Verification Number

Ashford Borough Council

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

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 2024 is: 4966

This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2025 will be published within 14 days of the 15 February 2025. If this number is less than 4966, 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 2025 shall also be that lower number.

Tracey Kerly
Electoral Registration Officer
Ashford Borough Council
Civic Centre
Tannery Lane
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1PL