Registered electors in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, can petition us to hold a referendum on whether we should change to a different form of governance.
A petition like this needs to be signed by at least 5% of electors.
This figure is known as the verification number.
Publication of verification number
In accordance with Regulation 4(1) of the Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions) (England) Regulations 2011 the number that is equal to 5% of the number of local government electors shown in the register of electors.
The Verification Number in effect on 15 February 2025 is:
- 14943
This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
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