Publication of verification number

We are 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 for the district.

Publication of Verification Number 2026

North Norfolk District Council
The Local Authority (Referendums)
(Petitions & Directions)
(England) Regulations 2000

In accordance with Regulation 4(1) of the above regulations, the number equal to 5% of our local government electors shown in the revised register of electors with effect on 15 February 2026 is:

4207

This figure will have effect for determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2027 will be published within 14 days of the 15 February 2027. If that number is less than 4207, 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 2027, shall also be that lower number.

Steve Blatch
Electoral Registration Officer
North Norfolk District Council
Holt Road
Cromer
NR27 9EN

Friday 06 February 2026