Colchester City Council, The Local Authority (Referendums) (Petitions & Directions) (England) Regulations 2000
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 2026 is:
7029
This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.
The number equal to 5% of the local government electors for 2027 will be published within 14 days of the 15th February 2027. If this number is less than 7029, 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 2027 shall also be that lower number.
Pam Donnelly
Electoral Registration Officer
Colchester City Council
Rowan House
33 Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3WG
Monday, 16 February 2026