Thanet District 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 15 February 2026 is:
5175
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 2027 will be published within 14 days of the 15 February 2027. If this number is less than 5175, 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.
Colin Carmichael
Electoral Registration Officer
Thanet District Council
Council Offices
Cecil Street
Margate
Kent
CT9 1XZ
Tuesday 17 February 2026