Local Authority Referendum Regulations 2011
In accordance with Regulation 4(a) of the Local Authority Referendum Regulations 2011, 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 3 March 2025 is as follows:
- 7,738
This figure will have effect for the purposes of 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 this number is less than 7,738, 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.
Ian Floyd
Electoral Registration Officer
City of York Council
West Offices
Station Rise
York
YO1 6GA
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