Mayoral Petition Notice

Last updated 16 February 2023

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

The Local Authority (Referendums) (Petitions and 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 2023 is:

11078

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 11078, 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.

Caroline Simpson
Electoral Registration Officer
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Electoral Registration Office
Town Hall
Stockport
SK1 3XE

Note: If you require this notice in an accessible format, email elections.office@stockport.gov.uk. We can also provide printed copies to post, if needed.

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We're required by law to publish how many signatures of registered voters are required on a petition on whether we should change to a different form of governance.

Electors can petition the council to hold a referendum. The petition must be signed by at least 5% of the registered electors.

This figure is known as the verification number. It is published each year in February and is applicable from 1 April to 31 March.