These regulations provide for the holding of a referendum on whether Westmorland and Furness Council should change to a different form of governance when at least 5% of the local government electors sign a petition.
Notice 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 having effect on 15 February 2024 is:
8,848
This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2024 to the 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 8,848, 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.
Chief Executive and Proper Officer, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9 4DQ.
Sam Plum
15 February 2024.