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% (13,658) 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 2026 is:
13,658
This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2027 will be published within 14 days of the 15 February 2027. If this number is less than 13658, 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 2027 shall also be that lower number.
Adele Wylie
Electoral Registration Officer
North Northamptonshire Council
Municipal Offices
Bowling Green Road
Kettering
Northants
NN15 7QX
Sending petitions
Petitions should be directed to:
North Northamptonshire Council
Municipal Offices
Bowling Green Road
Kettering
Northants
NN15 7QX
Last updated 03 February 2026