority should change to a different form of governance.

Verification number

These petitions must be signed by at least 5% (13,274) of local government electors for the area.

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:

13,274

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 13274, 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.

Rob Bridge
Electoral Registration Officer

North Northamptonshire Council
Sheerness House
41 Meadow Road
Kettering
Northants
NN16 8TL

Sending petitions

Petitions should be directed to:

North Northamptonshire Council
Sheerness House
41 Meadow Road
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 8TL

Last updated 16 October 2023