Elections in May 2026
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Referendum number
Notice of the verification number for Elmbridge.
The following details our notice of the verification number for Elmbridge from 15 February 2026.
Notice of Verification Number
Local Government Act 2000
The Local Authorities (Referendums) (Petitions) (England) Regulations 2011
The Local Government Act 2000 provides that electors in the council's area can petition the council to hold a referendum on whether a local authority should change to a different form of governance. A petition must be signed by at least 5% of the local government electors for the borough.
In accordance with 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:
5,163
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 15 February 2027. If this number is less than 5,163, 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 lesser number until 31 March 2027 shall also be that lesser number.
Adam Chalmers
Proper Officer
Civic Centre
High Street
Esher, Surrey
KT10 9SD
Dated: 15 February 2026