These regulations provide for the holding of a referendum on whether Westmorland and Furness Council should change to a different form of governance when at least 5% of the local government electors sign a petition.
Notice 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 having effect on 15 February 2026 is: 8,829.
This figure will have effect for the purposes of determining the validity of Petitions presented from 1 April 2026 to the 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 8,829, 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 2028 shall also be that lower number.
Chief Executive and Proper Officer, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9 4DQ.
Miranda Cannon
09 February 2026.