The Local Authorities (Referendums)(Petitions)(England) Regulations 2011
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:
8402
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 8402, 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.
Shelley Kipling
Electoral Registration Officer
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Spindles Shopping Centre
George Street
Oldham OL1 1HD
Monday, 02 February 2026