Verification Number

Ashford Borough Council

The Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions & Directions) (England) Regulations 2011

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 15 February 2026 is: 5,028

This figure will have effect for the purposes of 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 2026 will be published within 14 days of the 15 February 2027. If this number is less than 5,028, 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.

Tracey Kerly
Electoral Registration Officer
Ashford Borough Council
Civic Centre
Tannery Lane
Ashford
Kent
TN23 1PL