Different form of governance petitions

Hastings Borough Council
The Local Authorities (Referendums)(Petitions)(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 15th February 2026 is:

3283

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 3283, 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 2026 shall also be that lower number.

Natasha Tewkesbury
Deputy Electoral Registration Officer
Hastings Borough Council
Muriel Matters House
Breeds Place
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3UY
Friday, 13 February 2026