Publication of Verification Number

The Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions) (England) Regulations 2011

Publication of Verification Number

In accordance with Regulation 4 (1) of the above regulations, the number that is equal to 5 per cent of the number of local government electors shown in the revised register of electors, having effect on 15 February 2024, is:

• 13,217

This number will be used for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented to Cheshire West and Chester Council from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

The number equal to 5 per cent of the local government electors for 2025 will be published within 14 days of 15 February 2025. If this number is less than 13,217, the number to be used for verification purposes in relation to any petition submitted for the period beginning on the of publication of the lower number until 31 March 2025 shall also be that lower number.

The principal office address for the delivery of any petition is set out below.

Delyth Curtis
Electoral Registration Officer
Cheshire West and Chester Council
The Portal
Wellington Road
Ellesmere Port
CH65 0BA