Bedford Borough Council

The Local Authority (Referendums) (Petitions & Directions) (England) Regulations 2000 (as amended)

Publication of Verification Number 

The above regulations provide for a referendum to be held where at least 5% of the local government electors in a local authority's area petition the authority for a referendum on whether the authority should operate executive arrangements (arrangements involving its future leadership structure) which involve an elected Mayor. 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 2024 is:

6,836

This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2024 to 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 6,836, 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 2026 shall also be that lower number.

Laura Church
Electoral Registration Officer
Bedford Borough Council
Borough Hall
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP

Dated: 20 May 2024