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 15th February 2021 is:

4058

This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2022 will be published within 4 days of the 15th February 2022. If this number is less than 4058, 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 31st March 2022 shall also be that lower number.

15 February 2021